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Private Games

By: James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
Narrated by: Paul Panting
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Publisher's summary

On your mark...

Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them have been transferred to London to protect more than 10,000 competitors, who represent more than 200 countries.

Get set...

The opening ceremony is hours away when Private investigator and single father of twins, Peter Knight, is called to the scene of a ruthless murder: a high-ranking member of the games' organizing committee has been killed. It's clear to Peter that this wasn't a crime of passion, but one of precise calculation and execution.

Die!

Newspaper reporter Karen Pope receives a letter from a person who calls himself Cronus, claiming responsibility. He promises to restore the Olympics to their ancient glory and to destroy all those who have corrupted the games with lies, corruption, and greed. Immediately, Karen hires Private to examine the letter, and she and Peter uncover a criminal genius who won't stop until he's completely destroyed the modern games.

"America's #1 storyteller" (Forbes) delivers an exhilarating, action-packed thriller that brings the splendor and emotion of the Olympics to a wildly powerful climax.

©2012 James Patterson (P)2012 Random House Audiobooks

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Great Story

This was a great story with a very current topic. Many twist and turns that keep you ready for more. You will enjoy it.

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Less thrilling than previous titles

Not as good as previous titles in the series? But still a decent read. Worth a listen.

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Good story, not the narrator's biggest fan

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, good story overall

What did you like best about this story?

Keeps the Private saga going, different characters but Jack's still there

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most characters are great, his American accent is annoying at best

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Fun listen

While not quite the same type of story or writing as the first three Private books, I did enjoy it.

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Different narrator needed.

Excellent story. Worst American accent I have ever heard. Sounds like he is mocking Jack Morgan.

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Very odd switch up on the series.

I actually struggled with this book. It wasn't bad, but wasn't "the series". Why throw in this odd overseas agency? Just make it it's own thing. I hope the others aren't like this. I didn't care for it.

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Good book

Where does Private Games rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Good book, but I liked the first one best.

Have you listened to any of Paul Panting’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Good narrator, no complaints here.

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One of over 100 Patterson books I have enjoyed.

Excellent book, very hard to put down.. I very highly recommend it for your reading..

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Jack

Love the story line.
Jack’s character was not as strong as in the first two books. I wish you had the same narrator for Jack’s voice. Two narrators would have been better for this story.

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Hang On !!!

A thriller right to the very end!! I'm sure I'll read it again!!! Great read!

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