Free Fall (#528) is one of Robert Crais' earlier Elvis Cole mysteries. Even though the language is a bit dated, the story most definitely is not. I have to admit, though, that my image of mostly silent Joe Pike as Elvis' man of action partner has morphed into John Reese on Person of Interest (without Joe's distinctive shoulder tattoos, of course). The plot is just as twisted, the threats are real, and the humor is just as tantalizing.
Elvis thinks he has an easy case for a change when an innocent young thing comes into to his office and announces that her policeman boyfriend is in some kind of trouble. He won't tell her what's wrong, so she asks Elvis to investigate. Not ten minutes later, Mark Dunham and his partner show up on Elvis' door, telling him it's a personal matter, and to drop the investigation. Could anything be more likely to absolutely guarantee Elvis' interest, if not this? What Cole and Pike uncover is a rats' nest of dirty cops, gangs and drugs. And somehow everyone involved in the case has a target painted on their back...
Since there are later entries in this entertaining mystery series, you know Elvis Cole and Joe Pike will find a way to survive, and even in assure that justice is done. It's a fun trip.
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