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If you have a big bank account and an even bigger problem, you're going to want Private on the case.Former US Marine Jack Morgan runs Private, a renowned investigation company with branches around the globe. It is where you go when you need maximum force and maximum discretion. The most influential men and women on the planet come to Jack daily – and his investigators use the most advanced forensic tools to make and break their cases.In L.A., Jack is already deep into the investigation of a multimillion-dollar gambling scandal and the killings of eighteen schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder close to home: his best friend's wife and Jack's former lover, has been killed. It nearly pushes him over the edge. Instead, Jack pushes back and devotes all of Private's resources to tracking down her killer. And Jack doesn't have to play by the rules._________________________________Readers love Private . . .'Enthralled from start to finish''Great introduction to the Private series''Could not put it down''James Patterson is absolutely brilliant''Great characters, interesting and varied plots and lots of unexpected twists'______________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

When you own the world's greatest detective agency, you make the world's most dangerous enemies.Jack Morgan’s former lover is found murdered in Jack’s bed and he is instantly the number one suspect.But Jack Morgan is also the head of Private, the private investigation firm that solves the problems of the world’s rich and infamous.So while fighting to clear his name, he is also hired to recover millions of dollars of stolen goods and to investigate a string of murders at a luxury hotel chain.With Jack and his team stretched to breaking point, Private faces their biggest challenge yet.__________________________________________Readers love Private No. 1 Suspect'Excellent''I loved this book''Another great James Patterson and cannot wait for the next one''Couldn't put it down''Every time I read a Private story I'm hooked and I'm there with them'_____________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Sometimes, when the nightmare ends, the terror follows . . .For Hannah Shapiro, a beautiful young American student, the nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when Jack Morgan, owner of Private – the world's most exclusive detective agency – saved her from a horrific death. She fled her country, but can't flee her past. The terror followed her to London, and now it is down to former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter, head of Private London, to save her all over again.Carter draws on the global resources of Private in a desperate race against the clock. Private may be the largest and most advanced detection agency in the world, but what they don't have is the one thing they need - time.___________________________________Readers love Private London . . .''Excellent''Well written book with plenty of action''Patterson keeps you on the edge of your seat''Outstanding''A fast-paced really good read'_____________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Private is going down under. And it might be going down for good . . .P.I. Craig Gisto is enjoying the glamorous launch party for Private Sydney with when the celebrations are interrupted by the discovery of a body at their doorstep.The victim is revealed to be the son of one of Australia’s richest men – but investigating his death isn’t their only pressing case. The rockstar Micky Stevens is convinced someone’s trying to kill him, and believes Private are the only ones who can help.As if that wasn’t enough, someone is murdering the wealthy wives of the Eastern Suburbs, in the most brutal way imaginable. The Private team must catch these killers, before one of their own is targeted . . .____________________________________________________Readers love Private Down Under . . .'Superb''Another great book from Patterson''Great fast-paced, action-packed read''Another brilliant book from the master of the thriller genre''You will love it'_____________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

It’s a brutal race to the finish line . . .July 2012: The Games have arrived in London and the stage is set for one of the greatest ever showcases of sporting excellence.When Sir Denton Marshall, a key member of the London Olympic organising committee, is found brutally murdered, Peter Knight, head of Private London, is called to investigate. Not only was Denton Marshall a valuable client to Private, but he was the fiancé of Knight's mother.Knight is devastated by Denton's murder, but it soon becomes clear that this is no isolated incident. The killer is targeting the Games itself, and the lives of everyone involved are under threat.________________________________Readers love Private Games . . .'A cracking read''Love the Private books''I found myself gripped from the start''Go ahead, read it, you're going to be glad you did''Definitely one of the best Private books'___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

