His name is robert crais, and this novels hero is named elvis cole. Crais delivers a master class in writing with this latest novel. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. After an exgirlfriend of pikes disappears, the girls father asks them to help the police with the search. Books by robert crais authors like robert crais what. Crais has long been getting better with each book, and the last detective continues the pattern. The last detective book gail borden public library. This tense, satisfying thriller will glue you to your chair, as private eye elvis colethe star of eight previous robert crais novels, prior to the coleless demolition angel and hostagefaces his toughest case. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Oct 22, 2018 next june, joe pike and elvis cole will return in a dangerous man, the latest crime novel from new york times bestseller robert crais. A longtime fan favourite, joe pike is the strong silent partner of robert crais elvis cole. While lucy is away on business and her tenyearold son, ben, is staying.
Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states. However, i quickly became engrossed in the kidnap investigation plot, despite not having previously read any of robert crais s cole and pike series. Requiem was really joe pikes book, the last detective is really about elvis, and there are some incredibly moving insights into his past re vietnam and his boyhood. The last detective elvis cole and joe pike, book 9 by robert crais. The last detective book by robert crais thriftbooks. The last detective the last detective audiobook, by robert crais. It was worth the fouryear wait for elvis cole to return in the last detective by robert crais. Chasing darkness elvis cole novel robert crais 0743281640 9780743281645 after the fabulous success of the watchman, crais comes roaring back with his elvis cole series.
In 2007, pike finally took center stage in the watchman, a novel that coincidentally marked the twentieth anniversary of the monkeys raincoat, the novel which introduced both cole and pike rumor has it that originally crais had no intention of creating a sidekick and had intended to kill pike off in. A somewhat predictable twist in the plot, but still very good characters, and interesting story. This is a longawaited novel, and it delivers everything that is expected of it. But beneath his wisecracking, cocky exterior has lain a troubled soul, and when the son of his longtime girlfriend, lucy. It is the fifteenth in a series of linked novels centering on the character elvis cole. Rcs third standalone novel, the two minute rule, was published in 2006, and was followed in 2007 by the watchman, the first novel in the elvis colejoe pike series to feature joe pike in the title role. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide crais, robert, the last detective. Make offer robert crais the last detective 1st ed hc fine.
Elvis and joe are first introduced in craiss novel the monkey. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. Dont start reading the last detective with much on your calendar. The last detective by robert crais 2003, hardcover, first edition taken by robert crais just met him at a recent book signing very funny guy. 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 pike. Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today. With his acclaimed bestsellers, hostage and demolition angel, robert crais drew raves for his unstoppable pacing, edgy characterizations, and cinematic prose. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide crais, robert. Chicago tribune crais takes readers on a wild ride. Chapter 1 a silence filled the canyon below my house that fall.
A requiem was such a hitit revolved around the enigmatic sidekick and his fight to rehabilitate himself following the events in the previous novel. Elvis coles girlfriend, lucy, is out of town, and she has left her young son ben in elviss care. Requiem is a gritty, harrowing look into the minds of a serial killer and the men determined to stop him. The last detective is a british tv drama series, broadcast on itv between 7 february 2003 and 31 may 2007, starring peter davison as the title character, detective constable dangerous davies.
This tense, satisfying thriller will glue you to your chair, as private eye elvis cole the star of eight previous robert crais novels, prior to the coleless demolition angel and hostagefaces his toughest case. The last detective audiobook by robert crais, read by. James daniels elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained. Make offer lot 5 robert crais elvis cole detective mystery books stalking angel free fall elvis cole. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. The first four or five elvis coles were of a kind, in that they were written in the classic firstperson detective novel style, that whole raymond chandlerross macdonaldrobert b. Feb 18, 2003 ill admit i launched into this novel with a little trepidation, after reading the alaska bearstalking prologue. Elvis cole has got a problem to solve and this time its personal. Exceptional novel by robert crais, complements the previous one of the series of private detectives elvis cole and joe pike, and i think that it should be read immediately afterwards as a set of two books. Reading the robert crais books in order is important because, although the stories are separate, there are a lot of backstories and character development that runs like an undercurrent through the author. While lucy is away on business and her tenyearold son, ben, is staying with elvis. The last detective robert crais haftad 97814096569 bokus.
