The Private is a Thriller / Crime Fiction series by James Patterson, made up of 21 books published between 2010 and 2026. It begins with Private ( With: Maxine Paetro, Mark Sullivan) (2010), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Private Tokyo ( With: Adam Hamdy) (2026), spanning 16 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | Private ( With: Maxine Paetro, Mark Sullivan) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Private London ( With: Mark Pearson) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Private Games ( With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Private: # 1 Suspect ( With: Maxine Paetro) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Private Berlin ( With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Private L.A. ( With: Mark Sullivan) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Private Down Under / Oz ( With: Michael White) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Private India ( With: Ashwin Sanghi) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | Private Vegas ( With: Maxine Paetro) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Private Sydney / Missing ( With: Kathryn Fox) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | Private Paris ( With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Private Rio / The Games ( With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | Private Delhi / Count to Ten ( With: Ashwin Sanghi) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | Princess ( With: Rees Jones) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 15 | Private Moscow ( With: Adam Hamdy) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 16 | Private Rogue / Private: Missing Persons ( With: Adam Hamdy) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 17 | Private Beijing ( With: Adam Hamdy) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 18 | Private Rome ( With: Adam Hamdy) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 19 | Private Monaco ( With: Adam Hamdy) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 20 | Private Dublin ( With: Adam Hamdy) | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 21 | Private Tokyo ( With: Adam Hamdy)Latest | 2026 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Private series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Private series?
Start with Private ( With: Maxine Paetro, Mark Sullivan) (2010), the first book in the Private series by James Patterson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Private series?
There are 21 books in the Private series by James Patterson, published between 2010 and 2026.
What is the first book in the Private series?
The first book in the Private series is Private ( With: Maxine Paetro, Mark Sullivan), published in 2010 by James Patterson.
What is the latest book in the Private series?
The most recent book in the Private series is Private Tokyo ( With: Adam Hamdy) (2026) by James Patterson.