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.

For dog people...

This is a great crime story and a great dog story, especially if you have ever loved a Shepherd!

Right up there with the Watchman!

I was ready to return this after the first chapter, but kept listening. Glad I did. Story became so riveting I read it in a day. Character development, narration, and story were superb! I was familear with MacLeod Andrews from Coulters' "Brit in the FBI" series . He is easy to listen to.

Wow...

This was the BEST! I could not stop listening. This is the perfect blend of mystery, suspense, humor, love and reality. The author put great thought into his characters and storyline and his hard work shines in this book. Loved!

Dogs rule, Men drool

Suspect is a great mystery/detective story that also tugs at your heart strings. MacLeod Andrews was fantastic narrating this story and swapping between Scott and Maggie's POV. Both man and canine came together to heal each other's wounds and form a new pack. This is absolutely one book you can start reading and not put down. I will definitely be looking into book two.

Narration exceptional

The narrator was outstanding in differentiating the characters of this well-woven storyline, a K9 patrol officer/handler and his beloved police dog solving a case. The author’s approach was interesting, weaving around different points of view (and voices) of several key characters, including Maggie the dog.

Story With A Heart

This story is told in first person from the perspective of the major characters including Maggie. Maggie is the working dog and it was interesting getting her perspective. I haven’t had a dog since I was a child, but Maggie’s character and reactions to situations take me back to the feelings I had being with my dogs as a kid.

The plot unfolds quickly with character development at the front. I got so involved that I was at times talking to all of the people about their decisions! There were twists and turns and uplifting moments. The narrator was spectacular, and the end was satisfying. This is the first 5 star rating I have given in a very long time. This was a very good listen.

A great Love Story and Thriller

What made the experience of listening to Suspect the most enjoyable?

The characters are so vivid and contemporary that the reader can almost share their joy and pain.

What did you like best about this story?

The continuity from one location and series of events to another.

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

Maggie and did I say Maggie!

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

The Pack mentality!

Any additional comments?

I could not put it down. While a new character I look forward to reading of Rick and Maggie's adventures again.

GREAT story

There are times I liked the narrator and other times he was hard to listen to. Story was great.

good story

a little predictable but well worth the time, it is definitely the beginning of a series

Dog man

Brilliant story, brilliantly performed, classic Robert Crais. I am waiting expectantly for his next book. More Elvis, more Maggie, more Scott, more Joe Pike!