by RobertCrais (Author)
A long time ago, Joe Pike asked for help. In return, he would, one day, be called upon to return the favour, no questions asked. That day has come. Joe Pike is asked to protect the life of Larkin Conner Barkley, a spoiled rich girl who happens to be a federal witness in a major case. But someone is leaking information about their whereabouts, and the killers are getting all too close. So Pike he hatches a plan: disappear into the anonymous underbelly of Los Angeles, turn the tables, and hunt down the hunters. Enlisting the help of Elvis Cole, Pike uncovers a web of lies and betrayals; even the cops aren't who they seem. But as the body count rises, it becomes clear that Pike's biggest threat may be the girl herself - an edgy, yet intensely vulnerable soul determined to destroy herself, unless Joe can fill the void in her bruised heart.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 373
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Orion
Published: 21 Feb 2008
ISBN 10: 0752881914
ISBN 13: 9780752881911
Book Overview: A welcome return for Crais's most popular characters. Terrific new cover look - the backlist will be reissued in the new style. Robert Crais is a Sunday Times and New York Times Top Ten bestselling author. Dan Brown says: 'Robert Crais is a crime writer of incredible talent - his novels are not only suspenseful and deeply atmospheric ... they are very hard to put down'. But the praise doesn't stop there: 'Crais packs it with terrific action and dialogue. He gets better and better' The Times. 'The story moves along at top speed in typical Crais fashion, with lots of ultraviolence, gallows humour and great writing. A must from first page to last' Independent. 'The narrative is taut, the menace palpable, the suspense unbearable' Daily Telegraph. 'Read this, then read all his others' Daily Mirror. 'Unmistakably the right stuff ... A compelling tale that glints with wit, intelligence and expertise' Literary Review 'The king of LA crime...long may he reign' Independent.