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Private Games

Private Games

ThrillerSuspense
Pages
434
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

Private Games, by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan, is a fast-paced entry in the globe-trotting Private thriller series, set against the 2012 London Olympic Games. Peter Knight of Private London leads security for the biggest sporting event on earth.

When a killer calling himself Cronus begins murdering those he believes have corrupted the modern Olympics, Knight is thrust into a desperate hunt. Cronus is meticulous, ideological, and always a step ahead, threatening athletes, officials, and Knight's own children.

With Patterson's trademark short chapters and a ticking-clock structure timed to the Games themselves, Private Games delivers relentless suspense and a memorable villain.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysterious
Mystery BoxSecret IdentityMultiple POVs

Genres

Thriller Suspense Crime Mystery

Authors

J
James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

M
Mark Sullivan

Mark Sullivan is a writer of suspense and mystery fiction. He is the author of Private L. A., a book featuring high-stakes investigations.

Characters

Peter KnightProtagonist

Investigator and head of Private London, a widowed father leading security for the 2012 Olympic Games.

CronusAntagonist

A killer who claims to be purifying the Olympics by murdering those he judges corrupt; his true identity is central to the mystery.

Karen PopeSupporting

A London newspaper reporter who receives Cronus's letters and works alongside Knight.

All characters in Private Games