Author: Robert Crais
Genre: Mystery, Joe Pike Series #3
Published: 2011
Personal Rating: 3/5 (just okay)
Format: Book
Format: Book
Yearly Count: 14
From Robert Crais' Website:
Dru Rayne and her uncle fled to L.A. after Hurricane Katrina; but now, five years later, they face a different danger. When Joe Pike witnesses Dru's uncle beaten by a protection gang, he offers his help, but neither of them want it-and neither do the federal agents mysteriously watching them.
As the level of violence escalates, and Pike himself becomes a target, he and Elvis Cole learn that Dru and her uncle are not who they seem- and that everything he thought he knew about them has been a lie. A vengeful and murderous force from their past is now catching up to them . . . and only Pike and Cole stand in the way.
It has become very apparent to me that I prefer Pike as the sidekick to Cole instead of visa-versa. Pike's quiet, dark, mysterious nature is spoiled as the frontrunner. So, part of my disappointment stems from that reality, while the other part concerning Pike was his reaction/attraction to Dru. It was uncharacteristic and not believable.
I did like the beginning in how the mystery evolved and, of course, the relationship between Pike and Cole. Cole went a little over the top in a scene or two, but whatever. I still like them as a team, however, I may just stick to the Cole series and let this one go.
My thanks go to LibraryThing Early Reviewers program and Putnam Adult (Penguin) for sending me this ARC.
My thanks go to LibraryThing Early Reviewers program and Putnam Adult (Penguin) for sending me this ARC.
I've never tried Crais's work, but have a couple in my TBR pile. Now I have to figure out which series they're from.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ I think you already know what series I would recommend. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this author...not sure if I want to start a series but I enjoyed reading your thoughts!!
ReplyDeleteFor real? He has two series and 3 standalone books. One of my first introductions to him (before he became popular) was his standalone Hostage. It actually became a movie. I think maybe a made for TV movie. I don't remember now. Anyway, I really liked that book and found his series from there. His second series has only been around for a few years, though.
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