Joe Pike and Elvis Cole are some of my favorite characters. As private detectives and investigators they are tough, thorough and have an innate sense of justice that kicks in when they see something going wrong.

Pike is in the parking lot of his bank after completing a business transaction when he sees the teller, Isabel, who helped him, come out of the bank on her break. As she walks down the sidewalk, a van stops beside her and two men forcibly abduct her and drive away. Without thinking Pike follows the van, calling for back up from the police, and rescues Isabel.

That should have been the end of the story, but shortly after posting bail the abductors are murdered and Isabel disappears.

Believing that not everything is at it seems, Pike asks Elvis Cole, his partner, to check into Isabel and the men who were murdered. What Cole discovers is a complicated story of corporate whistle blowing gone wrong, a dysfunctional family, lies deceit and betrayal and a lot of cash at stake. Isabel seems to be right in the middle of it all, but Pike can’t tell whether she is a victim or a perpetrator. As Pike and Cole follow the trail of deceit and lies, they find that someone is dogging their every step, determined to keep the secrets they are trying to expose, no matter what the cost.

Crais has written another satisfying and intriguing novel. Like Michael Connelly, Crais has created a great series with nuanced yet interesting characters and interesting plot lines. His books never fail to satisfy!

Brenda’s Rating: ****(4 Out of 5 Stars)

Recommend this Book to: Sharon and Marian

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