There are 20 books in the Private series. The newest book is Private Dublin which came out in 2025.

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Private

By James Patterson , Maxine Paetro ,

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Jack Morgan is a war hero. Returning home from Afghanistan after being wounded, Jack is called into California State Prison to visit his father, Tom, who is serving a life sentence for extortion and murder. Before being incarcerated, Tom ran a private investigation firm called 'Private'. Tom wants Jack to…

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Private London

By James Patterson , Mark Pearson,

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In James Patterson's #1 bestselling Private series, the world's most exclusive detective agency hunts London's most mysterious killer.

For Hannah Shapiro, a young American student, the nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when the owner of Private-the world's most exclusive detective agency-saved her from a horrific death. Now,…

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Private Games

By James Patterson , Mark Sullivan ,

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July 2012: The Games have arrived in London. Preparations have gone flawlessly and the stage is set for one of the greatest ever showcases of sporting excellence. But one man has a devastating plan. Having waited years for this chance, he is now ready for vengeance.

When Sir Denton Marshall,…

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Private #1 Suspect

By James Patterson , Maxine Paetro ,

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Since former US Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world's most effective investigation firm - sought out by the famous and the powerful to discreetly handle their most intimate problems. Private's investigators are the smartest, the fastest, and the most technologically advanced in the world - and…

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Private Berlin

By James Patterson , Mark Sullivan ,

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A history lesson they'll never forget... and neither will you.

Mattie Engel is one of the rising stars at Private Berlin, and believes she's seen the worst of people in her previous life with the Berlin police force. That is until Chris, her colleague - and until recently, her…

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Private Down Under

By James Patterson , Michael White ,

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With the best detectives in the business, cutting edge technology and offices around the globe, there is no investigation agency quite like Private.

Now, at a glittering launch party overlooking the iconic Opera House, Private throws open its doors . . .

Craig Gisto and his newly formed team have…

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Private L.A.

By James Patterson , Mark Sullivan ,

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Jack Morgan, owner of the Private detective agency, is having a very bad week.

His twin brother is up on a murder charge and determined to frame him for the crime, and one of Jack's clients has just called to report the burnt bodies of four surfers on his…

8
Private India

By James Patterson , Ashwin Sanghi,

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Extraordinary crimes require extraordinary detectives. Welcome to Private.

When Santosh Wagh isn't struggling out of a bottle of whisky he's head of Private India, the Mumbai branch of the world's finest PI agency.

In a city of over thirteen million he has his work cut out at the best…

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Showgirls. Millionaires. Murder.

Jack Morgan, head of Private Investigations, the global PI agency of the rich and famous, is being pushed to the limit. His car has been firebombed, his ex is dating someone else, and his twin brother is still out to destroy him.

But Private doesn't rest,…

10
Missing

By James Patterson , Kathryn Fox,

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We will take on any case, solve any crime, uncover any secret.
We are Private. And we're the best.
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Even for Private Investigations, the world's top detective agency, it's tough to find a man who doesn't exist...

Craig Gisto has promised Eliza Moss that his elite team at Private…

11
Private Paris

By James Patterson , Mark Sullivan ,

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Paris is burning - and only Private's Jack Morgan can put out the fire.

When Jack Morgan stops by Private's Paris office, he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip filled with fine food and sightseeing. But Jack is quickly pressed into duty after a call from his…

12
The Games

By James Patterson , Mark Sullivan ,

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We will take on any case, solve any crime, uncover any secret.
We are Private. And we're the best.
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The greatest show on Earth - and the greatest opportunity for terrorists...

Two years ago, Jack Morgan was in Rio consulting on security for the World Cup. The tournament went…

13
Count to Ten

By James Patterson , Ashwin Sanghi,

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In the #1 bestselling series, Jack Morgan teams up with the head of Private India to solve a high-stakes case: one by one, people are missing-and they have to find them before they're dead.

Santosh Wagh quit his job as head of Private India after harrowing events in Mumbai almost…

14
Princess

By James Patterson , Rees Jones,

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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Private Princess by James Patterson, read by Colin Mace.

Jack Morgan receives an offer he cannot refuse...

When the head of the world's foremost investigation agency is invited to meet Princess Caroline, third in line to the British throne, he boards his Gulfstream…

15
Private Moscow

By James Patterson , Adam Hamdy,

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'An unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad

'Great action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of Magpie Murders

'The first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait' Keighley News

'There's enough…

16
Private Rogue

By James Patterson , Adam Hamdy,

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'Breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' James Swallow
'Exhilarating, high stakes action' Lesley Kara
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In Afghanistan, a US Special Forces pilot is shot down during a covert mission.

In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children.

A wealthy businessman…

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Private Beijing

By James Patterson , Adam Hamdy,

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'Breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' James Swallow
'Exhilarating, high stakes action' Lesley Kara
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Private Beijing is ripped apart after an attack leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing.

With the Beijing branch in turmoil, Private's owner and global head, Jack…

18
Private Rome

By James Patterson , Adam Hamdy,

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A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect.

Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead…

19
Private Monaco

By James Patterson , Adam Hamdy,

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The clock is ticking.

To save her life you must take another.

When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination.

But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's…

20
Private Dublin

By James Patterson , Adam Hamdy,

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Discover the action-packed new thriller in the Private series, from the global bestselling author of the Alex Cross novels.
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In L.A., a star-studded movie premiere descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd.

The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland.

Jack Morgan, the…