Name: The Lost
Rating: 3.4 (10 reviews)
ISBN: 9780099567752

James Patterson

Emily Raymond

Whit Allgood is renowned for healing the victimised. But now the people of his City have turned their backs on all who use magic, and Whit is faced with a terrible choice: give up his power or let good people die. Wisty Allgood once saved the City from despair, but now she watches over a society that fears her power and is unwilling to accept her as she is. Increasingly bitter and isolated, she is on the brink of abandoning everyone she's ever cared for. All the while, a daunting but charismatic new enemy with unsurmountable power is gathering legions of cult followers, enslaving thousands, and wrenching public opinion against its former heroes... making the City vulnerable to a ctastrophic attack from which it would never recover. With the Allgoods unable to help, will evil finally take back control?

The Lost

James O. Born

Detective Tom Moon and his multi-talented team face off against an international crime ring looking to seize control of America's most vibrant city, Miami. The city of Miami is Detective Tom Moon's back yard. He's always kept it local, attending University of Miami on a football scholarship, and, as a Miami PD officer, protecting the city's most vulnerable. Now, as the new leader of an FBI task force called "Operation Guardian," it's his mission to combat international crime. Moon's investigative team discovers that the opportunistic "Blood Brothers" -- Russian nationals Roman and Emile Rostoff -- have evaded authorities while building a vast, powerful, and deadly crime syndicate throughout Europe and metropolitan Miami. Moon played offense for U of M, but he's on the other side of the field this time. And as the Rostoffs zero in on a target dear to Tom, they're not playing by anyone's rules.

Lost

I’ve become a fan of James Patterson and his writing style. This book is a real page turner. Hard to put down and the suspense builds up nicely. 

Jasmin 

Nicola McCartney

An enjoyable James Patterson novel, focusing on different issues but still with the same core elements all of his books have. Tom Moon was a likeable character, passionate about his work and caring more about the victims of crime rather than FBI bureaucracy. Hanna Greete, a Dutch criminal running a human trafficking scheme, was a very well-written character. I loved the various layers from her obvious criminal mentality to the just as obvious love she holds for her family, daughter Josie and brother Albert. Overall, this novel does not rank as highly for me as others by Patterson, lacking the same level of excitement and unexpected turns I am used to, but ultimately it was still a decent novel that I enjoyed reading.

Miami just got a lot more dangerous -- especially for one innocent young woman running for her life. The city of Miami is Detective Tom Moon's back yard. He's always kept it local, attending University of Miami on a football scholarship, and, as a Miami PD officer, protecting the city's most vulnerable. Now, as the new leader of an FBI task force called "Operation Guardian," it's his mission to combat international crime. Moon's investigative team discovers that the opportunistic "Blood Brothers" -- Russian nationals Roman and Emile Rostoff -- have evaded authorities while building a vast, powerful, and deadly crime syndicate throughout Europe and metropolitan Miami. Moon played offense for U of M, but he's on the other side of the field this time. And as the Rostoffs zero in on a target dear to Tom, they're not playing by anyone's rules.

Barbara Williford

Not one of James Patterson’s finest. Tom Moon,  an ex college football player, philosophy and art major with a law degree who currently works for the Miami PD and a collaborative FBI task force is on a mission to stop the Russians from trafficking humans into the U.S.  His hunt takes him to the Neatherlands where he joins forces with their law enforcement.

The book tended to be tedious and slow.  It seemed like Tom Moon’s skills and education continued to expanded as another situation presented itself.  There were too many “soap box” moments and “chasing rabbits.”  It wasn’t a book where you were invested in the characters.  

Trigger warnings:  strong language, violence and graphic situations 

Detective Tom Moon and his multi-talented team face off against an international crime ring looking to seize control over America's most exciting city, Miami. Miami is Detective Tom Moon's home and heartland. When he's asked to lead a new FBI task force tackling international crime, he's proud to represent his beloved city. But his arrest of a man trafficking children from Amsterdam into Miami International airport opens an investigation that will lead Moon into the depths of a vast crime syndicate. An underground network that is bigger and more powerful than he could possibly imagine. Moon is devoted to his city and its citizens - but will that be enough to save them?

Hannah Clarkson

This was honestly one of the most meh books ever! Was there a climax? 

It ended weird and I’m just glad it’s finally done and I never have to read a word of it again

Detective Tom Moon and his multi-talented team face off against an international crime ring looking to seize control over America's most exciting city, Miami. Miami is Detective Tom Moon's home and heartland. When he's asked to lead a new FBI task force tackling international crime, he's proud to represent his beloved city. But his arrest of a man trafficking children from Amsterdam into Miami International airport opens an investigation that will lead Moon into the depths of a vast crime syndicate. An underground network that is bigger and more powerful than he could possibly imagine. Moon is devoted to his city and its citizens – but will that be enough to save them?

The Lost

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