The Forgotten Man

An Elvis Cole & Joe Pike thriller
Series: Cole & Pike
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The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais is a gripping crime thriller that follows private investigator Elvis Cole as he investigates a case involving an unidentified murder victim who might be linked to his past. As Cole delves deeper, he confronts dark secrets and faces emotional turmoil in his quest for truth, blending action, mystery, and personal discovery.
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The Forgotten Man

The minefield of Elvis Cole's past is coming back to haunt him - with a vengeance...
'Edge-of-the-seat exciting ... utterly compelling' IRISH INDEPENDENT

The minefield of Elvis Cole's past is coming back to haunt him - with a vengeance...

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Six months after nearly losing everything to the men who kidnapped his girlfriend's ten-year-old son, Elvis Cole is slowly coming back to life when he receives an ominous phone call from the LAPD. An unidentified body has been found in a seedy Los Angeles alley. The only clue the cops have is a packet of newspaper articles about the past exploits of Elvis Cole and the fact that before the man died, he said he was Elvis' father...

Joe Pike is the only person who can help Elvis navigate his past. As they investigate, Elvis is haunted by the fact that, at last, he might have found his father. But with each clue they uncover, a troubling picture emerges about the dead man. And as Elvis and Joe approach his true identity, they unwittingly walk straight into a hornet's nest.

The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais is a gripping tale of mystery and discovery, brought to life through the complex relationship between Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as they delve into the shadows of Elvis' past.

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The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais is praised for its intense and compelling narrative, particularly showcasing the protagonist's search for meaning. The novel effectively builds suspense and integrates forensic science with detective work, maintaining the series' reputation for gripping and well-crafted storytelling. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the book's atmosphere and excitement make it difficult to put down.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409135616

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: 28.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 294g

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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