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The minefield of Elvis Cole's past is coming back to haunt him - with a vengeance...
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Six months after nearly losing everything to the men who kidnapped his girlfriend's ten-year-old son, Elvis Cole is slowly coming back to life - when he receives an ominous phone call from the LAPD. An unidentified body has been found in a seedy Los Angeles alley. The only clue the cops have is a packet of newspaper articles about the past exploits of Elvis Cole - and the fact that before the man died, he said he was Elvis's father... Joe Pike is the only person who can help Elvis navigate his past. As they investigate, Elvis is haunted by the fact that, at last, he might have found his father. But with each clue they uncover, a troubling picture emerges about the dead man. And as Elvis and Joe approach his true identity, they unwittingly walk straight into a hornet's nest.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a huge fan of the Elvis Cole series and this along with LA Requiem is the best of the lot. The first 7 books were well written and exciting with good characters but fairly standard detective stories. LA Requiem (No 8) and The Forgotten Man (No 10) showed us what was behind the characters, what made them tick and this has made the series that much better.
If you're a fan already you will love this book, if you've yet to discover Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, start from the beginning of the series and save the best for last, it'll be worth it.
If you're a fan already you will love this book, if you've yet to discover Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, start from the beginning of the series and save the best for last, it'll be worth it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Elvis Cole, the world's greatest detective (tm) has been shot, stabbed, strangled and left for dead many times in his adventures. However, he has never lost as much as he did during his last case when his girlfriend left him. In 'The Forgotten Man' we find a depressed and dejected Cole who is looking for something to take his mind of recent events. It is with some enthusiasm that he looks into the case of a man who has been shot dead in an alley who claims to be his father!
With 'The Forgotten Man' Crais is aiming to introduce some further flesh into Cole's background and as a result this is the least funny of the books so far. We delve into Elvis' poor childhood and why he never knew his father. Parallel to this runs the story of a mad man who thinks that Cole needs to die. Will Cole discover if the dead man is his father or will he die trying?
I found this book a great departure for Crais as its darker edge made the story more exciting. It almost reads like it could be a conclusion to the series? For long term Elvis Cole fans this is a must with the usual well written characters appearing. Next up for Crais is a reported Pike only novel so I for one can not wait!
With 'The Forgotten Man' Crais is aiming to introduce some further flesh into Cole's background and as a result this is the least funny of the books so far. We delve into Elvis' poor childhood and why he never knew his father. Parallel to this runs the story of a mad man who thinks that Cole needs to die. Will Cole discover if the dead man is his father or will he die trying?
I found this book a great departure for Crais as its darker edge made the story more exciting. It almost reads like it could be a conclusion to the series? For long term Elvis Cole fans this is a must with the usual well written characters appearing. Next up for Crais is a reported Pike only novel so I for one can not wait!
Format:Paperback
I sent away to Amazon for this book as it was the only one of the series that I didn't have, I have enjoed all the books in this series and I have kept them so that I can read and enjoy them again,
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Disappointment number 2
Another huge disappointment because like my order for the book "The Two-minute Rule" this other book, "The Forgotten Man" - ordered at the same time way back at the end of November... Read more
Published 17 months ago by P. Williamson
The Forgotten Man
Robert Crais books always a good enjoyable read. This book received in good condition. Delivery not too bad but always at the mercy of Royal Mail of course, ordered on Mon 19th... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. Olive M. Sullivan
Elvis Cole
What can I say, fantastic, page turner, gripping, funny...... I could go on forever. Robert Crais is brilliant. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by POB007
Forgettable man
The Forgotten Man
Not in my opinion Robert Crais' best effort, seems a bit lacking in pace compared to his other work and a bit too contrived.
Not in my opinion Robert Crais' best effort, seems a bit lacking in pace compared to his other work and a bit too contrived.
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by R. Barrett
This tale of Elvis' past had such great potential
The stunning beginning is a wonderful hook. Elvis is asked to identify the body of a murdered man, who before he died, claimed to be Elvis' father. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2006 by Clarence T. Henry
Relatively troubled
In the good old days Private eyes had no families; Lew Archer was never troubled by annoying kids or even aging aunts, his wife was decidedly ex. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2006 by Graeme J. Murdoch
Stunning
Crais is just wonderful. Elvis Cole is a cut above the other detectives, a wry sense of humour and a wicked turn of phrase. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2006 by Graham Cooke
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