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Private Games

By: James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
Narrated by: Paul Panting
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July 2012: The Games have arrived in London. Preparations have gone flawlessly and the stage is set for one of the greatest ever showcases of sporting excellence. But one man has a devastating plan. Having waited years for this chance, he is now ready for vengeance.

When Sir Denton Marshall, a key member of the London Olympic organising committee, is found decapitated in his garden, Peter Knight, head of Private London, is called to the scene. Private are working with the organising committee on the security for the Games, so Denton Marshall was a valuable client. But there is a more personal link: Marshall was also the fiancé of Knight's mother.

Having only recently lost close friends and colleagues at Private London in a fatal plane crash, this is another torturous blow for Knight and threatens to push him over the edge. But it soon becomes clear that Denton Marshall's murder is no isolated incident, and that the killer's number one target is the Games itself.

As the most talented athletes in the world gather in London, Knight knows he must find Sir Denton's killer. Thousands of lives are at stake....

©2012 James Patterson (P)2012 Random House Audiobooks Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Game England Fiction Crime

Critic Reviews

"A killer is targeting the London Olympics in Private Games, the latest thriller from the Patterson production line of reliable page-turners. Not waterproof." ( Live, Mail on Sunday – 7 Swimming Pool Must-Haves)
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I recommend it highly. Unusual premise using the Olympics theme.

Thoroughly enjoyable, great theme

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action from the start..were some place when it dragged but it got alot better a really good story .

excellent

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ridiculous, obviously expecting pretty random and far-fetched content, but it was just embarrassingly bad in the end.

tried wayyyy too hard

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This is completely different from the first books in the series. And not in a good way.

Implausible and irritating

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While this story may not appeal to all, I have a personal affection for the story having worked at the games. It beautiful reminds me of the environment and activities going on. Love fantasising there was a violent underbelly.
Narrator was excellent and story is easy to follow.

For fans of the London Olympics

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