Suspect

By: Robert Crais

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Thriller/Suspense, 2014

For 25 years, Robert Crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. He is "a master of crime fiction" (Associated Press); "his novels get better with every new book" (Portland Oregonian); "Crais is hands-down the world’s greatest crime writer" (The Huffington Post).

But in Suspect, he may have written his most remarkable novel of all.

LAPD cop Scott James is not doing so well, not since a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner, Stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. He is unfit for duty - until he meets his new partner.

Maggie is not doing so well, either. The German shepherd survived three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan sniffing explosives before she lost her handler to an IED and sniper attack, and her PTSD is as bad as Scott’s.

They are each other’s last chance. He was a young cop on the rise; she was bred to guard and protect. Now they are shunned and shunted to the side. They are suspect. And together they will set out to investigate the one case that no one wants them to touch: the identity of the men who murdered Stephanie.

Nine months and sixteen days later, they remained free. They were still out there.

What they begin to find is nothing like what Scott has been told, and where it will lead them will take them both through the darkest moments of their own personal hells. Whether they will make it out again, no one can say.

Thrilling, emotional, intense, with some of the best characters and well-crafted writing in all of crime fiction, Suspect is further proof that "Crais just keeps getting better" (Publishers Weekly).

©2013 Robert Crais (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Great story. A little sad at times but worth it.

Kept me interested even though I felt it was a tiny bit predictable. Great bond between the "War Dogs" teaches about perseverance, compassion, and healing. Definitely made me love on my dog more. Leland was awesome in my eyes.

The dog made the book!

This was a great story. It was well written and maintained my interest throughout. What I most enjoyed was the narrative from the dog’s perspective and the detailed descriptions of the powerful ability of a dogs senses, particularly smell. What sealed the deal was the emotional attachment between dog and human as depicted in the novel. The story made me want rush home just to hug my dogs. While this was a murder mystery it was also a feel good book. I’m ready for book two.

Very enjoyable

I like Craig overall, but still think this could be his best so far. It is not so much the plot as the way he nailed the characters. Maggie has made me reconsider having a German Shepherd.

Read or listen to this one. I think you will like it a lot!

Dogs the star!

if you are a dog lover, this book is for you! mans best friend without fsik".

Great fun especially for dog lovers

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

As the owner of a German Shepherd, Crais nailed these amazing dog. A great story, fast-paced and heartwarming. A very enjoyable listen. I highly recommend this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Suspect?

When Scott and Maggie finally click.

Which character – as performed by MacLeod Andrews – was your favorite?

Leland

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Heart-stopping and Heart-warming!

Any additional comments?

Loved the detail about what these dogs can do; information and entertaining. I liked the strong female character.

Jane2017

I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't quite what I expected but never the less I'm happy that I listened. Looking forward to more from this author.

An absolutely mesmerizing and fascinating novel..

Would you consider the audio edition of Suspect to be better than the print version?

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What was one of the most memorable moments of Suspect?

so many to choose from.....Maggie protecting her dead handler.....Scott who keeps hearing his dead partner asking him not to leave her

What about MacLeod Andrews’s performance did you like?

While Maggie and Scott sound similar, the nuances he gives both characters is great

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

again so many, never did I believe I would be sobbing 10 minutes into a mystery!

Any additional comments?

I've enjoyed the Tara series by Rosenberg, but this is the first "dog" novel where the dog has been a character. I thought I was just buying a mystery from an author I enjoy reading, but simply was unable to put it down. Found myself taking long rides simply to listen to the next chapter. Great narator as well! Highest recommendation.

An amazingly great story.

Would you listen to Suspect again? Why?

Absolutely. I have already started it over again as the story is well done.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Maggie; having her point of view makes the story great!

Have you listened to any of MacLeod Andrews’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first time I've heard this narrator and he is excellent.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Pack, alpha, protect.

Another great story made better by adding Maggie!!

Author Crais never fails to deliver! I plan to read/listen to all his books. Excellent story teller.

Looking for more

this book really kept me going exclamation mark I want more of Scott James and Maggie.