Private No. 1 Suspect

When Power Becomes a Target

Private No. 1 Suspect by James Patterson (2013, Arrow Books) throws you into the high-octane world of Private, the elite investigative agency led by Jack Morgan. When a prominent U.S. Senator is attacked in his own home, the case is handed over to Private’s most skilled operatives. With national security—and countless lives—hanging in the balance, Morgan must move swiftly through a maze of political intrigue and deadly ambition.

From Political Conspiracy to Personal Vendetta

As Jack Morgan digs deeper, he uncovers a lethal conspiracy that links powerful figures in Washington to a shadowy network of assassins. Every discovery heightens the danger: surveillance footage vanishes, reliable witnesses disappear, and a cryptic message suggests that the next strike could occur at any moment. Racing against a clock that stops for no one, Morgan assembles a team of specialists—each one prepared to risk everything to expose the truth.

Brimming with Patterson’s trademark rapid-fire pacing and jaw-dropping twists, Private No. 1 Suspect delivers an electrifying thriller where loyalty is tested and trust is scarce. From clandestine meetings in dark alleys to explosive confrontations on Capitol Hill, this installment proves that when you’re Number One, there’s no room for error—and failure is not an option.