Following a tremendously successful run as a television screenwriter, robert crais broke into the publishing world in a big way with his elvis cole and joe pike mystery novels, proving that for a select. Its crais first book since his 2015 bestseller, the promise, and already readers are raving about his latest work. Robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. Cain, and after cain there was ross macdonald, and currently we have robert crais. If you enjoy his new york times best selling elvis cole and joe pike series then youre sure to get sucked into these suspenseful stories. A native of louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and police officers. Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect more. Check out the many foreign editions of robert s novels by clicking here. A native of louisiana, crais moved to hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing. The story of the two wounded souls, uncertain whether either could fully recover, grabbed my attention from the start. After a very long wait for robert crais and suspect fans, the second book featuring scott and maggie, the promise, has been released. Jul 04, 2015 on the bright side of that is the new book by robert crais that will be coming out in a few months. Robert crais should be mentioned in the same breath as robert b. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title.
Cole and pike are carefully drawn, multilayered characters whove grown more complex through the years. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Information on rcs novels are accessible through the links below. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. The watchman by robert crais book 82 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,330 worldcat member libraries worldwide. I really enjoyed it too, and was excited when crais agreed to go on the record with us as part of our five questions segment.
On august 6th, 2019, joe pike and elvis cole return in a dangerous man, the latest novel from new york times bestselling author robert crais though it follows crais last book, the wanted. The promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015. A man and his dog hunt for a killer in adaptation of. The first book i read by robert crais, it is still one of my favorite books.
Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. Robert crais is the author of nine previous novels, including the bestselling and edgarnominated l. May 31, 2019 on august 6th, 2019, joe pike and elvis cole return in a dangerous man, the latest novel from new york times bestselling author robert crais though it follows crais last book, the wanted 2017, a dangerous man features joe pike as the protagonist instead of cole, who takes on a supporting role much like in the watchman 2007 and the first rule 2010. Robert crais introduced the elvis cole and joe pike characters in the novel the monkeys raincoat, published in 1987. An elvis cole and joe pike novel joe pike series book 5 10nov 2015. On the bright side of that is the new book by robert crais that will be coming out in a few months. Last summer, i listened to the first two on audio with the intent of moving on to the third. Fox 2000 is banking on audiences empathizing with mans best friend for suspect, an. This is one of the very best entries in a longrunning and still firstrate series.
The forgotten man elvis cole by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. A native of louisiana, crais moved to hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing scripts for such. The monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town. A brilliant new crime novel from the beloved, bestselling, and awardwinning master of the genreand joe pikes most perilous case to date. For every good speciesmixing film like every which way but loose, there are a dozen duds like k9 and ed. Loyalty, commitment, and the fight for justice have always driven elvis cole and joe pike. It will include scott and maggie and elvis and joe. Dead suspects dont look any more guilty than lionel byrd. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her missing daughter, shes sure its a ruse orchestrated by the girl and her boyfriend. Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. Elvis and joe are first introduced in craiss novel the monkey. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series.
Raised as an only child by the childless couple who took him under their wings, he could have followed in the tradition of his family and either went into the upholding the law as a police officer or working in one of the oil refinery which louisiana is so famous for. Five questions with robert crais the real book spy. Last summer, i listened to the first two on audio with the intent of moving on to. Robert crais is the bestselling author of eleven suspense novels, including the monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town, and free fall, all available from bantam books, he has written for such award winning television showa as l. If you enjoy his new york times best selling elvis cole. Last tuesday, robert crais 17th elvis cole novel, the wanted, hit bookstores. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. Robert crais brings us suspenseful stories of crime and intrigue that keep us perched on the edges of our seats. Publication is now scheduled for november 10, 2015. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole novel by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Dog lovers who believe the animals are superior to humans in every way will find this lukewarm tale of redemption inspiring. Robert crais author biography crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. Most of crais books feature the characters elvis cole and joe pike, with the watchman 2007, the first rule 2010 and the sentry 2011 centering on joe.
Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family. In a dangerous man, published in 2019, joe pike gets himself into trouble when an. Robert crais has long been one of the finest american crime writers, but he has won new praise. Robert crais is the bestselling author of eleven suspense novels, including the monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town, and free fall, all available from bantam books, he has written for.
Jun 19, 2015 well over a decade ago, i read the first two elvis cole mysteries by robert crais and never moved on to the third. Robert crais has long been one of the finest american crime writers, but he has won new praise and new fans with a surprising new character. Parker, tony hillerman, sue grafton, and james lee burke. In a dangerous man, published in 2019, joe pike gets himself into trouble when an average day with him going to the bank ends with the abduction of a teller in said bank and him helping save the teller, izzy, and put the guys away. Well over a decade ago, i read the first two elvis cole mysteries by robert crais and never moved on to the third. When i remembered just how dark the second book was, i almost didnt move on to lullaby town again. Jan 02, 2018 last tuesday, robert crais 17th elvis cole novel, the wanted, hit bookstores. Marvel comic book superheroes with the martial arts stuff, and name any american private eye character of the past fifty.
Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais. July 1, 2008 the shooting of an apparent serial killer allows the lapd to close the books on seven murdersbut private eye elvis cole wont have it. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the little sister when he was fifteen, which inspired his lifelong love of. Meet him, have your book signed, and be sure to bring your camera. Robert crais has always delivered an enjoyable page turner so my decision was based on a five hour abridged version of his latest book, the promise or the full length nine hour journey. Appearances rc will appear at the following bookstores and libraries. In addition to his previous awardwinning books, crais has written for such. The author robert crais was born in 1953 in independence, louisiana. Below is the order in which robert crais elvis colejoe pike books have been released in.
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