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The Last Detective: An Elvis Cole Novel Audiobook
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Elvis Cole's relationship with attorney Lucy Chenier is strained. When she moved from Louisiana to join Elvis in Los Angeles, she never dreamed that violence would so easily touch her life -- but then the unthinkable happens. While Lucy is away on business and her ten-year-old son, Ben, is staying with Elvis, Ben disappears without a trace. Desperate to believe that the boy has run away, evidence soon mounts to suggest a much darker scenario. Joining forces with his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, Elvis frantically searches for Ben with the help of LAPD Detective Carol Starkey, as Lucy's wealthy, oil-industry ex-husband attempts to wrest control of the investigation. Amid the maelstrom of personal conflicts, Elvis and Joe are forced to consider a more troubling lead -- one indicating that Ben's disappearance is connected to a terrible, long-held secret from Elvis Cole's past. Venturing deep inside a complex psyche, Crais explores Elvis' need for family - the military that embraced him during a troubled adolescence, his rock-solid partnership with Pike, and his floundering relationship with Lucy - as they race the clock in their search for Ben. The Last Detective is Robert Crais' richest, most intense tale of suspense yet.
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"I guess I really loved this book, because I stayed up until 1:30 AM unable to put it down until it was finished. I know I love these guys. In this book Crais exposes greater dimensions of character in his heroes and treats us to a deeper glimpse into the history and heart of Elvis Cole. Some male readers bemoan this trend in his later books, but I think female readers generally like to know the heart, mind, personality of the characters to truly enjoy a thriller and for me that is what moves a page-turner from good to great--not just unfolding a gripping plot but also getting inside the skin of realistic human characters. My one complaint is that the last quarter of the plot and the final shoot out were too similar to The Watchman, which I just happened to read the night before, which made it too easy to see what was going on in this story. If I hadn't have read the Watchman first, I'm sure I would have loved this book even more."
— Lola4 (5 out of 5 stars)
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An Audie Award Finalist
The Last Detective Listener Reviews
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" Likely the best Crais novel I've read yet! "
— Cynthia, 2/14/2014 -
" Just finished. It was pretty good. Better than I thought it would be. This was my first Robert Crais. "
— Temple, 2/13/2014 -
" Crais was recommended by several folks - wasn't sure I was going to like the plot as it started up, but it became a really suspenseful tale - hard to put down. Now I want to read some more books written by him. "
— Rhod, 2/10/2014 -
" Although there was very little humor in this book compared to his others I still really enjoyed it. What a great writer. "
— Beth, 1/30/2014 -
" SO far this book is a thriller, never know what is going to happen next. "
— Michael, 1/27/2014 -
" Crais starts out well with a great description of the dangers of Alaskan Brown Bears. Then he moves to L A with a mysterious kidnapping. But like most Crais novels, it just sorta gets ho humm for me near the end. I would recommend Pelecanos, Lehane, Rankin, Connelly, or even Robert Parker over Crais most anyday. But Crais 's Elvis Cole series can be a fun read at times. "
— Brian, 1/26/2014 -
" Joe & Elvis were heroes once again. A fast read with a predictable ending. "
— Tim, 1/22/2014 -
" What an outstanding book! I sat down yesterday morning and didn't put it down until I was finished yesterday afternoon! This was my first introduction to Elvis Cole & Joe Pike and what a deadly combo these two make!! I found the story riveting from the opening page and loved how these guys decided to take matters into their own hands. I mean, what can you do if the police aren't doing enough and a meddling ex-husband starts making things worse? Who is actually trying to get to the bottom of this mystery and who would rather not? What depths will those involved in this sinister plot go to just to prove a point? Read the book to find out!!! "
