Private Moscow – James Patterson, Adam Hamdy

In Private Moscow , a gripping addition to the Private series, James Patterson and Adam Hamdy weave a tale of danger, betrayal, and global conspiracy. The story opens with the shocking death of Karl Parker, a former Marine and telecoms mogul, during a botched kidnapping. His wife, Victoria, turns to old friend Jack Morgan, head of the elite Private Investigations agency, to uncover the truth behind his murder. Meanwhile, in Moscow, a seemingly ordinary office worker, Yana Petrov, is brutally killed in what appears to be a gangland hit. Dinara Orlov, director of Private Moscow, is drawn into the case under mysterious circumstances.
As Jack and Dinara dig deeper, they confront a labyrinth of lies, corrupt power players, and a conspiracy that stretches across continents. The narrative shifts between Los Angeles and Moscow, building tension as both investigators race against time to connect the dots. Their discoveries reveal a plot that threatens to destabilize global politics, blending personal vendettas with high-stakes espionage.
Patterson and Hamdy masterfully balance action with character development, giving readers a front-row seat to the psychological toll of the case. Jack Morgan’s relentless pursuit of justice is mirrored by Dinara’s struggle to navigate Moscow’s underworld, where trust is a luxury neither can afford. The authors keep the pace relentless, with short chapters and cliffhangers that make the book nearly impossible to put down.
Themes of loyalty, power, and the illusion of control are explored as the protagonists confront moral gray areas. The story doesn’t shy away from showcasing the human cost of geopolitical games, adding depth to the adrenaline-fueled plot. Fans of the series will appreciate callbacks to earlier books, while new readers will find this a thrilling standalone entry.