Private Rome by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy

For centuries, seekers have come to the Vatican for answers. Now Private Rome is asking the questions.

Jack Morgan — ex-Marine, former CIA operative, and founder of the world’s most elite private investigation firm — has arrived in Rome with big plans. Opening a new outpost of Private in the Eternal City sounds glamorous. Then a priest turns up dead at the launch party, and glamour gives way to something far more dangerous.

Partnering with Matteo Ricci, a decorated Rome police inspector and his newly appointed deputy, Morgan begins pulling at threads that lead deep into the shadows of the Holy See. Eight priests. All dead. All under the watch of the Swiss Guard and Vatican Police. Someone powerful is keeping secrets — and they’ll go to extraordinary lengths to keep them buried.

This is the kind of thriller that rewards a rainy afternoon on the Maine coast — the kind where you look up and realize two hours have slipped by without you noticing. Patterson and Hamdy bring relentless pacing and razor-sharp plotting to one of the world’s most iconic settings, weaving together Vatican intrigue, forensic investigation, and international suspense into something genuinely hard to put down.

• High-octane thriller set against the stunning backdrop of Rome and the Vatican
• Part of the globally beloved Private series by James Patterson
• Co-written with Adam Hamdy, bringing fresh energy and depth to the franchise
• Perfect for fans of international mystery, conspiracy, and fast-paced suspense

Grab it off the shelf, find a good chair, and let Rome pull you in. We have a feeling you won’t be leaving early.

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