‘Private Monaco’ by James Patterson & Adam Hamdy.

Published by Century,
25 April 2024.
ISBN: 978-1-529-91280-7 (HB)

Following on from the investigation of the murder of Father Ignacio Brambilla and battling with the forces of evil on the streets of the Eternal City, and an arm of a secret society known as Propaganda Tre, Jack Morgan has at last been able to enjoy a vacation with his partner Justine at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo.

But their pleasure is quickly curtailed when strolling along a tree-lined avenue, there is sequel of tires and three men in ski masks jump out of a white van brandishing pistol’s. Despite a spirited run Jack and Justine are outnumbered, as more join the chase on motorbikes, and the last thing Jack remembers is seeing the masked men dragging Justine to their van.

Jack is the head of the largest and most successful investigations agency in the world. His plan is to set up an office in Monaco. But the kidnappers have different plans for him.  In order to see Justine again he must kill someone i.e. take a life for hers.

Enter Mo-Bot, a formidable white-hat hacker and Seymour Kloppenberg, nicknamed Sci. Terrific characters and good friends of Jacks, if anyone can locate Justine it is Mo-Bot. Amazingly they set up in a penthouse apartment in Monaco. No easy matter to find accommodation as it is Grand Prix week. I know this as back in the 1970’s I used to go down to Monaco for the Grand Prix every year.

As the story unfolds it becomes clear that the organisation they have previously tussled with are still active.  But who are they? 

As in most crime fiction stories there are people who are not what they appear to be. And there is betrayal. The action is fast, fierce, and breath-taking. With unexpected, surprising twists this is a roller-coaster of a ride. One of those unputdownable books. I heartily and highly recommend that you don’t miss this one.
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Reviewer: Lizzie Sirett

Adam Hamdy is an author, screenwriter and filmmaker. In addition to his own original work, Adam has adapted a number of comic books and novels for the screen, including the forthcoming film version of David Mitchell’s novel, Number9Dream. Adam has a law degree from Oxford University and a philosophy degree from the University of London.  He is a seasoned rock climber, skier and CPSA marksman. Adam lives in Shropshire with his wife and three children. 

http://www.adamhamdy.com/

James Patterson was born 194, He is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 385 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.  James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

www.jamespatterson.com