Author:James Patterson,Sophie Amoss
Brought to you by Penguin.
A missing patient is a hospital ward's worst nightmare - until even more people disappear . . .
Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan is used to guiding expectant mothers through pregnancy. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch, her focus abruptly changes.
Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try.
As rumours and accusations fly around Manhattan, Lucy teams up with a sceptical NYPD detective to solve the case. But the truth is far more twisted than either of them could ever have imagined.
© James Patterson 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Patterson and Hamdy team up for an unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld.
—— James Swallow, bestselling author of NOMADGreat action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns.
—— Anthony HorowitzExhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!
—— Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The RumourThe first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait . . . As always in a Patterson novel there's lots of action and plot turns as Jack tries to discover the secrets that unite the murder victims as he gets tangled up in the murky world of espionage
—— Keighley NewsThere's enough action, adventure and excitement to fill two chunky blockbusters in Private Moscow which makes for an exhilarating and totally satisfying read. Last year I would have described it as a perfect holiday novel, now I'm saying it's an ideal companion for shaking off the new semi-isolation blues. Unlike a lot of high-octane thrillers, which can be overblown and under-serious, Private Moscow has a finger on the pulse of world affairs, a grounded seriousness that gives it gravitas and makes it an altogether more intriguing read.
—— NB MagazineA totally believable futuristic element weaved throughout the book and given the current climate it seemed even more believable. I really enjoyed this book! I loved getting to know the five minders and how they worked/functioned, but I also liked how John brought to life certain conspiracy theories, how items that were made real life in the book. I urge you to go and pick up. You will not be disappointed!
—— Fuel the BlogFast paced and exciting, The Minders is a story that grips you from page one and doesn't let go until the very final word. It was twisty, violent, dark and utterly unique, it's a story that surprised me and left me stunned. It's definitely a book I will be recommending and one I would love to see on screen one day too.
—— It's All About the BooksAn addictive cyber crime thriller that is audacious and brilliant in its concept. Slick, fast paced the book is a rush from page one to the very unexpected ending. A compulsive read from an author whose previous work has also been daring and enjoyably well plotted. If you haven't read any by this author I recommend you do he never fails to deliver a mind blowing read.
—— Books Behind the TitleJohn Marrs is one of the most interesting authors I have come across in a long time. Each of his novels is a standalone with a story that has kept me hooked.
—— A Crime Reader's BlogFor me this was a read that verged from speculative into dystopian and yet was firmly grounded in the here and now. I loved the entire concept. Marrs gives readers their pound of flesh and plenty of food for thought. I really enjoyed the way the author wanders into these futuristic ideas that are absolutely viable given the right conditions.
—— Cheryl MM's Book BlogWell, The Minders has "ADAPT ME FOR NETFLIX" written all over it! This is a compelling thriller. I was intrigued by the plot outline but after reading it, I can't believe how cleverly he brought his future world to life. A dark, gripping and unpredictable storyline that sits on your chest, slowing crushing you with the weight of its oppressive moral tale and shocking outcomes. I couldn't put it down!
—— My Chestnut Reading TreeThis author is adept at creating scary scenarios that have the edge of possibility of coming true in the not-so-distant future [...] Tense stuff!
—— Peterborough Evening TelegraphA very urgent and affecting piece
—— Scotsman, *Books of the Year*Mina has written the year's best crime novel
—— Daily TelegraphA brilliant thriller dripping with menace... Denise Mina, a true original, can make you grasp in horror and laugh out loud on the same page
—— Joan Smith, The Times, *Crime Novel of the Year*The always-wonderful Denise Mina with The Less Dead, notable as ever for its story, characters and setting
—— Lee Child, Daily Express, *Books of the Year*A great writer and thinker
—— Richard Leonard, The Times[A] terrifying and hilarious thriller
—— Daily Express, *Summer Reads of 2021*Denise Mina gets to the heart of what crime really is. You feel like you are right there, in all the dark nooks and crannies that her characters inhabit
Such intricate and enthralling storytelling. Evocative and creepy
—— Amanda ReynoldsThis book is chilling. It's the type of book you need to read with the lights on and the doors locked but it's so gripping you won't regret the mild night terrors
—— Yahoo! Style UKC. J. Tudor has crafted an intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and to grieve . . . Intriguing, dramatic and heartbreaking
—— Woman & HomeA chilling psychological thriller, pulsing with atmosphere and plot twists
—— CandisA well-crafted story that blends a mystery with some supernatural chills. You'll want to leave the light on
—— BestA chilling, atmospheric tale of justice, revenge, and the darkness lurking on the fringes of society
—— Daily ExpressVivid characterisation, lots of mystery as well as a twisting plot, it makes for a gripping page turner
—— NB MagazineThe chilling new novel by the bestselling author of The Chalk Man is an absolute page-turner. We'll just say the author isn't referred to as the 'Queen of Creepy' for nothing
—— That's LifeComplex thriller which is suffused with loss, longing and vengeance. Touches of the supernatural add to the spine-tingling thrills
—— The PeopleA novel with a formidable emotional pull
—— Financial TimesC.J. Tudor is mastering the suspense/horror genre . . . It's quietly disconcerting, completely relatable and shows you that humans have a wonderfully dark side
—— Woman's WeeklyKidnap mystery and horror suspense all rolled into one as a man is haunted by his abduction of his daughter while the woman who knows what happened is on the run for her life
—— Love it!Praise for C. J. Tudor
—— -CJ Tudor taps into those things that woke you up in the night when you were a kid and then stay with you when you're an adult
—— Richard ArmitageBritain's female Stephen King
—— Daily MailSome writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time
—— Lee ChildA dark star is born
—— A. J. FinnAn intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and grieve
—— WomanWonderfully gripping and doubt-inducing
—— Woman & HomeSisters echoes Brontë's Wuthering Heights not only in its gothic elements and sombre descriptions of English landscapes but also in the idea of doomed love, love which becomes an omnipotent, harmful power... Sisters is chilling and unrestful in a way many horror stories aren't, the world of the novel itself a disturbing and anxious place.
—— Elizaveta Kolesova , UpcomingAn absorbing tale of sibling love and envy.
—— Citizen FemmeIt's hard to deny the uncanny thrill generated by Johnson's blend of horror, nature writing and magical realism... As dazzling as a photographer's flash.
—— Anthony Cummins , Literary ReviewHeld me rapt until the very end
—— Lucy DiamondI didn't want to put it down
—— Katherine WebbA beautiful and intriguing page-turner
—— Dinah JefferiesRich and atmospheric
—— Rachel Hore