The Wanted

An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel, Book 17

De: Robert Crais

Narrado por: Luke Daniels

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Investigator Elvis Cole and his partner Joe Pike take on the deadliest case of their lives in the new masterpiece of suspense from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Robert Crais.

It seemed like a simple case - before the bodies started piling up...

When single-mother Devon Connor hires Elvis Cole, it’s because her troubled teenage son Tyson is flashing cash and she’s afraid he’s dealing drugs. But the truth is devastatingly different. With two others, he’s been responsible for a string of high-end burglaries, a crime spree that takes a deadly turn when one of them is murdered and Tyson and his girlfriend disappear.

They stole the wrong thing from the wrong man, and, determined to get it back, he has hired two men who are smart and brutal and the best at what they do.

To even the odds, Cole brings in his friend Joe Pike, but even the two of them together may be overmatched. The police don’t want them anywhere near the investigation, the teenagers refuse to be found, and the hired killers are leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Pretty soon, they’ll find out everything they need to know to track the kids down - and then nothing that Elvis or Joe can do may make any difference. It might even get them killed.

©2005 Robert Crais (P)2017 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Another winner from Crais.

Great book!! What I have come to expect from Crais. Pike and Cole are two of the best characters I ever read. Can't get enough.

Mispronounced

The narrator pronounces Lucy’s last name different than all the other audio books. It distracted me from the story. Every time he said it wrong I cringed.

When it’s a series the narrator needs to do their homework and make sure they are saying the names correctly. Great story but this took away from it.

The plot

Cole is a cool character with an entertaining plot. Also, Joe Pike adds excitement and roughness.

Luke Daniels is great

Enjoyed it but the story is weaker than most in this series. An unusual mistake by Pike extends the story a couple of hours, but it seems pieced together and not consistent with the character from previous books.

Hardly worth the wait

About 3/4 of the way through the book I felt like strangling the teenagers myself. They did not gain my sympathy at all, especially the airhead/ Valley Girl- sounding Amber. She had zero redeeming qualities. I have almost all Mr. Craise’s books and usually enjoy them, but this one didn’t measure up, I like Joe Pike as a character, but in this one I don’t see why he was included. Better luck next time.

Great book and series

Love the book and series. I like that series getting more interesting. Hope continues to advance characters

Welcome back Elvis and Pike!

What made the experience of listening to The Wanted the most enjoyable?

The characters stayed true to form. Have been waiting for an Elvis Cole for sometime. This book also adds another dimension to their relationshhp. No spoiler.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It did keep me listening over New Year break. I try to predict an outcome while I listen, but the ending was a total surprise.

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

He did a good job of keeping the characters clear, thought the women in the flea market was hard. The flow was great. There was no "he said" or "she replied ..."

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

No matter the crime, its Elvis and Joe time.

Elvis & Pike!!

Another awesome book in the Elvis Cole & Joe Pike series. This one has a desperate single mother reaching out to Elvis to help figure out what is going on with her teenaged son. Things quickly spiral into a suspenseful mystery that is well plotted and has excellent character development. You won’t want to miss this book and if you haven’t read the whole series you should definitely consider doing so. It is a fantastic series with great plots, suspense, humor and superb characters!

Robert Crais can write a book.

This author can write a book. There were times where is it was almost predictable but I enjoy the writing style so much I didn't really care. Pike and Cole are a hell of a team

Awesome duo

This is my 4th book about this private eye duo. Well written detective book with unusual protagonists Joe Pike and Elvis Cole that will keep you guessing about motive and next moves. Joe is intense and nonverbal except for direct commands and Elvis is witty and verbose. I've got to go back to earlier books to find out how these 2 became partners
In this story the 2 are engaged in tracking down 2 wayward teenagers, and keeping them safe from the bad guys. Luke Daniels does an excellent job with narration. He paints a picture with his interpretation of each character's voice. Good thriller You'll like it.