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The First Rule

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The First Rule by Robert Crais delves into the world of private investigator Joe Pike, who is drawn into a dangerous conflict following the murder of his close friend and former mercenary colleague. As Pike investigates, he uncovers a web of criminal activities and faces powerful adversaries, all while adhering to a strict code: look out for his own, no matter the cost. This crime thriller promises action, suspense, and moral dilemmas.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to fast-paced crime thrillers featuring a tough but compassionate private investigator navigating a world of organised crime. The engaging plot is filled with danger, quick-witted dialogue, and strong character development that keeps the tension high and the pages turning. If you appreciate stories with intricate mysteries and moral complexity, this might be the right choice for you.

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The First Rule

Joe Pike is out for revenge and no cop, no bad guy, no one alive, is going to stop him.
'A nerve-racking, switchbacking tale of guilt and redemption...so good it gives you goosebumps' EVENING STANDARD

Joe Pike is out for revenge and no cop, no bad guy, no one alive, is going to stop him.

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Frank Meyer had got out of the life safely. He had put an end to his mercenary days, turned over a new leaf and settled down with his wife and children. It had been a hard decision but, encouraged by his boss and friend Joe Pike, he had walked away.

Ten years later, a group of armed men break into his Los Angeles home and brutally gun down him and his family. It's a vicious, cold and professional job. The crew leave no trace behind except the bodies.

But they have made one catastrophic and almost certainly terminal mistake - Joe Pike. Because Pike is now determined to hunt down and eliminate everyone involved in the attack, one by one. And it doesn't matter that, as he starts to investigate, he discovers that these criminals are bigger and better organised than he ever could have imagined, because they are about to learn the first rule... Don't make Joe Pike mad...

Series: A Joe Pike Novel

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Reviews of The First Rule by Robert Crais highlight its gripping narrative, featuring a twist that imbues the book with emotional depth, making it a standout in Joe Pike's stories. The novel is celebrated for its thrilling plot, akin to the works of Lee Child and Michael Connelly, and Crais is praised for advancing the crime and thriller genre. Readers describe the book as an adrenaline-fuelled experience that compels devouring in one sitting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409118237

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole and Pike novels. Crais began a successful career in television in the 1970s, writing scripts for such major series as Cagney and Lacey, Miami Vice and Hill Street Blues. In addition to the Cole and Pike novels, he has also written several bestselling stand-alone thrillers. Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.

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