— Adam, 1/19/2014 -
" Not up to Crais usual high standard. A bit boring. "
— Eugeneson, 1/14/2014 -
" Good whodunit book. "
— Susan, 12/9/2013 -
" Familiar, predictable plot. "
— Loree, 10/13/2013 -
" I keep reading this series out of order and not minding. Great story-telling, and each book gives new info on the characters' backgrounds that I think I've missed in other books. Also, Crais gives my favorite fictional detective, Harry Bosh, an anonymous walk-on role. Too cool... "
— Kurt, 9/22/2013 -
" Another hit by Robert Crais, one not to be missed. "
— Linda, 9/20/2013 -
" Elvis Cole #9 "
— Rochelle, 7/17/2013 -
" love my elvis and joe "
— Annie, 7/16/2013 -
" omg i just started reading this book and i'm soo excited! hhee wish me luck! "
— Bara'ah, 5/31/2013 -
" Another great book by Crais. wish I could stay home and read all day! "
— Sue, 5/12/2013 -
" Cole and Pike back together. Lucy (and Ben) are gone. "
— Ronald, 4/12/2013 -
" Cole is cool. That is all. "
— Michelle, 2/9/2013 -
" His best book yet. A real thriller with a great plot, fast action and real characters. "
— Joyce, 12/15/2012 -
" Okay, I'm not much into pulp fiction mysteries. However, since my friends keep giving me their old paperbacks I do read some just before bedtime. This one was a notch above most. "
— el_quijote, 11/21/2012 -
" Wow! First time reading this author. What a page-turner -- read it in two sittings. Am now off to the library to find a couple more of his titles. "
— Rob, 11/9/2012 -
" Not enough Pike. "
— Carolyn, 6/25/2012 -
" As I started reading, I hated this book, then I loved it. Slow to get into, but like the roller coasters I love, it picked up speed. I finished this on Sweet 16 weekend, and the decision was, do I watch basketball or read? Saw some Elvis background, nice. "
— Mike, 2/25/2012 -
" I'm behind on this series and am working on catching up. Elvis Cole and Joe Pike search for Lucy(Elvis's girlfriend)'s son, who was kidnapped while Elvis was looking after him. Good action, but was quite easy to figure out what was really going on. "
— Lesley, 7/29/2011 -
" Really liked it! Lots of action! "
— Colleen, 5/19/2011 -
" Great, believable action with excellent insight into the characters. "
— Ken, 4/6/2011 -
" Another great book by Crais. wish I could stay home and read all day! "
— Sue, 3/2/2011 -
" Pivotal installment in the Cole and Pike series. This one provides more of the back story of these two characters. Highly recommend this series for fans of Lee Child, Jeffrey Deaver or Dennis Lehane. "
— Kathleen, 2/28/2011 -
" SO far this book is a thriller, never know what is going to happen next. "
— Michael, 1/7/2011 -
" An early book on Elvis Cole's life. "
— Burt, 12/31/2010 -
" A bit predictable but still great "
— Kaylol, 12/9/2010 -
" if I could have, 3 1/2 stars "
— Andrea, 11/13/2010 -
" Elvis Cole and Joe Pike to the rescue, "
— LuAnn, 10/14/2010 -
" Someone kidnaps Ben, the only child of Lucy, Cole's partner. Cole and Joe Pike have to find the boy before it's too late. First appearance of detective Starkey. "
— Elena, 9/17/2010 -
" The Last Detective by Robert Crais (2004) "
— Kathleen, 8/23/2010 -
" Entertaining, though I am not sure that this is one of Crais' stronger books. There seemed to be quite a few different threads going on - and though the plot was well resolved, I wasn't sure why some bits of the book were included. "
— Nina, 5/26/2010
About Robert Crais
Robert Crais is an American author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Taken, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He received the Ross Macdonald Literary Award in 2006, The Eye—Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, and the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award in 2014. He has written for such acclaimed television shows as L.A. Law, Cagney and Lacey, Miami Vice, and Hill Street Blues. A film adaptation of his novel Hostage was released in 2005, starring Bruce Willis as ex-LAPD SWAT negotiator Jeff Talley.
About James Daniels
James Daniels is a voice talent who has narrated more than forty audiobooks and won two AudioFile Earphones Awards for his readings.