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Private: #1 Suspect

By: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Narrated by: Scott Shepherd
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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

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PRIVATE should be PUBLIC!

PRIVATE by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is a wonderful, engaging book. Scott Shepherd is a top-notch narrator!

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Great Listen

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

Exciting, Edge of your Seat

Who was your favorite character and why?

What about Scott Shepherd’s performance did you like?

great characters and inflection

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

YES !!!!!!

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Best series since the Womens Murder Club.

I love the series. I cannot wait until the next one. It has outstanding story lines and unique characters. Never a dull moment. Must read!

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Not nearly as good as the first book in the series.

The storyline was ok, but I didn't like the performance at all! His voice was weak and shaky at times. I didn't care for the different character voices either. I don't know if I'm going to purchase another book.

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

Characters are always a plus and this set is are a great fit

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Lost plot, which was the main plot or theme...

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

Keeps interested, and looking around the corners.

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

No place to run, no place to hide, Private #1 Suspect

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Private is back

Outstanding book..........can't wait for the next one. Maybe they will visit one of thier overseas
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private book 2

very good second book!! keeps you coming back! I'm getting book 3 now :) the narrator is great, and James Patterson doesn't disappoint, characters are interesting, and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to hear what was gonna happen. I am looking forward to book 3

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First Patterson & Not Disappointed...Much

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

Enjoyed the ride

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

None, didn't normally listen to Patterson or the like.

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

No. His performance was spot on. He brought the story alive for me.

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

I wanted to but I finished over 2 days

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The music came at weird times & wasn't necessary - it added nothing to the story. I found myself rolling my eyes quite a few times because of how arrogant the main character is. Got kinda tired of listening to how great, good looking & rich he is. It got old fast.

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Come on

The evil twin is too much . Too predictable. Either kill him off or send him to the chair but spare us another get away with it evil twin.Reader was not at all good, felt last key he did not like the story either.

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Great listen for a long drive !!

What made the experience of listening to Private: #1 Suspect the most enjoyable?

I purchased this book to assist in a 24 hour drive to Colorado, It kept me awake!!

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