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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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- Fan
- Santa Cruz, CA, United States
- 02-21-13
One book and I was hooked
Any additional comments?
I came to crime fiction quite by accident and surprised myself about 2 years ago when i was looking for a new book and found THE FIFTH WITNESS by Michael Connelly. now I don't much want to read anything else.I found the Elvis and Joe series via Crais' SUSPECT, which I loved. I immediately bought the first three Cole/Pike-s. I have now been through most of them I was reluctant read the Pike-centric books because I am so wild about Elvis, but I now love the Still Zen quality of Joe. I hate guns. I am not so into this much violence, but I still really like the books. the Last Detective and LA Requiem are my favorites, but I like the whole series very much. not as much as Michael Connelly, but I like Crais enough to be wondering what will come next. To me, finding new authors is one of the great pleasures of reading.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- R. Pontiflet
- Fairfield, CA USA
- 02-09-15
A Scheme that Backfires!!
This is a good tale of suspense highlighting how an under-handed scheme can backfire. The Audible description of this story is good. The real thick of this story revolves around the question: At what lengths will a person go to in order to get what they want? Be careful of the scheme you concoct for it can become your worst nightmare! This is an enjoyable story. I found no fault with the narrator.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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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.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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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.
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
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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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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Jim
- 01-12-19
Very Good But
Performance was very well done. Story was good but (spoiler) chapter 25 dragged a bit with too much detail for so much information and extreme action. Story line itself is very good. Definitely with the read/listen nonetheless.
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- Bruce
- 12-19-18
Really good backstory
This book and L. A. Requiem really stepped up the quality from the preceding books in the series. Cole only allowed himself to be ambushed once and only failed to incapacitate one defeated bad guy before moving on and leaving him to rejoin the action. A monster peeve of mine is when allegedly bright characters knock out a bad guy and then just keep going as if unconsciousness lasts for more than a few seconds or minutes. Invariably, the bad guy wakes up and makes the character and the author look like fools.
Aside from those minor quibbles, this was a much better effort than several previous books in the series. I loved the action packed retrospectives!
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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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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- renee
- 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