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Princess: A Private Novel - Hardcover Library Edition (Private Europe, 5) Hardcover – May 15, 2018

by James Patterson (Author), Rees Jones (Author)
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A secret and the British crown make a murderous combination in this page-turning suspense novel in the #1 bestselling Private series.

Private, the best investigation unit in the world, has agents who are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world -- and they always uncover the truth. No wonder the most influential men and women on the planet seek their help on a daily basis.

But there's only one client who can make its founder, Jack Morgan, drop everything and fly to London at full speed: Princess Caroline, third in line to the British throne.

She needs Morgan to find a friend who has mysteriously disappeared, a woman named Sophie Edwards. Though Princess Caroline insists it's just a missing-persons case, Morgan knows she's hiding something. The closer he gets to uncovering the truth, the more he realizes there are powerful people who will stop at nothing to keep Sophie from being found.
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James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 375 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; First Edition (May 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538714442
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538714447
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster “Eruption.” He has told the story of his own life in “James Patterson by James Patterson” and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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Anne Kimbrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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4.0 out of 5 stars Most Prolific Best-Seller Writer Produces Another Tale; Not Great, but Kept My Interest
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
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With all the media chatter regarding American actress Meghan Markle marrying one of Princess Diana’s sons, I thought the latest James Patterson book, “Princess” would be a good selection. I decided to make this a twofer review by leading with an apt quote of Princess Diana:

What must it be like for a little boy to read that daddy never loved mummy? - Princess Diana

Demakis, Joseph. The Ultimate Book of Quotations (p. 151). Unknown. Kindle Edition.

As to whether this offering by, perhaps, the most prolific living author was worth my investment in money or time, I invite you to read on…

Patterson is prolific indeed. Writing for adults and for children, even toddlers. The only downside with such a writer is that not everything he writes is enjoyable, at least for me. Sometimes, though, the writing fails to interest, but the movies or mini-series that appears on television is great fun, so I almost always get the books.

BLUSH FACTOR As with many of this writer’s adult content, this is a book with a moderate use of street language, including the f-word. While most readers will expect such talk, I mention it only for those not familiar with this author. As for myself, I might have been offended to not find such words. Otherwise, this story is fit for teens through elderly.

EXCERPTS

Excerpt 1

Early in the book, Patterson gives us this overly descriptive drama:

‘…The hunter-killer turned his eyes up to the sky. Rain was beginning to fall, bouncing from the thick green leaves of summer. The hunter-killer welcomed it. It was his ally. It would cover him as he slid and crept his way closer to his target. Closer to justice.

He could see his prize now, and the proximity caused his heart to beat against his scarred chest, endorphins flooding his body as he pictured his kill and the satisfaction it would bring.

It had been a long stalk, but the prize would justify the suffering and the cost. This kill would come at a price—a great price—but he would not shirk it. The butcher’s bill would be paid in full, and then there would be justice.

Fifty yards away now, and the hunter-killer begged his heart to still, despite the thrill of what was only moments away. Wet branches pulled at him as he moved forward, checking his pace. He forced himself to slow, too close now to fail.

He looked down at the pistol in his hand, checking it for dirt. There was none, as he knew there wouldn’t be. Inside the weapon in his hand, a bullet rested snugly in the chamber, ready to shatter on impact, and to tear out a great chunk of flesh in the body of his prize.

The hunter-killer smiled as he pictured that carnage.

Then he brought the pistol up into the aim, and centered its sights on the back of his target. A target that had caused pain and misery and suffering. With a smile on his face, the hunter-killer pulled the trigger.”

Patterson, James. Princess: A Private Novel (Kindle Locations 136-148). Grand Central Publishing. Kindle Edition.

My difficulty with the above writing is that it seemed to be so over-the-top that I found myself wondering if this was actually written by so seasoned a writer as James Patterson. Reminded my more of a Buntline type of dime novel. Then again, perhaps the purpose is to hype the coming violence?

Excerpt 2

Patterson later gives this:

‘…Morgan held his tongue. The kitchen was quiet but for the sound of the bacon frying.

“Do you still want the job?” Caroline asked eventually.

Morgan was taken aback. Despite the danger, he had not for one second thought about backing away from the mission. “Of course.”

