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'Just keeps getting better and better' Evening Standard
As addictive as Lee Child and as explosive as Michael Connelly – The Wanted is the new thriller from Robert Crais, and a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.
‘Another rewarding page-turner by one of the most reliable storytellers in modern crime fiction’ Daily Mail
Seventeen-year-old Tyson seems a normal teenager: socially awkward, obsessed with video games and always hungry. But his mother has a feeling that her sweet, nerdy son is hiding something … and she’s just found a $40,000 Rolex watch under his bed.
Suddenly very frightened that Tyson is involved in something bad, she gets in touch with private investigator Elvis Cole and asks him to do some digging.
The information that Cole uncovers surprises everyone. Tyson spooks and runs. And then people start dying …
‘Cleverly plotted, stylishly written’ Washington Post
‘[Crais] expertly delivers his customary modern-day riff on the 1940s hardboiled idiom’ Guardian
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Wanted by Robert Crais has received praise for its fast-paced narrative and compelling characters. Reviewers appreciate the intricate plot and engaging writing style, noting it as a standout in the crime and thriller genre. The dynamic between the main characters adds depth, making it a recommended read for fans of suspenseful and well-crafted mysteries.
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ISBN: 9781471157493
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 January 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole & Pike novels. A native of Louisiana, Crais moved to Hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing scripts for such major series as Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice and Hill Street Blues. In the mid 80s, Crais created a series of crime novels based around the characters Cole & Pike. In addition, Crais has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. Robert Crais lives in LA with his wife and family.
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