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.

Interesting Story

Easy lisren. Great performance. Interesting points of view. Is there a sequel?

Suspect should be made into a film. WOW factor +++

What did you like about this audiobook?

This book was so good. It tugs at your heartstrings, paints a graphic picture of both Scott & Maggie & weaves a web of intrigue.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

If you mean dog training, I have already applied it to a family pet & it is working. I have already read 2 more Crais books.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

He certainly does. I learnt a great deal about dogs and their training.Robert Crais painted a very graphic, detailed picture of Maggie's smelling abilities which became an integral part of the book.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing. It was amazing

Do you have any additional comments?

I listended to Suspect twice straight off. My husband couldn't stop listening as well.

Simply loved this book.

An edge of your seat nonstop listen. I miss Scott and Maggie already. One if my very favorites.

Great story!

The narrator did an excellent job of different character voices. The book was a great crime story! Full of suspense and intrigue!

We Are Pack

What a great book I’ve had this in my library for a while, it starts of with a bang and continues. I loved the story line of trust and how Maggie finally accepted Scott into her pack. We are pack. The narrator did a fantastic job he really made the book come alive. If you love military/police dogs this is a must.

Great story.

This was an unstoppable start to finish listen. With an ending that left me in tears.

Crais best yet. i loved it and will read again!

Where does Suspect rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 3

What other book might you compare Suspect to and why?

Blue Heaven by cj box. Riveting plot.

What about MacLeod Andrews’s performance did you like?

All of it.

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

Man and dog help each other live again.

Any additional comments?

Hope to find more like this book.

outstanding!

I've been a fan of Crais for twenty years, but this one's special. The emotions of the characters, including Maggie (the German Shepherd) are so real and beautifully rendered that at times I could barely stand it. Also, it's an honorable tribute to the working dogs, especially those who live and work with cops and soldiers. so brave, so devoted to their "pack of two." Just beautiful.
Thank you to Robert Crais, and to MacLeod Andrews, who did an outstanding job of narrating the story!

Couldn't Put This Down!

If you could sum up Suspect in three words, what would they be?

If you love dogs and a good mystery you will love this. The story is told from different perspectives - and the dog's is fascinating. We all wonder what our dogs are thinking - now we know!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Maggie the dog is dedicated, damaged, caring, fun - a perfect character

What about MacLeod Andrews’s performance did you like?

Andrews gets it just right! You know the characters but he doesn't overplay - particularly when he speaks for the dog.

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

The Pack

Excellent Book

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This was an excellent read. I tried to drag it out because I didn't want it to end. The plot was ok but the interaction and story between James and Maggie was wonderful. I enjoyed being in their company. Yes; it brought tears and made me laugh out loud sometimes. The reader did a super job of putting you into the scenes. The last few minutes had you holding your breath...worried about the ending. I hope there will be another book with these characters and the reader.I've listened to other of Crais' books. This one is the best!