The past is a foreign country . . .Mattie Engel is one of the rising stars at Private Berlin, and believes she's seen the worst of people as a police officer. That is until Chris, her colleague – and fiancé – is found dead, brutally murdered in an old slaughterhouse outside the city.The slaughterhouse is filled with bodies. But just as Private begin their investigations, the building explodes, wiping out all evidence of the crimes.Mattie soon realises that a masked killer is picking off Chris's childhood friends, one-by-one. But who is trying to bury the past? And will Mattie become the killer's next victim?___________________________________Readers love Private Berlin . . .'Captures the essence of the city''A highly enjoyable action-packed read with clever, revealing conclusions''Gripping from start to finish''Fantastic''Another hit from James Patterson;___________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Showgirls. Millionaires. Murder.Jack Morgan, head of Private Investigations, the global PI agency of the rich and famous, is at his limit. His car has been firebombed, his ex is dating someone else, and his twin brother is out to destroy him.But Private doesn’t rest, and nor do its clients: the LAPD need Private’s help catching two criminals with diplomatic immunity, and another client has just confessed to murdering his wife.Add to that Jack’s best friend being held on a trumped-up charge that could see him locked away for a very long time.In Sin City, it seems like all bets are off . . ._______________________________________________Readers love Private Vegas . . .'Fantastic series which has kept me entertained from the first sentence''Fast-paced, action-packed book with slick characters''Great holiday read''Couldn't put it down''Brilliant'______________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Private is the world’s largest detective agency. And Jack Morgan, its owner, is having a criminally bad week.His twin brother is up on a murder charge and determined to frame Jack for the crime, and one of Jack's clients has just called to report the burnt bodies of four surfers on his beach.Then, what seems like a random mugging gone wrong is discovered to be something far worse - a killer calling themselves No Prisoners who is holding the city to ransom. And there's more bad news: Hollywood's golden couple, Thom and Jennifer Harlow, have been kidnapped, along with their adopted children.It looks like the whole world is about to discover whether Private are really as good as they say they are . . .____________________________________________Readers love Private L.A. . . .'Outstanding storyline full of twists and turns''A fantastic read''Explosively good''Can't wait to read the next one''Gripping'_______________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Paris: city of art. City of culture. City of death.When Jack Morgan stops by Private's Paris office, he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip filled with fine food and sightseeing. But Jack is quickly pressed into duty when one of his most important clients asks Private to track down his young granddaughter who is on the run from a brutal drug dealer.As Jack scours the city, several members of Paris's cultural elite are found dead – murdered in shocking, symbolic fashion – and the French police need Private's help.Now with multiple crimes to solve, Jack Morgan must find justice in the City of Light.______________________________________________Readers love Private Paris . . .'Great storyline, fab twists''Excellent''Full of action''Cannot wait for the next instalment''Another great story from the master'_____________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

The greatest show on Earth - and the greatest opportunity for danger...Two years ago, Jack Morgan was in Rio consulting for the World Cup. The tournament went without a hitch. Until a man died in one of the executive suites during the final, and the autopsy showed the cause to be a rare and deadly virus.The story was kept from the media to avoid panic, but Jack feared that this was no freak accident.Now the eyes of the world are once again turned towards Rio for the Olympic Games, and Jack is back in Brazil's beautiful capital. It's not long before he uncovers terrifying evidence that someone has set in motion a catastrophic plan.The death at the World Cup was just a warning. The Olympic Games could be the setting for the worst atrocity the world has ever seen._________________________________Readers love The Games . . .'Action-packed''Brilliant''Well-written''James Patterson always delivers''I love the Private series'_______________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

After the shocking revelations made in the Private prequel, The Book of Spells, Noelle and Reed know they are descendants of the original Billings Girls and their legacy includes a mysterious coven of witches. Has Reed unknowingly recreated their powerful magic and what will the consequences be once the others find out what they come from? Will Reed be able to get out of Easton Academy alive?

After the shocking revelation that Reed and Noelle are descended from witches, and the harrowing ordeal at Reed's birthday party, the Billings Girls are faced with their final test: getting out of Easton Academy alive. After innumerable attempts on her life, will Reed be able to survive - or has her luck finally run out? The bestselling Private series comes to a close!

Fifteen-year-old Reed Brennan is delighted when she wins a scholarship to Easton Academy - it's the golden ticket out of her suburban life and away from her pill-popping mother. But when she arrives at the beautiful, tradition-steeped campus, everyone is more sophisticated, more gorgeous and a WHOLE lot wealthier than she is.Reed may have been accepted to the Academy, but she certainly hasn't been accepted by her classmates. She feels like she's on the outside, looking in… until she meets the Billings Girls.They're the most beautiful, intelligent and powerful girls on campus. And, boy, do they know it. Reed vows to do whatever it takes to be accepted into their inner circle. But once she's in, she discovers much more than designer clothes hiding in their closets - there are also plenty of skeletons…Secrets which must be kept PRIVATE. Whatever the cost.This compelling series full of dark secrets, mystery and satire is a must for fans of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and Mean Girls​.

