Rafferty: Last Seen Alive

Rafferty #2

by W. Glenn Duncan

During a sailing vacation on Lake Texoma, private detective Rafferty finds himself the prime suspect in the brutal slaying of a local girl when it is discovered that he had been the last to see her alive

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

198 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

W. Glenn Duncan was a former journalist and pilot who lived in Iowa, Ohio, Florida, Texas and California, before settling in Australia with his wife and three children.

See also Bill Duncan

Reviews

[Peggi Warner-Lalonde · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of fun.

[TexasLiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rafferty is fun every time around. Keep him coming.

[Wpayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last Seen Alive

Love the Rafferty P I books. Always a good mystery with interesting characters. Raffertys sense of humor keeps me reading. Like everything Duncan writes.

[John Roach, · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent character and story line. Hard to put down and you will want more

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

got for free. 9 book series. "Rafferty: Hardboiled P.I.". out Augst 3, 2017. can i be totally honest and hopefully not hurt any1's feelings here?? not a fan of that book cover. i mean i love a good pier (what is hilarious about this speech i am giving here, the book cover you seen on Amazon is not the same here on Goodreads?? what the heck?? these 2 here on Goodreads ...a lot better picks? that is so strange?? weird???!?!) ...pier scenes are awesome. i have seen plenty in my lifetime but something about this one kind of bugs me ...it is like it is missing a piece? a tree? a farther off scene, something? it needs to be connected. this got me: "Two strangers walk into a bar.
By noon the next day one will be dead, the other in jail.
That ain’t no joke …"
i mean doesn't that pull u in as well?? assassination thrillers (didn't realize this was a thing? i learn something over and over with Amazon, ranking system). noir crime (i only recently got use to see that one. what?? i think i even ask an author about). vigilante justice.
i will read more. soon i hope?!?!

[Ralph Phares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action, Intrigue, Mystery and Humor

Rafferty is a capable P.I. who gets the job done and doesn't take himself too seriously. His love interest gives him a birthday gift of a week's sailboat rental on a quiet lake. But trouble seems to find Rafferty. A young lady is found brutally murdered. Rafferty was last seen with her. So, even when on vacation, he gets in hot water and is arrested. Over the next few weeks Rafferty finds a lot of strange operators and circumstances that raise too many flags and warning bells. But cool heads, logic, and effective sleuthing yield answers and evidence to bring the orrect person to justice. A compelling and humorous read.

[Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second mystery in the P.I. Rafferty series. It is an interesting read about the death of a woman which winds up entangling many people in a small town in Northern Texas. The case seemed simple at first, but it became more complex as the investigation by Rafferty evolved. There is danger and violence in Rafferty’s investigation as he has back-up from some operatives he has worked with in the past. The characters are well defined, both the main characters and the supporting cast. People behave as you might expect. There are no sudden unexplained surprises or clues revealed. It is a proper investigation that unravels the crime.

[Scott Torok · Rating 1 out of 5]

Written like a Bad TV Movie

The Main Character is a 24/7 Smart A$$! I don't like Smug Jerks for the main Character. The Entire Plot is Weak. It gives me this False Stereotype of Small Towns that is endlessly repeated in bad TV shows and Movies.

I grew up in a Small Town and I didn't know anyone in the Police Department besides the Few Friends I had in High School I didn't know anyone else in town.

This Book also Hates Christians and Christianity: "A So-Called Christian tried to Murder someone he didn't know... Another So-Called Christian is looking at Pornography in the Store..."

I find this Book Extremely Offensive and Poorly Written.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice week long relaxing boating vacation is anything but. Rafferty gets caught up in a murder and he is suspect #1. Once he is cleared by the sheriff he starts investigating. Who said little towns are nice and quiet? Rafferty along with Cowboy and Mimi get involved with murder, blackmail, boats burning, drugs and you name it. Of course it is lightened up with humour reminiscent of old detectives from the forties and fifties. This book has it all.