Caroline appeared relieved. “Then I’m sending Lewis to work with you. She’s a Welsh speaker, Jack, and that could be useful. She can also legally carry a firearm.”

After last night’s attack, a firearm on Morgan’s side could be more than useful.

“How do you like your eggs?” she asked.

“Scrambled,” Morgan answered, before pulling the conversation back on course. “Your Highness, somebody fired seventeen bullets into my room last night.”

“The police are investigating,” she assured him quickly.

“I’m sure they are, but people don’t get shot at because they’re out looking for a young woman who liked to party a little too much—even if she is the friend of a princess.”

He let the statement hang in the air, and with it the implied question—what wasn’t he being told?

The Princess broke her eyes from the American and turned back to the cooker top. For a few quiet minutes she stirred eggs in a pot, then slid the bacon and eggs onto a plate, which she placed on the breakfast bar in front of…’

Patterson, James. Princess: A Private Novel (Kindle Locations 596-608). Grand Central Publishing. Kindle Edition.

The challenge with this segment is more of a nit-pick, I guess. What I mean is, I’ve eaten British cooking. It may not rise to the French perfection, but it’s pretty tasty. Anybody who cooks and stirs scrambled eggs for one or two people “for a few quiet minutes” is not going to please any normal egg eater, I can assure you.

Otherwise, though, the writing is much tighter in this segment than in the prologue.

BOTTOM LINE

I’m tempted to give it just three stars, for the writing isn’t up to Patterson’s better stuff. Perhaps the reason I’m giving it more stars is because I switched over to listening to the Audible version, wherein the narrator keeps me listening despite my reservations.

Four stars out of five.

For those who may find my review redundant, I apologize in advance. I just don’t know how to provide a shorter introduction to a work such as this. After all, readers are being asked to plunk a pretty penny for this novel, so they deserve a more comprehensive review than a simple, “Loved it” or “Hated it.”

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Marie Green
5.0 out of 5 stars What Love Got to Do with It
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What an intrigue, powerful, and reeling each chapter, sentence was an emotional roller coaster. Fantastic!!!! Excellent!!! What love got to do with it …….it’s a mystery.
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Patsy-Ann Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent buy.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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Enjoyed this book also. Like all of his books. Keeps you on edge, can't put down once you start reading.
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Susan1
3.0 out of 5 stars “Love and Grief. Purpose and Brotherhood.”
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
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Private? I get it, but I kind of think it’s a stupid name for an Investigative company. That being said, this story stands alone well, as I didn’t realize till the end of the book that many other “Private” books have been written by other authors and James Patterson. The storyline is actually three stories of investigations. Two stories involve the same killer, one is an unrelated story of revenge. See the problem?

Who-done-it, competition, pay-back; that’s the book in a nutshell.

Not a lot of surprises or twists and turns, but how much of what I think about the book has to do with my expectations? High price, known authors, and a British Princess? Yes, I expected a book hard-to-put-down, and exciting! It’s not. It is just an okay story with some interesting and likable characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Princess Review
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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Great book! Easier to read but hard to put down! Through my enjoyed this read!!Excellent writer. I am addicted to every book
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Betty Norris
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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Good series, but wish Patterson would kill off less of the good characters
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Marilyn De La Rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Has a good plot twist
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2022
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I've always liked this writer and he doesn't disappoint. The book was a fantastic read
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Dr. Tim Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read and a good addition to the series
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2021
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I've read all the Private stories now, somewhat out of order (couldn't be helped). This one, set mostly in London and Wales, involves a member of the royal family needing Private's help. Tied into that plot is a return from an earlier story who's out to destroy Private. I read the book in one long sitting, and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Nice character development, and the story flows well. A must-read for Patterson fans, and not a bad way to start along the road of becoming a Patterson fan!
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Bridie Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this book excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2023
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I have read all the private books James Patterson knows how to thrill and keep us turning pages and private would not be the same without Jack keeping us on our toes a great read once again thank you James Patterson and of course Jack long may he reign
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Marcos
5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars
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sumitha
3.0 out of 5 stars not upto expectations
Reviewed in India on July 11, 2019
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book is a bit long and the story could have been edited. Not a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in Germany on October 26, 2018
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