Private India

A Deadly Game in the Heart of Mumbai

Private India, co-written by James Patterson and Ashwin Sanghi, is a gripping thriller that plunges readers into the bustling streets of Mumbai, where a chilling serial killer is on the loose. Published in 2014 by Century, this fast-paced novel is part of the globally popular Private series, blending Patterson’s trademark suspense with Sanghi’s deep knowledge of Indian culture and mythology.

A Killer with a Ritual—and a Message

When a series of seemingly unconnected women are found brutally murdered, each accompanied by strange objects placed at the scene, the Mumbai branch of Private—the world’s most elite detective agency—is called in. Santosh Wagh, head of Private India, races against time to uncover the link between the victims, decipher the symbolic clues, and stop a killer with a deadly purpose. But in a city teeming with secrets, corruption, and shadows from Santosh’s own past, the truth is more elusive than ever.

Perfect for Fans of Global Crime Thrillers

Private India delivers high-stakes action, exotic intrigue, and a pulse-pounding mystery that keeps readers hooked to the final page. Ideal for fans of fast-paced crime fiction and international thrillers, this is James Patterson at his most cinematic and suspenseful.