PRIVATE L.A.

Listeners know exactly what to expect from a Patterson novel, and Jay Snyder delivers the goods. Snyder uses experience and timing to match his voice to the short, action-packed chapters. He accurately tracks the relentless pace of the book, deftly switching between characters with realistic accents and easy transitions between male and female voices. This new book in the Private series finds lead detective Jack Morgan investigating the kidnapping of a celebrity family while joining forces with local law enforcement to stop a murderous threat to the city of Los Angeles. Like most Patterson books, this is a great listen for commuting and travel as chapters are generally about four minutes long. M.L.R. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2014]