The Sentry

· Joe Pike novel Book 14 · Sold by Penguin
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Private investigators Joe Pike and Elvis Cole get double-crossed in this twisty, gripping New York Times bestseller that will have readers on the edge of their seats.

When gangbangers shake down the modest owner of a Los Angeles eatery, Joe Pike intervenes. For all intents and purposes, Pike saved Wilson Smith's life. But for reasons of their own, Smith and his lovely niece, Dru, are curiously resentful. It's only when Pike's feelings for the woman deepen that he and his partner, Elvis Cole, discover that Dru and her uncle are not at all who they seem, and everything Pike has learned about them is a lie. But it's much more than a deception. It's a trap. And with every new twist it's proving to be a killer.
Private investigators Joe Pike and Elvis Cole get double-crossed in this twisty, gripping New York Times bestseller that will have readers on the edge of their seats. When gangbangers shake down the modest owner of a Los Angeles eatery, Joe Pike intervenes. For all intents and purposes, Pike sav...

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34 reviews
A Google user
January 23, 2011
Joe Pike is at a gas station when he sees two men swagger into a sandwich shop across the street. The body language of the two men tells Joe that they are out to do something malicious. Not being one to stand by when someone is being taken advantage of, Joe checks it out. When he enters the store, the men have the owner on the ground and are administering a beating to him. Joe takes care of one of the gangsters and the other runs away. The police arrest the one gang banger that Joe dispatched and Joe thinks things have been settled. However, later that night, someone throws a can of paint through the store window. Joe learns from the owner's niece, Dru Rayne, that the men are attempting to shake down her uncle for protection money. Joe offers to help and goes to the gang leader where he gets the man's promise to stay away from the store. Again, the next night, the store is trashed. Someone leaves a sign painted on the wall, "I am here." With that, Dru and her uncle disappear. The story continues at a fast pace. Violence and suspense mount as Joe, the authorities and others look for Dru and her uncle. There are plot twists and surprises that enhance the story as it unfolds. I found myself totally drawn to this story of heroism and courage on Joe's part. I now know what the meaning of a white knuckle story is. Highly recommended.
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Love Music
December 17, 2025
Cloning is identity theft duplicating accounts, bank fraud, credit card fraud, copyright infringement, and duplicating debits is illegal also in the United States 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
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QE Hayett
April 11, 2026
the reason Pike got involved was pretty stupid. Then the action was blam,blam,blam within about 10 minutes. Too many murders and no reason for many of the characters.
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About the author

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, many 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 major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, Quincy, Baretta, and L.A. Law. He received an Emmy nomination for his work on Hill Street Blues, and one of his standalone novels, Hostage, was made into a movie starring Bruce Willis. His novels have been translated into forty-two languages and are bestsellers around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles.
Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, many 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 major television series as Hill ...

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