Private Paris (utgåvan 2016)

I couldn't get into Private series. My first try was Private London and couldn't finish it.
Private Paris is heading toward the same fate. After 52% I skipped to chapter 100 and will "finish" it. This series doesn't do it for me, unlike his other series which I enjoy. ( )

This was a better story than I initially expected. After the first few pages felt this was pretty much another enjoyable but empty Patterson story. However after I got really into it was pleasantly surprised. While Patterson will never be, in my opinion, a good author or literary great he is one of the best story tellers. Yes, again this is a good story; refreshing mind candy and will please any fan of Patterson's books. ( )

Not the best Private book but still a decent read. ( )

It was good. I have a problem reading books that take place in France. I can't even pretend to be able to pronounce the names! ( )

This is one of the better Private books. Once again, there are two different storylines that Private is involved in. Jack is in Paris visiting Private Paris when a murder occurs. Private has been asked to investigate by the murdered man's widow. At the same time Jack is contacted by a client in the US. His granddaughter is in trouble in France and he wants Jack to find her and protect her. When a series of murders of cultural icons in Paris occur, Private is asked to help with the evidence and forensics. With lots of twists and turns, more murders and Jack putting himself in danger both cases are solved and Private comes out smelling like roses.

There are some interesting characters in the story with various villians who have some warped ideas of what is right for France. Even though we find out relatively early who the bad guys are, the reason why they do what they do is what keeps the novel fresh and full of suspense. I enjoyed this outing of the Private series. ( )