Private Games

English

Series: Private Ser.

ISBN: 0316206822

EAN: 9780316206822

Category: Fiction / Thrillers

Publisher: Little Brown & Company

Release Date: 02/13/2012

Synopsis: On your mark Private, the worlds most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them have been transferred to London to protect more than 10,000 competitors who represent more than 200 countries. Get set The opening ceremony is hours away when Private investigator and single father of twins, Peter Knight, is called to the scene of a ruthless murder. A high-ranking member of the games organizing committee has been killed. Its clear to Peter that this wasnt a crime of passion, but one of precise calculation and execution. Die Newspaper reporter Karen Pope receives a letter from a person who calls himself Cronus claiming responsibility for the murders. He promises to restore the Olympics to their ancient glory and to destroy all those who have corrupted the games with lies, corruption, and greed. Immediately, Karen hires Private to examine the letter, and she and Peter uncover a criminal genius who wont stop until hes completely destroyed the modern games. Americas #1 storyteller (Forbes) delivers an exhilarating, action-packed thriller that brings the splendor and emotion of the Olympics to a wildly powerful climax.

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Private Games

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.5 inches

Width: 6.75 inches

Length: 9.75 inches

Weight: 23.56 oz

Pages: 448