The Games

Two years ago, Jack Morgan was in Rio consulting on security for the World Cup. The tournament went without a hitch. Until a man died in one of the executive hospitality 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 causing panic, but Jack feared that the death was no freak occurrence.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.

Vorwort
Jack Morgan and his Private team face a deadly fight to save the 2016 Olympic Games

Autorentext
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

Klappentext

Jack Morgan and his private team face a deadly fight to save the 2016 Olympic Games. From one of the bestselling crime writers worldwide. At the Rio World Cup one man died during the final, caused by a rare and deadly virus. Now, back in Rio for the Olympic games, Jack has uncovered a terrifying plot. One murder at the World Cup was just a warning.

Zusammenfassung

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.
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'Action-packed'
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'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ

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'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE

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'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.