In Afghanistan, a US Special Forces pilot is shot down during a covert mission.In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children.A wealthy businessman approaches Jack Morgan, head of Private - the world's largest investigation agency - with a desperate plea to track down his daughter and grandchildren, who have disappeared without a trace.What at first seems to be a simple missing persons case soon escalates into something much more deadly, when Jack discovers the daughter is being pursued by highly trained operatives.As Jack uncovers more of the woman's backstory, the trail leads towards Afghanistan - where Jack's career as a US Marine ended in catastrophe . . .Jack will need to face the trauma of his past to save a family's future.__________________________Readers love Private Rogue . . .'Excellent!''A fast-paced, easy to read thriller''Does not fail to please with its twists and turns''Roll on the next one''The kind of brilliant storytelling that makes me power to the last page'________________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Private Beijing is ripped apart after an attack leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing.With the Beijing branch in turmoil, Private's owner and global head, Jack Morgan, immediately gets on a plane from LA.Soon after Jack lands in China, another Private office is attacked. It's clear that the entire organisation is under threat.As Jack launches a global investigation from unfamiliar territory, he will need the loyalty of his team now more than ever.______________________________Readers are loving Private Beijing'Does not let up!'Superbly written''Tense, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat stuff''Addictive, fast paced and thrilling story''An exciting, exhilarating, explosive, high octane political thriller'______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Extraordinary crimes require extraordinary detectives. Welcome to Private.When Santosh Wagh isn't struggling out of a bottle of whisky he's head of Private India, the Mumbai branch of the world's finest PI agency.In a city of over thirteen million people, he has his work cut out at the best of times. But now someone is killing women in a chilling ritual, with strange objects placed carefully at their death scenes.As Santosh and his team race to find the killer, an even greater danger faces Private India – a danger that could threaten the lives of thousands of innocent Mumbai citizens…____________________________________________Readers love Private India . . .'Brilliant''Great storytelling''Entertaining holiday read''Great story from the master''Looking forward to the next release'______________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Even for Private Investigations, the world's top detective agency, it's tough to find a man who doesn't exist...Craig Gisto promised Eliza Moss that his elite team at Private Sydney will investigate the disappearance of her father. After all, as CEO of a high-profile research company, Eric Moss shouldn't be difficult to find.Except it's not just the man who's gone missing. Despite having the most advanced technology at their disposal, every trace of him has vanished too.And they aren't the only ones on the hunt. Powerful figures want Moss to stay 'lost', while others just as ruthlessly want him found.Meanwhile, a routine background check becomes a frantic race to find a stolen baby and catch a brutal killer - a killer Private may have sent straight to the victim's door…_______________________________________________Readers love Private Sydney . . .'Excellent''Great characters''Another thrilling novel from a top class author''Cannot wait for the next Private''Really addictive'_______________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Even the world's greatest detective agency can find itself in too deep...Santosh Wagh quit his job as head of Private India after harrowing events in Mumbai almost got him killed. But Jack Morgan, global head of the world's finest investigation agency, needs him back. Jack is setting up a new office in Delhi, and Santosh is the only person he can trust.Still battling his demons, Santosh accepts, and it's not long before the agency takes on a case that could make or break them. Human remains have been found in the basement of a house in an upmarket area of South Delhi. But this isn't just any house, this property belongs to the state government.With the crime scene in lockdown and information suppressed by the authorities, delving too deep could put a target on Santosh’s back._______________________________________Readers love Private Dehli . . .'Riveting''Can't wait for the next one!''Plenty of suspense and mystery''Great page turner''Love Jack Morgan'_____________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Jack Morgan receives an offer he cannot refuse...When the head of the world's foremost investigation agency is invited to meet Princess Caroline, third in line to the British throne, he flies straight to London.The Princess needs Morgan's skills – and his discretion. Sophie Edwards, a close friend of the royal, has gone missing. She must be found before the media become aware of it.Morgan knows there is more to this case than he is being told.But what is the Princess hiding?________________________________Readers love Private Princess . . .'Excellent''Jack is brilliant''Fast-paced, intriguing''Twists and turns to the very end''Mr Patterson does it again'___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

