About the book
“Stunning . . . Shrewdly written and sharply plotted . . . The Last Detective is a rare treat.”—The Washington Post Book World
“Fast-moving . . . a page-turning thriller.”—Chicago Tribune
P.I. Elvis Cole’s relationship with attorney Lucy Chenier is strained, but it becomes even more tense when the unthinkable happens: While Lucy is away on business and her ten-year-old son, Ben, is staying with Elvis, the boy vanishes without a trace. When the kidnappers call, it’s not for ransom, but for a promise to punish Cole for past sins he claims he didn’t commit. With LAPD wrestling over the case and the boy’s estranged father attempting to take control of the investigation, Cole vows to find Ben first. But Cole’s partner, Joe Pike, knows more about this case than he has said. Pike lives in a world where dangerous men commit crimes beyond all reckoning. Now, one of those men is alive and well in L.A.—and calling Elvis Cole to war.
Editions of The Last Detective
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385504263
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593157176
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345451903
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385504270
Read an Excerpt
“Stunning . . . Shrewdly written and sharply plotted . . . The Last Detective is a rare treat.”—The Washington Post Book World
“Fast-moving . . . a page-turning thriller.”—Chicago Tribune
P.I. Elvis Cole’s relationship with attorney Lucy Chenier is strained, but it becomes even more tense when the unthinkable happens: While Lucy is away on business and her ten-year-old son, Ben, is staying with Elvis, the boy vanishes without a trace. When the kidnappers call, it’s not for ransom, but for a promise to punish Cole for past sins he claims he didn’t commit. With LAPD wrestling over the case and the boy’s estranged father attempting to take control of the investigation, Cole vows to find Ben first. But Cole’s partner, Joe Pike, knows more about this case than he has said. Pike lives in a world where dangerous men commit crimes beyond all reckoning. Now, one of those men is alive and well in L.A.—and calling Elvis Cole to war.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Detective about?
“Stunning . . . Shrewdly written and sharply plotted . . . The Last Detective is a rare treat.”—The Washington Post Book World
“Fast-moving . . . a page-turning thriller.”—Chicago Tribune
P.I. Elvis Cole’s relationship with attorney Lucy Chenier is strained, but it becomes even more tense when the unthinkable happens: While Lucy is away on business and her ten-year-old son, Ben, is staying with Elvis, the boy vanishes without a trace. When the kidnappers call, it’s not for ransom, but for a promise to punish Cole for past sins he claims he didn’t commit. With LAPD wrestling over the case and the boy’s estranged father attempting to take control of the investigation, Cole vows to find Ben first. But Cole’s partner, Joe Pike, knows more about this case than he has said. Pike lives in a world where dangerous men commit crimes beyond all reckoning. Now, one of those men is alive and well in L.A.—and calling Elvis Cole to war.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Last Detective?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Last Detective?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385504263
Is The Last Detective part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Last Detective?
Robert Crais
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Last Detective is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385504263) and paperback(ISBN 9780593157176) and paperback(ISBN 9780345451903) and ebook(ISBN 9780385504270)
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