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  • Published: 3 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9781473575783
  • Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
  • Format: Audio Download

Private Moscow

(Private 15)




Jack Morgan is battling to uncover a conspiracy that leads him all the way to Russia in the heart-stopping new thriller in the bestselling Private series

Brought to you by Penguin.

An invitation from an old friend draws Jack Morgan into a deadly conspiracy . . .

On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine comrade whose company is being launched onto the market, eagerly awaiting the opening bell.

But before the bell rings, a bullet rips through the air and finds its mark.

In the aftermath of the murder, the victim's wife hires Jack to find the killer. As the head of Private, Jack has at his disposal the world's largest investigation agency. What he discovers shakes him to his core.

Jack identifies another murder in Moscow that appears to be linked. So he heads to Russia, and begins to uncover a conspiracy that could have global consequences.

With powerful forces plotting against him, will Jack Morgan make it out alive?


'An unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad

'Great action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of Magpie Murders
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour

Readers love Private Moscow:

'Action from the first page to the last . . . As always a page-turner' *****
'An exciting thriller by an amazing author' *****
'Certainly did not disappoint . . . Highly recommend' *****
'Non-stop action . . . I found it hard to put down' ****

© James Patterson 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

  • Published: 3 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9781473575783
  • Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
  • Format: Audio Download

About the authors

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.

James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers, including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Confessions, and Maximum Ride series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

Adam Hamdy

ADAM HAMDY is a British author and screenwriter who works with studios and production companies on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of the Pendulum trilogy, an epic series of conspiracy thriller novels. Pendulum was a finalist for the Glass Bell Award for contemporary fiction, was selected for BBC Radio 2 Book Club and chosen as book of the month by Goldsboro Books.

Praise for Private Moscow

Patterson and Hamdy team up for an unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld.

James Swallow, bestselling author of NOMAD

Great action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns.

Anthony Horowitz

Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!

Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR

The first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait . . . As always in a Patterson novel there's lots of action and plot turns as Jack tries to discover the secrets that unite the murder victims as he gets tangled up in the murky world of espionage

Keighley News

There's enough action, adventure and excitement to fill two chunky blockbusters in Private Moscow which makes for an exhilarating and totally satisfying read. Last year I would have described it as a perfect holiday novel, now I'm saying it's an ideal companion for shaking off the new semi-isolation blues. Unlike a lot of high-octane thrillers, which can be overblown and under-serious, Private Moscow has a finger on the pulse of world affairs, a grounded seriousness that gives it gravitas and makes it an altogether more intriguing read.

NB Magazine