The Last Detective

When ten-year-old Ben, the son of Elvis Cole's strained girlfriend Lucy Chenier, vanishes without a trace while staying with the Los Angeles private investigator, a desperate search ensues. Initially hoping for a runaway, evidence quickly points to a much darker scenario. As Elvis, aided by his enigmatic partner Joe Pike and LAPD Detective Carol Starkey, races against time, Lucy's wealthy ex-husband attempts to seize control of the investigation, adding to the maelstrom of personal conflicts. The case takes a deeply personal turn when a troubling lead suggests Ben's disappearance is inextricably linked to a long-held, terrible secret from Elvis Cole's own past. Forcing Elvis to confront his profound need for family—from his military upbringing to his unwavering partnership with Pike and his faltering relationship with Lucy—Crais delivers a masterfully suspenseful tale that explores the burdens of the past and the true meaning of connection.