Private: Number 1 Suspect
| Industry | Publishing |
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| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Books |
Private: #1 Suspect represents the second installment in the Jack Morgan series authored by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, released by Little, Brown and Co. on January 2, 2012. This title is offered across various formats such as hardcover, paperback, Kindle, Nook, audiobook, and CD.
Plot
The narrative focuses on Jack Morgan, who runs Private, a detective agency established by his father. Upon returning from a trip, Morgan discovers a former lover murdered in his own bed, making him the chief suspect. He must work to prove his innocence while handling an uneasy obligation owed to a mob boss. Additional plot threads include the investigation of a missing troubled movie star and Private’s pursuit of a serial killer preying on hotel visitors.
Reviews
Critical reception was mixed among reviewers. Joe Hartlaub from Bookreporter commended the novel as "flawless" both in idea and delivery. Conversely, Publishers Weekly critiqued the presence of several disconnected subplots and raised doubts about the story’s credibility, suggesting these aspects unnecessarily prolonged the narrative.