The Wanted
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4.1 • 120 Ratings
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- $4.99
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Publisher Description
'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
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
When Devon Connor’s 17-year-old son Tyson begins turning up with high-end clothes, expensive electronics and luxury watches, Devon’s suspicions are raised—especially as Tyson’s explanations become increasingly far-fetched. Concerned that Tyson might be dealing drugs, Devon hires private detective Elvis Cole to get to the bottom of the situation. Robert Crais’ 17th Elvis Cole outing is as dynamic as ever: a heart-stopping, suspenseful story that seamlessly weaves together humour, pathos and tension. The Wanted is a hugely enjoyable, nail-biting thriller.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In bestseller Crais's taut 17th thriller to feature L.A. PI Elvis Cole and his cryptic sidekick, Joe Pike (after 2015's The Promise), frantic mom Devin Connor hires Elvis to find out why her teenage son, Tyson, has a mountain of expensive clothing, cash, and a $40,000 Rolex hidden in his bedroom. It turns out that Tyson is part of a trio that has robbed 18 homes. But before Tyson can agree to surrender himself, co-robber Alec turns up dead a victim of Harvey and Stemms, two eccentric hit men. They know the kids have stolen a laptop coded with valuable information and will joyfully kill to recover it. Panicked, Tyson goes off the grid with his girlfriend and fellow thief, Amber. Now Elvis, aided by the implacable Pike, must find the teens before Harvey and Stemms do. The empathic Elvis takes center stage, with just enough hard-boiled Pike to season the mayhem. The plot isn't Crais's most inventive, but it's still expertly crafted.)
Customer Reviews
A satisfying read
The Wanted is a satisfying read. Good plot, believable characters and cool LA feel throughout. Well written to create flow and maintain your interest.
Robert Crais is Brilliant!
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are back in great form! I couldn’t put this book down... it gets more exciting as the story unravels.