An invitation from an old friend draws Jack Morgan into a deadly conspiracy . . .On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine comrade whose company is being launched onto the market, eagerly awaiting the opening bell. But before the bell rings, a bullet rips through the air and finds its mark.In the aftermath of the murder, the victim's wife hires Jack to find the killer. As the head of Private, Jack has at his disposal the world's largest investigation agency. What he discovers shakes him to his core.Jack identifies another murder in Moscow that appears to be linked. So he heads to Russia, and begins to uncover a conspiracy that could have global consequences.With powerful forces plotting against him, will Jack Morgan make it out alive?_____________________________Readers love Private Moscow . . .'Yet another amazing addition to the series''Full of adventure, excitement and thrills''Another brilliant thriller from a master of the genre''I loved every twist and turn''A fast-paced, well-plotted page-turner'____________________________________PRAISE FOR PRIVATE MOSCOW'An unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld' James Swallow'Great action sequences. Breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz'The first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait' Keighley News'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read.' NB Magazine'Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!' Lesley Kara

A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect.Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead priest with a gun in hand, swearing he did not kill the man.As Jack tries to prove Matteo's innocence, he uncovers a much deadlier conspiracy - which leads him straight to the heart of the Vatican.With corruption closing in on all sides, Jack must decide who he can trust before the city falls. _________________________________Readers love Private Rome . . .'Excellent start to finish''Action packed and thought provoking''I just couldn't put it down''Brilliant''Addictive'________________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

From the bestselling thriller author, experience this action-packed novel now available in paperback.'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER_______________________________The clock is ticking.To save her life you must take another.When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination.But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's partner Justine is abducted.The kidnappers send Jack clear instructions - and a gun. If he wants to see the woman he loves again, he must take a life in exchange for hers.Jack soon becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that will come to a head at the Monaco Grand Prix.Hours from disaster, Jack must find Justine and her kidnappers - and put a stop to whatever they have planned next._______________________________Readers can't get enough of Jack Morgan and the Private series...***** 'The action is fast, fierce, and breath-taking... this is a roller-coaster of a ride... I heartily and highly recommend that you don't miss this one.'***** 'Easily my favourite series... full of non-stop action, this book will keep you invested.'***** 'Kept me hooked all the way till the end!'***** 'Another top notch read. I love the Private series with Jack Morgan, Justine and the gang. Couldn't put it down.' ***** 'Once again another awesome book in the series.' _______________________________MORE PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

The higher the climb, the further the fall . . . For Reed Brennan, being elected president of the exclusive Billings Hall has changed her life. But she didn't count on being dumped by her boyfriend, Josh, or being held responsible for a fire that destroyed Easton Academy's oldest building. Now the administration wants to shut Billings down. Forever. Reed needs to come up with a plan . . . and fast! But with the police asking questions about Cheyenne Martin's death, Reed is rapidly becoming public enemy number one. Someone wants to see Billings, and Reed, go down. And they'll do anything to make it happen…

Now that Cheyenne's murderer has been revealed and Reed knows the truth about who's been stalking her, she's ready for a break. What better way to relax than on a five-star Caribbean vacation with the Billings Girls? At first the trip is heaven on Earth: beach parties, forty-foot yachts, shopping trips to exclusive boutiques . . . But even in sunny paradise, the Girls are never far from trouble - and they're about to get burned.

Reed Brennan thought that a winter break in the islands with some of the Billings Girls, old and new, was just what she needed to recover from her traumatic last term at Easton. At first everything is perfect; relaxing, fun and elegant. But then things take a more sinister turn and suddenly Reed finds herself in danger once more. If Reed wants to survive her fateful vacation she must discover who is after her and why, before it's too late

In the 11th Private Reed has arrived back to Easton after her harrowing kidnapping to the worst thing she can think of - Billings has been torn down. Finally, after years of controversy from the administration, the school's wealthiest female alumni have been overruled and the historical dorm is gone from Easton Academy. How will Reed and the rest of the Billings Girls handle this? Will they still be as powerful, as popular and as mean with literally no ground to stand on?