Private: #1 Suspect

By: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Narrated by: Scott Shepherd

Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

Unsolvable cases

Since former Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world's most effective investigation firm--sought out by the famous and the powerful to discreetly handle their most intimate problems. Private's investigators are the smartest, the fastest, and the most technologically advanced in the world--and they always uncover the truth.

Impossible murders

When his former lover is found murdered in Jack Morgan's bed, he is instantly the number one suspect. While Jack is under police investigation, the mob strong-arms him into recovering $30 million in stolen pharmaceuticals for them. And the beautiful manager of a luxury hotel chain persuades him to quietly investigate a string of murders at her properties.

The #1 suspect is Jack Morgan

While Jack is fighting for his life, one of his most trusted colleagues threatens to leave Private, and Jack realizes he is confronting the cleverest and most powerful enemies ever. With more action, more intrigue, and more twists than ever before, Private: #1 Suspect is James Patterson at his unstoppable best.

©2012 James Patterson (P)2011 Hachette

Typical Patterson...

Would you listen to Private: #1 Suspect again? Why?

yes, there are many subplots to keep your attention

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

the plot was very good... not the best ever but good because you didn't know exactly how Jack would win...

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Any book worth it's salt is worth listening to in one sitting and this is no exception

another awesome book

love the storyline and the characters . Can't wait to start the next book. Love this series

Narrator horrible Good story

I love everything James Patterson writes. I've really enjoyed the Private series, but the narrator almost ruined it for me. He sounded drunk when reading Jacks character.

Worth the time

What did you love best about Private: #1 Suspect?

The story moved along and kept you engaged.

What other book might you compare Private: #1 Suspect to and why?

I think it falls along the same line as many of Patterson's work includeing, the Alex Cross series.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

While the read was strong I read the read the 1st and 2nd book back to back and having different readers took some getting use to.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

When being the best may not be enough.

4 mysteries to solve in one novel!

It's hard not to listen to this book in one setting, but if you must listen to this in parts, don't do it before bedtime! Your mind will stay way too active trying to solve the mysteries, figuring out the plot twists and turns.

Good Mystery

Where does Private: #1 Suspect rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a fast moving novel and fun to listen to

What did you like best about this story?

The characterization was well done.

What does Scott Shepherd bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I wouldn't know

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

We listened to it in two sittings and it followed through well

This is why I read James Patterson Books

If you could sum up Private: #1 Suspect in three words, what would they be?

Extreme Thrill Ride

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack Morgan is the perfect protaganist because he is not perfect, he makes mistakes in his personal life but he is the best in the world at what he does.

What does Scott Shepherd bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Scott Shepherd is a great narrattor . Sometimes I forgot that only one person was reading.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Finding out about Colleen.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Patterson, I would love to read A Private/Mike Bennett mashup novel. Could we get one of those?

Spell Bound!

If you could sum up Private: #1 Suspect in three words, what would they be?

Fascinating
Unconventional
Thriller

What did you like best about this story?

Ex-Marine successes as becoming number one investigator, out wits everyone...

What does Scott Shepherd bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The philosophy of the crime... He looks every driction and puts it together.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Get ready to set on the edge of your seat...

Consistent characters in the presentation

Second in the series and the primary characters recur. Multiple storylines that interweave but like the first book, there is a lot of running around before a rapid and not completely satisfying denouement. Again, a bit too whiny for my taste but a good story. Will consider another book in the series probably. This reader was not as compelling as the reader of the first book.

PRIVATE

Very very good! James Patterson and Maxine are a great duo. Looking forward to the next one! Great work guys.