donnakaye64's review
5.0
A good story with a fast pace. The surprises just keep coming. I would recommend this book to any mystery fan.
ragul1099's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
khardesty1188's review against another edition
4.0
I love the Private books. This one started out a little slow, but eventually it had me hooked, and I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one!
bookworm84's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was a solid book with a great plot and the characters that I have enjoyed in previous books. Where Patterson has been failing in his Alex Cross series, he makes up in his other books (perhaps it's because he actually has to write the Alex Cross series as he doesn't have second author.)
The only thing I found is this book seemed a little too unrealistic in parts but overall, it was a great read and I couldn't put it down.
The only thing I found is this book seemed a little too unrealistic in parts but overall, it was a great read and I couldn't put it down.
12140holmes's review against another edition
2.0
Fairly good attempt at what could have been a good book. Characters were shallow. Instead of two mediocre stories I would rather have one that was well thought out with better character development.
tboofy's review against another edition
4.0
This book gets a little "CSI: Special Victims Unit" near the end, but it was interesting with lots of twists and turns. The couple is VERY reminiscent of Brad and Angelina--two gorgeous actors and philanthropists with adopted kids.
katejones's review against another edition
3.0
Accidentally listened to the end ( thought I hit play on the London one) and heard the whole whodunnit revealed. Won't read/listen to the rest.
doctormon's review against another edition
4.0
Good holiday weekend read. I haven't been too attached to the Private series, but I really enjoyed this one.
b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition
3.0
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On one hand, we have Thom and Jennifer Harlow who have disappeared without a trace. With them being a Hollywood power couple, their disappearance has brought on frenzy in the media. When Jack Morgan starts to investigate the case, he faces hurdles after hurdles. But of course, he toils through and goes on to unearth facts that changes the whole image that the power couple maintained. On the other hand we have an individual who is on a killing spree and is leaving dead bodies in his wake. He seems to be killing at random and with no rhyme or reason.
I love the Private series for what it brings to the table. This series always brings in a lot of glamour with it. Also, somehow Jack and his colleagues stand out apart from the rest of James Patterson protagonists. They have their own way of approaching a situation and the characters, especially Jack Morgan, aren’t as flawed as the rest of them. This plot brings in a lot of glamour, drama and action into the mix. The fast pace and the twists keeps the reader on their toes. It delivers exactly what a novel with James Patterson’s name on the cover usually promises. I have to admit though that I found that the narration faltered a bit with the dialogue delivery and apparent coincidences. However, that takes away very little from the experience of reading this book.
This isn’t the best of the Private Series, but it does deliver on a lot of elements and thus is an interesting read.
On one hand, we have Thom and Jennifer Harlow who have disappeared without a trace. With them being a Hollywood power couple, their disappearance has brought on frenzy in the media. When Jack Morgan starts to investigate the case, he faces hurdles after hurdles. But of course, he toils through and goes on to unearth facts that changes the whole image that the power couple maintained. On the other hand we have an individual who is on a killing spree and is leaving dead bodies in his wake. He seems to be killing at random and with no rhyme or reason.
I love the Private series for what it brings to the table. This series always brings in a lot of glamour with it. Also, somehow Jack and his colleagues stand out apart from the rest of James Patterson protagonists. They have their own way of approaching a situation and the characters, especially Jack Morgan, aren’t as flawed as the rest of them. This plot brings in a lot of glamour, drama and action into the mix. The fast pace and the twists keeps the reader on their toes. It delivers exactly what a novel with James Patterson’s name on the cover usually promises. I have to admit though that I found that the narration faltered a bit with the dialogue delivery and apparent coincidences. However, that takes away very little from the experience of reading this book.
This isn’t the best of the Private Series, but it does deliver on a lot of elements and thus is an interesting read.