For twenty-five years, Robert Crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. He is "a master of crime fiction" ( Associated Press ); "his novels get better with every new book" ( Portland Oregonian ); "Crais is hands-down the world's greatest crime writer" ( The Huffington Post ). But in Suspect , he may have written his most remarkable novel of all. LAPD cop Scott James is not doing so well, not since a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner Stephanie, nearly killed him, and ...
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For twenty-five years, Robert Crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. He is "a master of crime fiction" ( Associated Press ); "his novels get better with every new book" ( Portland Oregonian ); "Crais is hands-down the world's greatest crime writer" ( The Huffington Post ). But in Suspect , he may have written his most remarkable novel of all. LAPD cop Scott James is not doing so well, not since 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. The German shepherd survived three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan sniffing explosives before she lost her handler to an IED and sniper attack, and her PTSD is as bad as Scott's. They are each other's last chance. He was a young cop on the rise, she was bred to guard and protect. Now they are shunned and shunted to the side. They are suspect. And together they will set out to investigate the one case that no one wants them to touch: the identity of the men who murdered Stephanie. Nine months and sixteen days later, they remained free. They were still out there. What they begin to find is nothing like what Scott has been told, and where it will lead them will take them both through the darkest moments of their own personal hells. Whether they will make it out again, no one can say. Thrilling, emotional, intense, with some of the best characters and well-crafted writing in all of crime fiction, Suspect is further proof that "Crais just keeps getting better" ( Publishers Weekly ).
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I am a dog lover and I never understood anyone who did not love dogs?!
This was about a dog and a Veteran....loved the story.
Should be made into a movie.
Great read. Mr. Crais is an excellent writer! Well done.
Worth your time and money to enjoy!
jjares
Sep 4, 2015
A Wild Ride
This is my first book by this author and I was wowed by the tight plot and excellent writing. This story grabbed me on the first page and didn't let go. I certainly hope this is the beginning of a new series for Robert Crais.
The book opens with Maggie's story; this German shepherd survived three tours in the Middle East sniffing explosives before her partner (handler) dies in a sniper attack. She's been turned over to LAPD but they have found that her PSTD is too severe to use her.
LAPD cop Scott James is recovering from a night-time attack that killed his partner Stephanie and nearly ended his life. Because Scott was such a good cop, he has called in chips to work in the K-9 group (he could have been given a permanent medical retirement). When Scott goes to collect his K-9 partner, he demands the opportunity to work with Maggie. They are two lost souls that bond with each other; it's interesting that Scott has more to learn than Maggie. The info about the training and commitment between a dog and his handler is fascinating and is woven skillfully into the story.
Nine months later, Stephanie's death is still an open case and the new man investigating the case calls in Scott for his insights into the disaster. Before long, Scott isn't just a side-liner; he and Maggie push buttons that bring new clues to light.
This is a masterful, tension-filled race to the finish. The relationship between Maggie and Scott is intense and emotional. This is a great story.
ALLEN938
Nov 22, 2014
Suspect
Good book! Develops new characters that will be used in his next book.
annx
May 23, 2013
Excellent book!!
Well written, in very good condition, and good book for dog lovers.
