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Private Vegas (Private, 4) Hardcover – January 26, 2015

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Private investigator Jack Morgan is on the hunt for a murderer in Las Vegas-and the murder ring he uncovers is unlike anything he's ever seen.




Las Vegas is a city of contradictions: seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people of all kinds-especially those with a secret to hide, or a life to leave behind. It's the perfect location for Lester Olsen's lucrative business. He gets to treat gorgeous, young women to five-star restaurants, splashy shows, and limo rides-and then he teaches them how to kill.




Private Jack Morgan spends most of his time in Los Angeles, where his top investigation firm has its headquarters. But a hunt for two criminals leads him to the city of sin-and to a murder ring that is more seductively threatening than anything he's witnessed before. Chilling and marvelous,
Private Vegas brings James Patterson's Private series to a sensational new level.
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Private Berlin will make you a fan of this wide-ranging and marvelously conceived series, if you are not one already."--Bookreporter.com

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James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 031621115X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company; Large Print edition (January 26, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780316211154
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316211154
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.94 x 9.25 inches
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton. He has told the story of his own life in ‘James Patterson by James Patterson’ and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They describe it as a fast-paced, page-turning read that keeps them hooked until the end. Readers appreciate the engaging narrative and the Private series. Many praise the author's writing style and consider it typical of his work. However, opinions differ on the suspenseful aspect, with some finding it intriguing and interesting, while others mention it weaves around a bit and has too many plot lines.

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786 customers mention "Readability"640 positive146 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the compelling stories with twists and turns that keep them hooked. The fast-paced plot keeps readers hooked and satisfied. Readers also mention that the author makes no literary pretenses and never tries to impress with long-winded writing.

"...It entertained me and I found it to be a good read...." Read more

"...—a fellow Marine who saved his life in Afghanistan--makes for tense reading and may be the most intriguing part of the book. Private Vegas is..." Read more

"Good book worth reading. But not as good to me as the other Private books...." Read more

"...I love a good mystery and this book is good. Couldn't wait to read the next Private book. Recommend this book to anyone who love mysteries...." Read more

178 customers mention "Pacing"139 positive39 negative

Customers enjoy the fast pacing of the book. They find it engaging with short chapters that keep them reading for hours. The characters are realistic and well-developed, weaving the storyline seamlessly. Readers describe the book as charming, compelling, and exciting.

"...Not I, because Patterson weaves them around so artistically that you never get confused, and then they eventually merge...." Read more

"It was a fast paced book, which I enjoy, although the ending was a bit soft. Everything was tied up, but it just seemed a bit light/soft...." Read more

"...I always like how James Patterson writes his books. They are fast paced, hard to put down. I like how he writes in small chapters...." Read more

"I love the "Private" series, but this one seemed to drag out a little bit...." Read more

99 customers mention "Private series"92 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the Private series. They find it interesting and engaging, with a fast-paced story and the Private Investigations plot device. The book is described as a typical Patterson novel.

"...the cerebral Private Down Under and Private India, Private Vegas is sensational on every level...." Read more

"Another good Private book. My only complaint was that it ended too soon...." Read more

"Maxine Paetro helps Patterson write a more balanced, calmed down Private book. The characters are better fleshed out...." Read more

"Yes, it's another great Private story!..." Read more

29 customers mention "Page turner"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an engaging read with short chapters that keep them hooked. Readers appreciate the exceptional stories and how the book lives up to previous novels.

"...All said and done, mostly met my expectations for airplane reading." Read more

"...I found Straddling the 'Hound a charming and compelling read." Read more

"I always enjoy reading James Patterson. Love the private books. He always keeps you wanting more. And this book was no exception...." Read more

"Another Private book is always a good thing. This one lives up to the past novels. I am glad not everything that happened in Vegas, stayed in Vegas." Read more

28 customers mention "Love for james patterson"25 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book by James Patterson. They say it's typical of his writing style and that he never disappoints. Readers appreciate the consistent plot and how Patterson presents the novel.

"...Patterson and Paetro are excellent and give the reader much more than the money's worth. Amazing! Sensational! Gripping! You need to read it." Read more

"Have read all the books in the Private series, love James Patterson, enjoyed the storyline. Can't wait for the next one." Read more

"Consistent Patterson. Plot was ok" Read more

"As always, loaded with detail and suspense. Love James Patterson and his works!!!..." Read more

425 customers mention "Suspenseful"277 positive148 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's suspense. Some find the narrative fascinating and full of twists and turns, while others say the story weaves around a bit and has too many plot lines to follow. The ending is considered disappointing by some readers.

"...In this book he was front and center so we were back to thrilling story lines. However, why call it Las Vegas?..." Read more

"...in Afghanistan--makes for tense reading and may be the most intriguing part of the book. Private Vegas is definitely more exciting than the..." Read more

"...The story doesn't have as many twist but a big one at the end that I think you'll agree with...." Read more

"...character that is very easy to become attached to and is deep and interesting...." Read more

100 customers mention "Interest"64 positive36 negative

Customers have differing views on the book's interest. Some find it an engaging read that keeps them hooked and ready for more action. Others feel it lacks the excitement of other books in the Private collection, with shallow characters and mediocre storylines.

"...This book was so intense with all that was going on!!..." Read more

"...But, none of which were suspenseful. I was bored throughout the book and finished it only because I thought it might redeem itself...." Read more

"...from previous books so as to know more about the characters and not feel lost. I am a fan of James Patterson, and enjoyed this book...." Read more

"...The book comes alive for me. By my count, there were five sub-plots, which I find distracting...." Read more

90 customers mention "Character development"59 positive31 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development. Some like the colorful characters and twisted plots. Others find the Jack Morgan character insignificant and difficult to keep straight. The book has too many characters and subplots, making it hard to keep track of them.

