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Private Games (Private #3)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Suspense

by James Patterson, Mark T. Sullivan

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3.83 (14.4K ratings)
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description 409 pages

Private Games by James Patterson, Mark T. Sullivan holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 14.4K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 409 pages.

About Private Games

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 over 10,000 competitors who represent more than 200 countries.The opening ceremony is still hours away when Private investigator and single father of twins, Nigel Steele, is called to the scene of a ruthless murder. A high-ranking member of the games' organizing committee and his mistress have been killed. It's clear that it wasn't a crime of passion, but one of precise calculation and execution.Newspaper reporter Karen Pope receives a letter from a person who calls himself Cronus, claiming responsibility for the murders. He also proclaims that he will restore the Olympics to their ancient glory and will destroy all who have corrupted the games with lies, cheating, and greed. Karen immediately hires Private to examine the letter, and she and Nigel uncover a criminal genius who won't stop until he's ended the games for good. "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.

Detail Value
Author James Patterson, Mark T. Sullivan
Published 2012
Pages 409
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense
Average Rating 3.83 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,358

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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14.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.83, Private Games is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.83
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Private Games?

Private Games is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Private Games worth reading?

Based on 14.4K reader ratings, Private Games has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Private Games?

Private Games has 409 pages.

Who wrote Private Games?

Private Games was written by James Patterson, Mark T. Sullivan. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for Private Games?

The ISBN-13 for Private Games is 9781846059740.0.

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