Robert Crais is considered a master crime writer. This book is different from his series with Elvis and Joe. Maggie a Marine bomb dog is wounded and handler was killed. She is being evaluated as an LAPD dog. Officer James was also wounded and partner killed and is fighting to stay on the police force and is assigned to Maggie. They heal together and try to solve the murder of his partner. Lots of suspense, action, and some humor. Crais also provide a great deal of information about military and police dogs. The story is told from both the view point of the police officer and the Maggie the dog. Hope this becomes a series. It was a who done it that leaves one feeling good. Well worth the credits. Macleod Andrews did a good job narrating the story.

I guess I'm a sucker for dog books - especially books about big, furry dogs with an edge. And this one is terrific. The biggest issue with this book is that it's not longer. I could easily have listened to another 4 hours and been just fine with that. It's efficiently and professionally written. Maybe just a little predictable, but a good listen.

Here's my best recommendation: if you have to do something unpleasant - like clean the garage or basement - load this one on your iPod and get to work. The time will fly by. Maggie is great company. You'll miss her when it's done.

And I am a dog lover. I was also glad to read other reviews from women who had tears in their eyes after the end of the prologue chapter. I teared up several times during this very smoothly written and performed story. I'll admit I fell for the anthropomorphic Maggie bits 100% and I usually try to avoid doing that but Crais pulled me in with his writing.

This is a story of bravery and love and it's done very nicely. I'm sure it will become a much loved story this year...I listened to it straight thru..It's 3AM and here I am blowing my nose and wiping the tears away.

Well done.

This purchase is not my normal type of book. I downloaded the first chapter, still wasn't sure this was for me. I am glad I purchased this book. Really good writer I am unfamiliar with. Really interesting and compelling story. It got me on an emotional level so much I was almost afraid to listen to the end.
This is not a genre I will listen to all the time but every once in awhile.

Have always loved Crais, but in SUSPECT he takes it to a new level of mystery, suspense and heart.

All of them, Could feel the acceptance between Maggie and Scott, especially in the car. Dog lovers know what I mean as I could almost feel the presence of Maggie as she nudged against Scott.

Don't wait to buy this work, you won't regret it.

Action, Romance & Suspense

The Entire Story !!

The Ending

Yes

One of the best books I have every purchased on here & I have purchased a LOT of them !!

I have not read Suspect, however, after listening, I believe reading it would be just as
good. It's a great story.

The plot kept me listening because, the bad guys were a pretty good mystery.

All the scenes with Maggie and Scott are my favorite. listening to their relationship develop was the best. I really liked how the author wrote some scenes from Maggies point of view.

Scott growing protective of Maggie. Maggie coming to accept Scott as "pack".

I would like more stories of Scott and Maggie. They are just getting started!

This is more than just a dog story. It is a tale of two emotionally and physically wounded beings, a dog and a man, who find each other and heal together. As I have not read any of Crais' books before, I can't compare this to them. For me, this was a great listen, well-narrated and well-written. I will definitely look for more from this author.

I was fascinated by the point of view of Maggie, the dog. This could have been so lame, but it was fascinating. Plot was satisfying and kept me engaged throughout. I'm quite satisfied and would read another from Crais.

You get the feel of the story being in audio

The bonding between man and dog

Very clean

Being a dog lover, when Maggies first partner was killed I thought wow. Good healing story for man and beast.

Very good, being a fan of Pike and Cole I think this tops the cake.