Showing posts with label Joe Pike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Pike. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Book Review- Robert Crais- L.A. Requiem


Robert Crais- L.A. Requiem (Ballantine Books 2000) 3.75 Stars

Private Investigator Joe Pike’s ex-girlfriend, Karen Garcia, has just turned up dead. Karen’s father, an important man on the city council, is calling on Pike and his partner Cole to work with the LAPD to find the killer. The pair suddenly finds themselves in a maze of conspiracy. This case could cost them more than just their jobs, or even their friendship, their lives are at stake.

This is a great thrill ride. L.A. Requiem has twists and turns that keep you guessing, and as a result it holds your attention. The storyline is very intriguing and I loved how it makes you wonder if you have the guilty party all figured out, only to discover that you only think you do. Joe Pike and Elvis Cole are both lovable characters. Pike is the dangerous, quiet sort, while Cole is the funny, quick-witted type. One thing I did find rather annoying is the flashbacks; I wish that Crais would find a different way of bringing these details into play, someway less distracting.

I would recommend L.A. Requiem to thriller/Robert Crais fans.

For more of my reviews check out my website, http://www.tonypeters.webs.com/

Tony Peters
Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
www.eloquentbooks.com/kidsonacase.html

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Book Review- Robert Crais- The Watchman


Robert Crais- The Watchman (Simon & Schuster 2007) 3.25 Stars

Joe Pike, an ex-cop, must protect Larkin Conner Barkley, a rich and spoiled young woman. She is to be a witness in a federal case and everywhere she goes the killer hunts her down. Everything is not as it should be though and Joe Pike must figure out who he can trust and what exactly is the truth.

The characters in this novel were very interesting and deep. The plot was somewhat predictable, although there were some very good twists involved. Some of the flashback sections were a tad bit annoying at times and although they provided you with information, they took away from the overall storyline, slowing it down. Would have liked to of seen a little bit more setting description as well, as I found it hard to picture the places involved.

I would recommend this to fans of the Joe Pike series.

For more of my reviews check out my website, http://www.tonypeters.webs.com/

Tony Peters
Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
www.eloquentbooks.com/kidsonacase.html