I do really enjoy these Joe Pike novels. Interesting stories, twists and turns til the end. All of the peripheral characters are also well done, they play off each other very well. I am really excited to pick up and read all the Elvis Cole novels, started from the first one, if only I could find them. ( )

I am so in love with Joe Pike. Dang, this was a really bloody one, but there was only one shooting that I thought was a bit much even for Joe. Good story, maximum violence, Serbian gangsters, Pike shows his sensitive side and Elvis Cole shows up too. What's not to like? ( )

A good one for Joe Pike fans. I like him, but not as much when he's the main character. He's not really very entertaining like Elvis Cole. But this one was interesting because it told a bit more about his background, and showed some of his hidden personality - can you imagine Pike taking care of a baby?

It was still a fun read, if you like the super-hero style of character that can always come out on top. And there was a bit of Elvis Cole to keep things light and interesting. ( )

Crais delivered action and adventure. I especially enjoyed focusing on Joe Pike, the tough soldier of fortune. This time Cole was the sidekick. ( )

Good thriller with lots of killing and violence ( )