The Promise

An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel
Series: Cole & Pike
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The Promise by Robert Crais is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows detective Elvis Cole and his partner Joe Pike. The pair become embroiled in a complex case involving a missing woman and a devastating secret that ties together disparate threads. With the help of LAPD K-9 officer Scott James and his dog Maggie, the detectives navigate a dangerous world of deception and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this book if you love pulse-pounding, suspenseful crime stories with complex characters and intricate plots. The narrative weaves together multiple storylines featuring a private investigator and LAPD officers, capturing the tension and complexities of a high-stakes investigation. It's perfect for fans of thrilling and immersive mysteries with a touch of grit and depth.

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The Promise

The gripping new novel from the master of the intelligent action thriller and bestselling author of RACING THE LIGHT
'A breathless thriller with an undercurrent of powerful emotion' EVENING STANDARD

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One of the most entertaining thrillers of the year... The Promise is filled with suspense, surprises and ably-drawn characters. ... putting him in the company of such greats as James Lee Burke, Sue Grafton, Stephen King and Elmore Leonard. The Promise shows once again why he belongs there. WASHINGTON POST

Loyalty, commitment, the fight against injustice - these are the things that have always driven Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. If they make a promise, they keep it. Even if it could get them killed.

When Elvis Cole is hired to locate a woman who may have disappeared with a stranger she met online, it seems like an ordinary case - until Elvis learns the missing woman worked for a defence contractor and was being blackmailed to supply explosives components for a person or persons unknown.

Meanwhile, in another part of the city, LAPD officer Scott James and his patrol dog, Maggie, enter an abandoned building to locate an armed and dangerous thief, only to discover far more than they expected.

Soon, Scott and Maggie find themselves targeted and, as their case intertwines with Elvis and Joe's, join forces to follow the trail of the missing woman as well. From inner-city drug traffickers to a shadowy group of Afghan war veterans with ties to a terrorist cell, the people they encounter on that trail add up to ever-increasing odds, and soon the four of them are fighting to find the woman not only before she is killed ... but before the same fate happens to one of them.

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The Promise by Robert Crais is praised for its thrilling and emotionally charged narrative, delivering yet another compelling entry in the Cole/Pike series. The book's plot is both plausible and intricate, with well-developed characters, making it a satisfying read for fans of crime and thriller genres. Crais is lauded for his exceptional talent in crafting suspenseful and atmospheric stories that are difficult to set aside.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409129936

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Robert Crais is the author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling Elvis Cole and Joe 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 standalone thrillers. Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family. Find out more at www.robertcrais.com.

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