The Games: (Private 12)

by Thamas A. ; Brewster Sebeok, Paul G.

Paperback, 1958

Rating

½ (52 ratings; 3.9)

Series

Private (12)

Genres

Mystery

All Topics

Fiction

Publication

Indiana University (1958), Edition: 1St Edition

Description

Two years ago Jack Morgan---the head of the renowned worldwide investigation firm Private--was in charge of security for the World Cup in Bazil. During the championship final, the action nearly spilled from the field into the stands. Fortunately, Jack and his team averted disaster on football's biggest stage. Now he has returned to Rio to secure the Olympics. But before the torch is lit, the threats come fast and furious as Jack discovers that someone is trying to sabotage the games. A lethal plan put in motion during the World Cup is set to decimate Rio, and turn the Olympics from a worldwide celebration into a horrifying spectacle.

User reviews

LibraryThing member jfe16

In Rio de Janeiro to ensure the Olympic Games go off without a hitch, Jack Morgan and his Private team soon find themselves caught up in a kidnapping and a deadly plot aimed directly at the games.

The latest in the Private series, this timely tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With

a strong sense of place, well-drawn characters, and ever-building tension, the twisting plot will keep readers guessing but an unforeseen twist will change everything for Jack.

Highly recommended.

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LibraryThing member JeffV

The Olympics are good business for Jack Morgan's elite investigation company, Private. After thwarting a plot to destroy the London games, Private is hired by planners in Rio to provide security services for the World Cup and the Olympics.

As is common in the Private series, multiple, unconnected

actions are going on simultaneously. I like this about the series; such a company would not be focused on a single case at a time. We have two in this book, the first is the kidnapping of the daughters of one of the major construction contractors, a billionaire. The second is a mad scientist plotting to release an ebola-like virus during the opening ceremonies.

Both of these plots had their share of twists, and while our heroes prevail, it's not without cost. It'll be interesting to see what affect developments in this book have on Jack in subsequent novels.

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LibraryThing member BingeReader87

This is the eleventh book in the Private series by James Patterson and it was really pretty good. Private is a globally recognized PI business run by Jack Morgan. Private Rio is hired to provide protection for the coming Olympics and Jack flies from Los Angeles to spearhead it himself. Upon

arriving, Tavia, the head of Private Rio and his lover, greets him with bad news. Twin girls of a wealthy client have been kidnapped and are demanding ransom. What starts out as a simple kidnapping, turns into something more sinister. Apart from that, there is a deadly virus at risk of being released during the Olympics and it's up to Private to stop it.

This was an interesting story, full of the typical James Patterson action and intrigue. I am a big fan of the Private series and can't wait to see where it goes.

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LibraryThing member lamour

Set in Brazil over two years during the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, this about people who are appalled by the amount of money spent on these two events when millions of poor Brazilians do not have access to schools, medical care, clean drinking water and safe sanitation.

A group of

people set up a kidnapping of two American girls who are in Brazil to distribute food and clothing to the poor. Their father owns a huge construction company that has been part of the construction of the venues for these two sporting events. As well , a bitter doctor who lost his wife at one of the construction sites and has also seen a news of a serious virus that could kill thousands swept under the carpet even as he watches it kill two children decides to seeks his version of revenge on the elite who organize the sporting events.

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LibraryThing member HeatherLINC

Lately, I have found novels by James Patterson to be rather hit and miss but, thankfully, this one was a winner. After nearly a month of tedious reads, The Games quickly had me hooked. It was a chilling story centred around the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, corruption, revenge and a biological attack. I

liked the head of Private, Jack Morgan. Although, he didn't really develop throughout the book he was still very likeable and his love interest, Tavia, was a sweetie.

In typical Patterson style, The Games was action-packed with short chapters and sub-plots. Yes, it was predictable and totally implausible, but it was entertaining and fun, which I have been looking for for a while, and I thoroughly enjoyed the escapism it provided.

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LibraryThing member sandra.pinkerton83

Good Private story. quick pace.

LibraryThing member sunnydrk

The Private is an international security firm with prominent clients being attacked on various fronts. A fast-paced book.

LibraryThing member rmarcin

This Private novel is set in Rio, beginning with the World Cup in 2014 and jumping forward to the 2016 Olympic games. Jack and his team are hired to provide security for the games and also to protect the twin daughters of a wealthy family. Things go awry when the twins are kidnapped and when a

strange virus appears and kills. Another fast-paced, action-packed Private series novel from James Patterson and Mark Sullivan.

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