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The Last Detective
- An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 9
- Narrated by: James Daniels
- Series: Elvis Cole/Joe Pike, Book 9
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-20-08
- Language: English
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $27.27
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Publisher's Summary
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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A Scheme that Backfires!!
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One book and I was hooked
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- K. Corsiatto
- Indianna USA
- 10-02-12
Great listen! Great narrator!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If you like Jack Reacher then you should love the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike duo. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story line, fast paced but with emotions you can identify with.
What other book might you compare The Last Detective to and why?
I would compare to Lee Child's Reacher series.
What does James Daniels bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
James Daniels brings humor and down to earth emotion to his characters. They have flaws but they continue to struggle onward.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
As soon as I finished this book, I looked for the next one in the series with the same author!
Any additional comments?
I really enjoy the way Joe's character plays off Elvis's.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Stuart
- 04-10-11
Can't get enough
Since I read the first book in this series I cannot get enough of Elvis and Joe. The books are gripping from start to finish. Crais needs to start turning them out because I'm almost at the end of the series. I give these 5 stars.
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- Timothy
- 11-14-08
Outstanding!
The story and narration were exceptional. After I read this book I downloaded all of Robert Crais' books. Highly recommended.
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- Linda
- 11-06-13
Page Turner................
Where does The Last Detective rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of my favorites.
What did you like best about this story?
Elvis Cole's past and present collide.
What does James Daniels bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
James Daniels fits Elvis Cole and he is good at the female and kids voice.
Any additional comments?
Wondering why Elvis did not call Pike right away.
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- lyn
- 08-20-18
not his best
predictable plot. ..disappointed . other stories in the series much. better developed plot lines..overalll i would skip
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- renee
- United States
- 07-19-18
Great book and series
Love the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. I look forward to next books. Just keep same authors makes it better
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- Marilyn J Noeldner
- Oregon, WI, US
- 02-23-18
clean read
I really appreciated an interesting story with complicated characters & no gratuitous swearing. good read
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-23-18
Background
Learning Cole and Pike character foundations. This story more head than action. Ready for more.