Robert Crais
Hardcover | Pages: 312 pages Rating: 4.16 | 20950 Users | 2544 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Suspect |
| ISBN: | 0399161481 (ISBN13: 9780399161483) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Scott James & Maggie #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Anthony Award Nominee for Best Novel (2014), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2013) |
Explanation To Books Suspect (Scott James & Maggie #1)
LAPD cop Scott James is not doing so well. Eight months ago, 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. A German shepherd who survived three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan sniffing explosives before losing her handler to an IED, her PTSD is as bad as Scott's.
They are each other's last chance. Shunned and shunted to the side, they set out to investigate the one case that no one wants them to touch: the identity of the men who murdered Stephanie. What they begin to find is nothing like what Scott has been told, and the journey will take them both through the darkest moments of their own personal hells. Whether they will make it out again, no one can say.
Identify Appertaining To Books Suspect (Scott James & Maggie #1)
| Title | : | Suspect (Scott James & Maggie #1) |
| Author | : | Robert Crais |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 312 pages |
| Published | : | January 22nd 2013 by G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Thriller. Crime. Mystery Thriller |
Rating Appertaining To Books Suspect (Scott James & Maggie #1)
Ratings: 4.16 From 20950 Users | 2544 ReviewsCriticize Appertaining To Books Suspect (Scott James & Maggie #1)
I'm a big fan of Robert Crais' Elvis Cole series (and the Joe Pike spinoff series), but I must admit I have been less of a fan of his stand-alone fiction. This is not a knock on Crais as a writer; it's more about my own tendency to form attachments to series characters. So when Suspect came out and I realized it was a stand-alone, I was less than enthused. But in my desperation for something new to read, I reluctantly picked it up.It turned out to be one of Crais' best novels.LAPD officer ScottBest Dog Book Ever!Perhaps you'll start this book, as I did, by wishing it had been Elvis Cole #14 and/or Joe Pike #5. But you will definitely finish it cheering and hoping that it is actually Scott & Maggie #1!This was a great new read from Robert Crais with a cast of new characters (although the hyper sex-driven SID criminalist John Chen from the Cole/Pike books makes a cameo appearance in his usual sleazy style) centring around two post-traumatic stress syndrome damaged survivors trying
4/5; 4 stars; A-MacLeod Andrews did a good job narrating this audiobook. I think its always especially challenging to tell a story where part of the viewpoint is taken from that of an animal. I think the portrayal of the dog training/dog behaviour information in this book brought it from a 3 star to 4 star rating for me. The spotlight really shone on Maggie and what an extraordinary soldier she was. The training these working dogs and their handlers undergo is intensive and detailed. I think the
4.5 Stars! Gripping, intense plot...fantastic narration!Maggie My first read by this author and I really enjoyed it! While there was a satisfying ending, I could see these characters finding their way into another story, and I'm hoping that's a possibility! Do you hear me Robert Crais?? About the audiobook... Macleod Andrews is one of my favorite narrators. This talented man knows how to use his voice no matter the genre of book he reads, and always gives it that extra little punch!
This is a book that you need to read if you're an animal lover! I loved the whole aspect of the bond that formed between Scott and Maggie. They are both wounded warriors, grieving their lost love ones, and somewhat rejected because of their emotional/physical wounds. Maggie was so awesome, I felt my heart fill with love for this wonderful German Shepherd. I am a huge fan of this breed, and Crais presents their wonderful natures in the most truthful and vibrant way. Crais fills in some
This hard hitting riveting story of a cop and his doggedness is well worth the read or listen. Mr. Crais is a master of suspense and a true writer of thrills. 9 of 10 stars
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