An elvis cole and joe pike novel paperback published january 28th 2020 by ballantine books paperback, 416 pages. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. Yet crais largely succeeds in his ambitions for this ninth elvis cole novel. While lucy is away on business and her tenyearold son, ben, is staying with. An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. Apr 02, 2008 the last detective starts off with an intriguing, involving prologue concerning joe pike, the most interesting character in the series which is probably why l. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Lee child john sandford michael connelly robert b parker harlan coben lawrence block dennis lehane stephen hunter barry eisler stuart woods.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The novels of robert crais have been published in 42 countries and are bestsellers around the world. An elvis cole joe pike novel, book 9 can give more knowledge and also the precise product information about everything you want. Publication of the last detective was delayed, and given all that happens in these lean 273 pages, the task of completing a coherent, smoothreading tale must have been enormous. Ill admit i launched into this novel with a little trepidation, after reading the alaska bearstalking prologue. 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. Cole and his partner, joe pike are partners in a small time l. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. The last detective is robert crais richest, most intense tale of suspense yet. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. The last detective forsyth county public library overdrive. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus.
The series is based on the dangerous davies series of novels written by leslie thomas, and was filmed in the north london suburbs of willesden, neasden and harlesden. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. Books by robert crais writers similar to robert crais. The first four or five elvis coles were of a kind, in that they were written in the classic firstperson detective novel style, that whole raymond chandlerross macdonald robert b. His first novel, the monkeys raincoat won both an anthony award and a macavity award. Elvis cole that is, craiss iconoclastic, smartaleck l. An elvis cole and joe pike novel by robert crais at indigo. Elvis cole and former cop joe pike have been partners in a detective agency for 12 years. Last detective elvis cole 9 robert crais what you in the manner of to read. Ben, the son of elvis coles girlfriend lucy, disappears suddenly from coles hollywood hills home, and he soon receives a phone call.
However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained, but it becomes even more tense when the unthinkable happens. Downtoearth, practical detective work is what solves the crime in this ticking clock child kidnapping. The last detective audiobook by robert crais, read by james. A brilliant new crime novel from the beloved, bestselling, and awardwinning.
Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained. But like all talented writers, crais has other themes floating beneath the choppy surface waters. For the elvis cole novel by robert crais, see the last detective novel. The last detective but beneath his wisecracking, cocky exterior has lain a troubled soul, and when the son of his longtime girlfriend, lucy chenier, goes missing, coles demons from the secrets of his childhood to the haunting, longsuppressed images of his service in vietnam threaten to destroy the world hes built. With his acclaimed bestsellers,hostageanew york timesnotable book anddemolition angel, robert crais drew raves for his unstoppable pacing, edgy characterizations, and cinematic prose. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The last detective, the forgotten man, the watchman elvis cole by robert crais 1 edition first published in 2008 not in library. Crais has written tv scripts for hill street blues, cagney and lacey, miami vice and l. Back in january, while in the middle of his book tour for the wanted 2017, crais told me that when the dust settles, im diving back into the next book, which. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last detective. The last detective by robert crais 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Requiem opened many, many doors for me, as a writer. Venturing deep inside a complex psyche, crais explores elviss need for family and his floundering relationship with lucy, as they race the clock. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series. Sun sentinel robert crais takes the most popular characters from previous novels and shakes them up in an intense and thrilling mystery. The last detective with headphones audio unabridged published. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. The last detective is an interesting novel,,written by a newer writer and is one of a series. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is st. The year of each novel s original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. With his acclaimed bestsellers, hostage a new york times notable book and demolition angel, robert crais drew raves for his unstoppable pacing, edgy characterizations, and cinematic prose. Robert crais private detective elvis cole may be named after the king, but he shares more in common with his partner, former marine joe pike, than with his namesake.
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