Private Down Under - (Private Novel) by James Patterson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In this thrilling novel from the world's #1 bestselling author, exclusive detective agency Private opens a new office in Australia-and before there's time to settle in they find themselves in the middle of a deadly murder case.

With the best detectives in the business, cutting edge technology and offices around the globe, there is no investigation company quite like Private. Now, at a glittering launch party overlooking the iconic Opera House, Private Sydney throws open its doors.

Craig Gisto and his newly formed team have barely raised their glasses, however, when a young Asian man, blood-soaked and bullet-ridden, staggers into the party, and what looks like a botched kidnapping turns out to be a whole lot more.

Within days the agency's caseload is full. But it is a horrific murder in the wealthy Eastern Suburbs and the desperate search for a motive that stretches the team to the limit. Stacy Friel, friend of the Deputy Commissioner of NSW Police, isn't the killer's first victim-and as the bodies mount up she's clearly not the last ...

Review Quotes

"[A] classy thriller...clips along with twists and turns that come at you from all angles...The talented writing team has scorched the road of suspense and set it on fire."--NightsandWeekends.com on Private: #1 Suspect

"A thrill-a-minute, plot-driven story full of twists and turns...an addictive read from first page to last."--BookReporter.com on Private Games

"Jack Morgan is a great protagonist...Bring on even more Private."--TheMysteryReader.com on Private

Praise for the Private series!

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.