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Robert Crais’ The Last Detective July 7, 2006

Posted by edwardbenton in Uncategorized.
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Just thought I’d throw a little post of recommendation in here for a book I’m reading at the moment which I am finding absolutely gripping. An ex marine, Elvis Cole is faced with the task of not only finding the kidnapper of his step son, but to face an adversary of his past who remains a distant memory, one he must recall in order to ensure the boy’s safe return.

While the novel is written with a candid bluntness not uncommon for American action novels, this is by means justifies derision as the fast paced nature of the novel not only precludes extended high brow metaphor but lends a sharpness and sense of adrenaline which can make a refreshing break from the inevitable tranquillity found in the deeper classics.

An intensely gripping read, a page turner to the point of paper cuts. I could not recommend it more.

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