But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of crais s novels. Elvis cole is a single man but that doesnt mean he doesnt feel the urge to protect his clients as if they were family in this, the 17th book in robert crais elvis cole series. It feels like the author was not in the mood for writing the whole time. Noah boyd is the pseudonym of former fbi agent, paul lindsay, who worked on cold cases when he was not writing. I mentioned the late show on august 30th by the way. The only robert crais book to make it to the big screen thus far was hostage starring bruce willis that was released back in 2005. This is one of the very best entries in a longrunning and still firstrate series. For fellow michael connelly fans who should i turn to next. His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. There are many small things that make sense and give the reader that aha moment if you read each book in the proper. When singlemother devon connor hires elvis cole, its because.
This is only the third robert crais book i have read. 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. We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. One of which, hostage, was adapted into a bruce willis film of the same name.
I was very excited when i started a dangerous man since this also a joe pike novel. Keep up to date with upcoming robert crais releases 2020. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the little sister when he was fifteen, which inspired his lifelong love of. Books to read if you like robert crais newinbooksnewinbooks. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series. Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. Robert attended the louisiana state university where he studied mechanical engineering. Click on an author s name learn more about them and see a partial list of their books. So, please help us if the information about this author is out of date or inaccurate, and you know of a more complete source, please let us. Although robert crais rhymes with grace is best known as the author of a series of bestselling mystery novels, he began his career as a writer for television. Crais debut in the world of fiction was the monkeys raincoat in 1987 the first of the elvis cole series. 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.
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. The heroine of the piece is maggie, a 3yearold german shepherd on her second deployment as a patrol and bombsniffing dog in afghanistan. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Robert crais is best known for his series featuring l. It is really more of a joe pike and elvis cole novel, since joe is at the center of the action and is the person referred to in the book s title. To continue reading, get the full word biography in robert crais books in order. His novels get better with every new book portland oregonian. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. Crais refuses to sell the rights to cole and pike, however.
It is really more of a joe pike and elvis cole novel, since joe is at the center of the action and is the person referred to in the books title. Jan 23, 2020 a brilliant depiction of the man joe pike. In the wanted, author robert crais sets his hero elvis cole. If you enjoy his new york times best selling elvis cole and joe pike series then youre sure. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of craiss novels.
The new robert crais novel, a dangerous man, is billed as an elvis cole and joe pike novel. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. 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 s work. His books are difficult to find in uk bookstores, so i have bought them online. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. Robert crais books in order elvis cole and joe pike books. Robert crais biography life, family, children, parents. When asked, he reveals that his writings have been influenced by authors that he admires like ernest hemingway, raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, and robert b.
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. Books by robert crais authors like robert crais what. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series.
Find out the latest robert crais book release dates. While continuing to pen television episodes, as well as the occasional pilot, movie, and miniseries, crais began writing mystery novels featuring elvis cole, a private investigator. Robert crais is currently considered a single author. Books by robert crais writers similar to robert crais. Robert craiss website this bio was last updated on 08102016. Robert crais books in order elvis cole and joe pike books in.
Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. Check out all robert crais new releases with out continously updated guide. A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. This book has a typical robert crais story which is totally fine but the writing is horrible. Two thugs named marchenko and parsons are stricly amate. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming robert crais releases. Mar 09, 2020 go behind the scenes with one of the masters of l. Readalikes for robert crais if you like robert crais. Yes robert crais is good, arguably better tan michael connelly. We have a growing list of new robert crais books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020.
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. Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today. Crais also writes under the name of his alter ego elvis cole and jerry gret samouche. In the wanted, author robert crais sets his hero elvis. Raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. Monkeys raincoat, free fall, lullaby town elvis cole by robert crais 1 edition first published in 2003 not in library. Crais discusses his illustrious literary career along with his latest novel a dangerous man.
However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. The author robert crais was born in 1953 in independence, louisiana. 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. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. 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. If you love robert craiss books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. 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. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b.
Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. Dead suspects dont look any more guilty than lionel byrd. Books by this author in descending order of popularity at this site. Robert crais new releases, 2020 books book release dates. It seemed like a simple casebefore the bodies started piling up. Lee child john sandford michael connelly robert b parker harlan coben lawrence block dennis lehane stephen hunter barry eisler stuart woods. Lee child john sandford michael connelly robert b parker harlan coben lawrence block dennis lehane stephen hunter barry. In the promise, the elvis cole and joe pike team joined forces with scott james and his faithful dog to unravel a dark conspiracy involving a convicted fugitive. In the interim i started and am almost done with robert craiss first book, the monkeys raincoat recommended by you storeetllr. Many readers are wondering, are there new robert crais books releasing in 20202021. Elvis and joe are first introduced in craiss novel the monkey. The robert crais new book in this series, the wanted, is also part of the author s popular two series, elvis cole and joe pike, as he brings the two pis into this new plot as well.
T he following are authors similar to robert crais. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He was a marine corps platoon commander in vietnam, where he was awarded two purple hearts and the silver star. Hollywood has tried to get their hands on the joe pikeelvis cole series of books for a long time as well, but he has constantly refused their offers and said that the rights to those books are not for sale. Aside from the colepike series, he has also written three standalone novels. 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. 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 o. Buy a cheap copy of chasing darkness book by robert crais. Robert crais brings us suspenseful stories of crime and intrigue that keep us perched on the edges of our seats.
When police and fire department personnel rush door to door in a frenzied evacuation effort, they. Find your next robert crais good read and 2019, 2020, 2021 release dates here. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. For fellow michael connelly fans who should i turn to. His last book is the last in the series, his hero inspector rebus and bosch are very alike. Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states. His genre remains mystery and thriller no matter which name he uses in his work.