'Hostage' by Robert Crais is a fast-paced thriller that follows Jeff Talley, a burnt-out former LAPD SWAT member turned police chief of a quiet town. When three criminals take a family hostage in a home linked to the mob, Talley is forced back into high-pressure situations he thought he left behind. The story is filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and multiple perspectives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The plot thickens as Talley navigates through intense negotiations and personal threats, making tough decisions to save both the hostages and his own family.
The writing style of 'Hostage' is described as engaging and immersive, with a swift action-packed narrative that captivates readers from the very beginning. The characters, including the hostages, the criminals, and Talley himself, are well-developed and believable, adding depth to the story. expertly balances tension, suspense, and emotional depth, making it a compelling read that delves into the complexities of the situation and the characters' motivations.
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Content warnings include violence, psychological trauma, and themes related to crime and hostage situations.
From The Publisher:
The bestselling author of Demolition Angel and L.A. Requiem returns with his most intense and intricate thriller yet.
As the Los Angeles Times said, Robert Crais is "a crime writer operating at the top of his game." His complex heroes and heroines, his mastery of noir atmosphere, and his brilliant, taut plots have catapulted him into the front rank of a new breed of thriller writers. Hostage proves his earlier success was no fluke. It's an unstoppable read.
An ex-con with delusions of grandeur and his tagalong brother unwittingly team up with a psychopath one wrong word away from meltdown. When their late afternoon joyride turns into a random act of violence, they take a family hostage in the affluent bedroom community of Bristo Camino. Enter Chief of Police Jeff Talley, a stressed-out former LAPD SWAT negotiator who is hiding from his past. Plunged back into the high-pressure world that he desperately wants to forget, Talley soon learns that his nightmare has only begun.
The hostages are not who they seem, and the home contains secrets that even L.A.'s most lethal and volatile crime lord, Sonny Benza, fears. As Talley tries to hold himself together and save the people inside, the full weight of Benza's wrath descends on him, putting the police chief and his own family at risk. Soon, all involved are held hostage by the exigencies of fate and the only one capable of diffusing the standoff is the least stable of them all.
Hostage is a blistering stand-alone thriller with superb characters in crisis, multistranded plotting, and pitch-perfect Southern California sensibility.
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About the Author:
Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty novels, sixteen of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. Before writing his first novel, Crais spent several years writing scripts for such…
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