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Private Dublin

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Discover the action-packed new thriller in the Private series, from the global bestselling author of the Alex Cross novels. A star-studded movie premier in L.A. descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd. The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland. Jack Morgan, the head of the world’s largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting. Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was actually a targeted attempt on his life. To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall – and eliminate them once and for all. _______________________________ PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M. Private Dublin was picked as one of 25 novels for 2025 by Sunday Independent, Ireland
Language
English
Publisher
Random House
Release date
May 8, 2025
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In 'Private Dublin,' the latest installment in James Patterson's global 'Private' series, Jack Morgan, head of the world's largest private detective agency, finds himself embroiled in a deeply personal and international conspiracy. What begins as a seemingly random mass shooting at a star-studded L.A. movie premiere, which leaves his partner Justine severely wounded, quickly escalates when the culprit flees to Dublin, Ireland. Following the trail, Jack uncovers a chilling truth: the attack was not random but a targeted attempt on his own life, orchestrated by a powerful and elusive enemy. Driven by a fierce desire for justice and to protect his loved ones, Jack must navigate the treacherous underworld of Dublin to identify and neutralize the architect of his downfall.

Key Themes

Revenge vs. Justice

The central theme explores the fine line between Jack Morgan's pursuit of justice for the attack on Justine and the deeply personal nature of his quest for revenge against an enemy targeting him. It questions whether his actions are driven by a moral code or a desire for retribution.

Loyalty and Protection

This theme highlights Jack Morgan's fierce loyalty to his partner, Justine, and by extension, to his entire Private organization. Her injury serves as a powerful motivator for his actions, demonstrating the lengths he will go to protect those he cares about.

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This wasn't just a random act of violence; it was a declaration of war, and I was the target.
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