[Bob Bransdon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another enjoyable read for those who like a bit of PI action. This time Rafferty is given a week on a boat as a birthday gift from Hilda on an East Texas lake and while enjoying himself as a sailor he gets caught up in a murder. He is initially a suspect but then goes about trying to solve the murder, and with the help of Cowboy and Mimi and their firepower, takes on the bad guys. Definitely not a literary masterpiece but a quick read. I give it a 3 1/2.

[BonusMom · Rating 5 out of 5]

As good as the first

Sometimes the second book is bit of a let down. Not so here. Rafferty is just as smart ass as in the first book and his lady is just as...precious. There are new characters but we also welcome back Coyote and Mimi. Lots of action and mystery. Very good read. Highly recommended.

[Pete Ffrench · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilda gets Rafferty a boat holiday and of course he is accused of a murder so has to investigate to clear any wrongful accusations uncovering all kinds of crimes along the way and helping the local sheriff. Mimi and Cowboy get to help and people get beaten up in a humorous manner along the way. Fun book and compulsive reading.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

gripping

This is my first Rafferty read. He’s a smart mouthed PI going about his business time off, loving life on a boat until he can’t any more. Murder, blackmail, and a dirty politician combine to make Rafferty’s life difficult. This is definitely a good mystery and well worth reading.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rafferty is on holiday, alone on a boat. It starts well as he is accused of the murder of Cynthia Lawson, then gets beaten up. This makes him involved. But why was she killed and by whom.
An entertaining crime story

[Annette Sullivan · Rating 1 out of 5]

crude, blasphemy, profanity etc

No I didn’t like it. Now I have to come up with 20 words why. Don’t bother reading it. Unless you talk and think like this story is written.
Oh, did I mention spelling mistakes, so yeah it’s also poorly proof read.

[Tinalouise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much and the character descriptions were great. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author. I liked that it was NOT predictable. I find some books 35 pages in I have an idea of the outcome. This plot kept me guessing. Would definitely recommend!

[GW · Rating 3 out of 5]

Last Seen Alive

This was an OK book. Not great but not bad. It moved fairly quickly. While the author didn't state that all Christians were "nut jobs", almost all the "nut jobs" in this book were Christians. I find that kind of generalization to be offensive.

[Don Fischer Jr · Rating 5 out of 5]

1st Rafferty reading

Most enjoyable reading. Very engaging and entertaining. Kept me thinking ahead about who was the guilty party. Looking forward to reading the 1st in the series..

[Julian White · Rating 4 out of 5]

2017 edition on kobo - different cover; 225 pages

A birthday present from Hilda of a week's yacht (sailboat) hire goes wrong when Rafferty wakes up on his first morning aboard only to be arrested on suspicion of murder.

Much mayhem ensues...

[Lugene VerPloeg]

Last Seen Alive

Kept me interested. Noticed a few more errors in this book, though. Dropped words, etc. That's annoying. I wish whoever proof reads these things would do a better job.

[Jeff Cochrane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last Seen Alive

I liked it. Hadn’t read or heard of the author before. Glad I took the chance. Good characters. Good story line. Nice action. Will definitely look out for more of Mr. Rafferty. Recommended.

[Jackie Martello · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the first book. I found myself nodding off during this one. I didn’t find the characters as likable in this book and the story was a bit disjointed and uncompelling after a good start. Done with the series.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the hero. Rafferty seems like a great guy. I loved the quality of the writing, refined use of language. A smooth read. Did not want to put it down.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rafferty is a PI who gets caught up in murder while have a short break. The investigation isn't simple.

Good story

[scott simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced

Good and easy read. Kept you interested all the way. His easy going, humorous characters always great to read about. Good story

[paulette sarelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting mystery

This story was a little hard to follow sometimes. Lots of action. So many different scenarios it was difficult to connect. Still the characters were intriguing.

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is great to read a book with no cell phones or laptops but plenty of action!

[Anthony Fratto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

One hell of a wild ride. All our poor hero wanted was a nice quiet vacation on the lake, that was just not in the cards for him.

[BJ Moreland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never dull

Reads quickly with good detail. Onto Rafferty’s next case….
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