Private Tokyo opening lines: Muchen Wang had been set on fire in Somalia, evaded grenade attacks in Congo, and dodged bullets in Sudan, but he’d never faced tachycardic danger like this.
My blurb:
Jack Morgan has no idea what he is walking into when he arrives in Tokyo. And it soon becomes clear to him that what looks obvious is clearly not. There is the issue of a Chinese Spy, the local gangs, and corrupt police he has to deal with, as well as not knowing if he can trust the very man he put in charge of Private Tokyo. But what he does know is that he must solve the puzzles in front of him to ensure he will not be targeted in future by a band of killers.
Private Tokyo
One secret could destroy a city…
A covert operative is murdered on the streets of Tokyo, hunted down by a masked assassin and silenced before he can expose what he’s stolen.
With his final breath, he delivers a message that crosses continents: Get Jack Morgan.
Private detective Morgan arrives in Tokyo to find a city on edge.
As the investigation unleashes a chain of deadly events, it’s clear he’s stepped into something far bigger – and far more dangerous – than a single killing.
Could he be the next target?
My verdict:
Adam Handy makes books come alive with his descriptive narration of the surrounds. Co-authored with James Patterson, this novel is full of action. And, a nice twist at the end which always makes a book more enjoyable to read.
About the Authors:
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world’s most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy
Publishing information:
Penguin Random House South Africa sent me this novel to review.
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Currently I am reading Harlan Coben who is also a very productive writer. Many of his novels have been adapted for film and netflix series. You might also enjoy too.
I love Harlan Coben and have read many of his books. I am hoping to get a new release of his soon to review 🙂
I’m definitely intrigued by the premise and setting. Anything about Japan gets my attention!
This had so many amazing descriptors about the surroundings of Tokyo 🙂