"...The book has intriguing backstories and rich character development. And, did I forget to mention?..." Read more

"...To start And quickly read th. this one lacked some of the interesting characters, and was a little hard to follows...." Read more

"...The characters are well drawn and portray portions of the plot which adds to the interest...." Read more

"...You will enjoy the multiple mysteries and the interplay of the characters. This is a great series" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015
    I really didn't care for Private India or Australia as I think Jack makes the books interesting and he was missing in those stories. In this book he was front and center so we were back to thrilling story lines.

    However, why call it Las Vegas? The main stories were in LA. Yes there was maybe one or two Vegas chapters but to me not enough to title a book. But what do I know, and what do I care about the title. I only care if I enjoyed the book, which I did. It entertained me and I found it to be a good read.

    I am not sure the ending was believable but maybe it is a lead in to the next Private book. What do I know except Del Rio needs to learn to control his temper, Jack and Justine need to work it all out and somehow Patterson needs to kill off Tommy so Jack can lead a life without stressing over his no good brother.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
    PRIVATE VEGAS by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is the sixth (I believe) in the Private series. The big mystery is why it is titled Private Vegas when the major part of the story takes place in Los Angeles. Our protagonist, Jack Morgan, is a handsome and tough former Marine helicopter pilot shot down in Afghanistan. He is also a woman magnet who cherishes his sleek Lamborghini. Morgan owns and operates a high-end worldwide investigative firm. Jack is a nice guy unless you are on the wrong side of the law. He also has a twin brother, Tommy, who is angry with him because Jack inherited their criminal father’s business as well as several millions after the father was murdered in prison. Tommy stalks Jack who fears he will someday try to kill him. Private Vegas is an easy and enjoyable book to read with short and inviting chapters, however, it bounces from one story line to another with seemingly little connective narration.
    The story starts with Jack and his investigators in hot pursuit of two scumbags who assault and rape unsuspecting Rodeo Drive high-maintenance female shoppers and leave a destructive path through several upscale Hollywood hotels. Because these monsters have diplomatic immunity law enforcement can’t touch them. In another scene Jack’s people discover an over zealous group of wealthy, spoiled teenagers strung out on drugs who despise the world of adulthood because they believe their parents and wealthy friends have destroyed the world’s delicate environmental balance. They soon come to a destructive end. The court scenes in the trial of one of Jack Morgan’s closest friends and top investigators—a fellow Marine who saved his life in Afghanistan--makes for tense reading and may be the most intriguing part of the book.
    Private Vegas is definitely more exciting than the two previous Private works, Down Under and India, but still doesn’t reach the level of Patterson’s best. With all of its short comings, I did enjoy Jack Morgan’s adventures and the book in general. But I am hard-pressed to give it more than a weak 4 stars.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
    I love Patterson and have read literally dozens of his books. The Alex Cross series was a highlight.

    Found this book was not up to the writing style and high standard I expect from these books. For some time it seems to me that many of the series that Patterson does start out extremely strong but then fade out as more books come out. Maybe I am nuts or way off base but it almost seems to me that Patterson almost always creates an amazing character that is very easy to become attached to and is deep and interesting. But then future books in the series use that great character but don't continue to develop it, having the character grow and change over time. I don't know if that is because the initial creation is just him and the ongoing series is a partnership with another author and that development is hard to maintain if it is a team writing him/her? Regardless this was a good book but not one of the best.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2015
    There are at least three plots running separately at first, but who's counting? Not I, because Patterson weaves them around so artistically that you never get confused, and then they eventually merge. The book has intriguing backstories and rich character development. And, did I forget to mention? It has all the action you'd ever want, along with provocations such as two scumbags getting away with murder, literally, while shielded by their diplomatic immunity. To be trite, I really did find this one hard to put down.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015
    Good book worth reading. But not as good to me as the other Private books. I didn't think the stories were as good as they are normally with a James Patterson book. I'll tell a little but don't want to spoil the book for you. The story doesn't have as many twist but a big one at the end that I think you'll agree with. The book tells a lot of stuff you already know basically telling stuff aost word for word from Jacks past and more of him having to deal with his twin brother Tommy once again. I Was really looking foreward to this book, not as good as the others but still with reading. I'm die hard James Patterson so I'm still looking foreward to the next private and Future Michael Bennett as well as others I've already preordered. If you really like this kind of writing you should really check out " The target" by Catherine Coulter. Just finished it and I must say five stars on it. First book I read of hers but definitely not last.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
    I love James Patterson's books and have read many of them. This book did not disappoint me. I read it in 2 days. The chapters flow into the next chapter and it's hard to put down. You just keep reading until you're done. I love a good mystery and this book is good. Couldn't wait to read the next Private book. Recommend this book to anyone who love mysteries. The only thing I wondered is why it was called Private Vegas because most of the book took place elsewhere.
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  • Tricia Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2024
    Couldn’t put it down
  • KAC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2018
    Great book for a quick read. Excellent to read on an airplane.
  • Aparoop
    5.0 out of 5 stars James Patterson writes good He is a good story teller and can tie ...
    Reviewed in India on November 25, 2016
    James Patterson writes good
    He is a good story teller and can tie plots
    The characters are real and Patterson is able to keep them real , they fail , they try and sometimes they just get lucky
    He is unique
  • David Harding
    5.0 out of 5 stars private vegas
    Reviewed in France on July 11, 2015
    good reading as always good service from betterworld books but I do not have the time to write a story of how good betterworld books are
    Kind regards David Harding
  • Athena75
    5.0 out of 5 stars One more bestseller!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2015
    I loved the book like the rest of the Private series!!! Hope a lot more will follow due to the storyline of Jack and his brother.