Private L. A. by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan 425 pages

This book is the 6th installment in the Private series.  A famous Hollywood couple suddenly disappears.  Have they been kidnapped or murdered and what has become of their 3 adopted children?  In typical James Patterson style, this book was a fast and thrilling read.  The short and action packed chapters keep the pages turning.  What struck me most about this book were the similarities to another real-life Hollywood couple, "Brangelina".  The couple in this book, like the real couple, are stars in their own right, writing and producing films, also.   They are huge philanthropists, visiting 3rd world countries, adopting special needs children and truly trying to make a difference amongst all the glitz and glamour.

However, in this story it all takes a dark turn.  Mega celebrities Thom and Jennifer Harlow have just returned from making an epic film in Vietnam.  Home less than a week, the whole family disappears, despite state of the art security systems.  That is when Private is hired to find the missing family. Will they be found alive?  Why have they disappeared? Sex? Greed? or some other darker reason....you will have to read to find the answer.