The Big Empty

In this gripping thriller by Robert Crais, the elusive detective duo, Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, are on a desperate quest to unearth an unidentified, menacing killer. The story unravels in the quiet town of Rancha, near Los Angeles, where Traci Beller, just thirteen at the time, faced the mysterious disappearance of her father, Tommy Beller. Despite the prevailing belief that Tommy abandoned his family, Traci never bought into it. A decade later, she has become a renowned influencer with a vast following and the resources to hire the renowned detective, Elvis Cole, to look into her father’s disappearance. As Elvis delves into the mystery in Rancha, he encounters Sadie Givens, an ex-con, and her daughter, Anya, who might hold key information about Tommy. The search takes a dark turn when Elvis becomes the target of a dangerous gang, shifting the seemingly cold case into a perilous tangle. Seeking reinforcements, Elvis calls on his ex-Marine ally, Joe Pike, and together they navigate a treacherous path leading deep into a concealed world of horror. As the investigation twists and spins, roles reverse, with victims becoming aggressors and hunters becoming the hunted. The looming question is whether Elvis Cole can rescue everyone from the engulfing nightmare.