A Dangerous Man Quotes

“Leopards did not chase prey like cheetahs, or stalk the tall grass like lions. The leopard simply set up on a wet spot, above the mud, out of sight, hidden. The leopard didn’t need a cheetah’s speed, or have to search for prey like a lion. The leopard knew if he staked out something his prey wanted, his prey would come to him.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Lauren and Gina, maybe. We’re all friends.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Breathing hurt. He thought he might be bleeding to death, but he didn’t have time to die. Pike”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pike raised his gun and shot Kinnaman in the chest. A little high, a little to the left, a bit down from the collarbone. Heart shot.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Stegner finally spoke, a quiet voice in the backseat darkness. “Please don’t kill me.” Pike didn’t answer. Isabel should have left the house by then. She should have reached the lifeguard stand. She should be safe. Pike told himself these things, but found no solace. All the shoulds in the world meant nothing. Isabel would not be safe until he reached her.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“The old man was quiet for several seconds. “I guess she let those boys have it. That would’ve been something to see, wouldn’t it? This little girl cutting them down. That how you see it?” “An outside player might be involved. The person who interfered with our first attempt.” “Ah.” The ah sounded sarcastic and harsh. “This is how Mr. Hicks explains it?” “It’s possible.” The old man went silent again. Riley didn’t know what to say, so he let the silence ride. The old man finally finished thinking and filled the silence himself.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pitch hadn’t missed any meals. The car swayed when he climbed out. The old man’s phone rang nine times before he answered. The old man had staff to field calls, especially in the middle of the night, but he’d given Riley special access. His voice sounded phlegmy with sleep. “Hello? Who is this?” “Riley. Sorry to wake you, sir.” The old man cleared his throat. “Let’s hear it.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Riley was a big boy, too, six two, six three, but he dressed nicer than the goons. Had the boots, but he wore slacks and a sport coat. A polite guy, well-spoken, Hicks even kinda liked him, but every time they were together, Hicks was ready to kill him. Scars slashed his forehead and nose, and ginormous knuckles bulged from catcher’s-mitt hands.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pike and his guys were hard-core professionals. Combat discipline was sacrosanct.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“So Pike and his guys set up, dug in, and waited, night-vision goggles, commo buds in their ears, weapons locked and hot, good to go.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pike immediately started the Jeep, but kept his voice calm. Panic bred panic. Calm inspired calm. These were lessons he learned in the battle space.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“The clerk was a thin guy in his early twenties with limp hair and a spray of zits on his chin. His eyes were lifeless and dull, like a daydreaming cow.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Karbo and Bender continued talking, but Pike sensed something off in how they related to each other. Karbo flashed a perfunctory smile and Bender seemed uncomfortable. Their handshake had been businesslike, and they stood a step too far apart. They seemed more like strangers who were meeting for the first time than friends who would commit a spur-of-the-moment abduction.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pike moved very close until he stood over her. Stealing her space. Increasing the pressure.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Ted Kemp lived in a residential development six blocks west of the highway. The homes were small, set close, and identical, as if the developer’s plan had been to cap the land with beige stucco, clay tile, and anonymity”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Carly said, “What are you doing?” “Thinking. Impressive, isn’t it?” “Is this what detective work looks like?” “Only when I’m showing off.” “You’re funny.” “A national treasure.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“John was watching her walk away when Harriet found him. “John!” Chen jumped off his stool and flashed an unctuous smile, accelerating from zero to full-on asskiss faster than a screaming Tesla.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“John Chen was a paranoid. He knew this about himself, just as he knew he had low self-esteem, a poor self-image, and a cornucopia of insecurities. But he also knew an enemy when he saw one. Even paranoids had enemies.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Time had weight. The weight was growing.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pike noticed details. The Marines had trained him to maintain situational awareness”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Elvis Cole Detective Agency, two clues for the price of one. Discounts available.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Pike and his guys discussed the leopard as they hiked out, and often thereafter. They admired the cat’s patience and resolve. They admired his skill, his cunning, and his deadly efficiency. Leopards did not chase prey like cheetahs, or stalk the tall grass like lions. The leopard simply set up on a wet spot, above the mud, out of sight, hidden. The leopard didn’t need a cheetah’s speed, or have to search for prey like a lion. The leopard knew if he staked out something his prey wanted, his prey would come to him.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man

“Bender’s eyebrows kissed in a frown.”
― Robert Crais, A Dangerous Man