Description
Private Down Under (also published as Private Oz) by James Patterson and Michael White is a fast-paced thriller and part of the Private series, marking the first instalment set in Australia. The story follows the elite investigation agency’s new Sydney office, led by seasoned agent Craig Gisto, as it immediately faces high-stakes challenges. The narrative opens with a shocking murder during the office’s grand opening, setting the tone for a multi-layered investigation that spans Sydney’s affluent Eastern Suburbs, involving a serial killer preying on young women, a high-profile kidnapping of an Asian business tycoon’s son, and a rock star seeking protection.
Operating in a world of organised crime, celebrity intrigue, and complex security threats, Gisto and his team must navigate overlapping cases that test their skills, judgment, and endurance. With multiple plotlines, vivid locations, and suspenseful twists, the novel delivers the trademark tension and momentum that fans of the Private series expect, while introducing readers to the distinctive challenges of law enforcement and private investigation in an Australian setting.
