Joseph wambaugh winner of the anthony and macavity awards for best novel nominated for the edgar and shamus. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais, paperback barnes. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wanted. Aug 24, 2016 robert crais first novel published in 1987 the monkeys raincoat introduced private investigator elvis cole and his enigmatic partner, joe pike. I was a homicide detective and police officer for almost 30 years and the books are well done. All she wants is to get him and her son backno questions asked. Crais first book, the monkeys raincoat, is full of one p. Before writing his first novel, crais spent several years writing script.
Rent books by robert crais rent books audio book cds. Taking the mystery community by storm, this elvis cole novel was nominated for the edgar, anthony, shamus, and macavity awards and won both the anthony and macavity. I called ellen lang, thinking maybe shed found something in the phone bills, or, if not, maybe she just needed a kind word. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new. Crais debut in the world of fiction was the monkeys raincoat in 1987 the first of the elvis cole series. A quiet and seemingly submissive wife, ellen cant even write a check without him. When quiet ellen lang enters elviss office, shes lost her husband and her son. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. The book is titled the wanted and, alongside elvis cole, will also star joe pike.
At the same time as police find mort in his parked car with four gunshots in his chestand no kid in sight ellen disappears. His stories are well told and hold your attention throughout the book. A fantastic joe pike and elvis cole novel from the bestselling author of l a requiem. Ellen lang s eyes widened but didnt seem to be looking at anything.
Requiem, the eighth and newest elvis cole novel by robert crais, is like a bride. Elvis and joe are first introduced in crais s novel the monkey. In this debut novel, elvis cole is approached by a woman named ellen lang. His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. 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. When ellen langs husband disappears with their son, she hires elvis cole to track him.
Get the audible audio editions of the an elvis cole and joe pike novel series from the. Janet simon put a hand on ellen lang s shoulder and shoved her back. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. Neither is his enigmatic partner and firepower, joe pike.
Beverley buehrer according to the new york times, the title comes from the. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais, 97814095623, available at book. Simon, i said evenly, as much as id like to lick chocolate syrup off your body, i want you to shut up. Robert crais first novel published in 1987 the monkeys raincoat introduced private investigator elvis cole and his enigmatic partner, joe pike. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole and joe pike novel series by robert crais. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. A raincoat is something with which you protect yourself. An elvis cole and joe pike novel by robert crais at indigo. When quiet ellen lang enters elvis coles disneydeco office, shes lost something very valuableher husband and. The monkeys raincoat book by robert crais thriftbooks. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel suspects.
Aside from the colepike series, he has also written three standalone novels. Cole is hired by ellen lang to find her missing husband and son and in the end, with cole and pikes help, she kills former matador and crime boss. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her currently reading. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. An elvis cole and joe pike novel series 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. Robert crais is an easygoing, affable guy, with a lot of charm and california cool, but he can also be quite passionate in addressing the subjects that he cares about. Ellen lang hires elvis to find her missing husband, hollywood agent, mort, whos. When quiet ellen lang enters elvis coles disneydeco office, shes lost something very valuable her husband and young son. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais, 97814095623, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
For twentyfive years, robert crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais overdrive rakuten. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais penguin random house. The monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town by robert crais and patrick girard lawlor and mel foster overview the monkeys raincoat. Jul 01, 1987 crais first book, the monkeys raincoat, is full of one p. Elvis and joe are first introduced in craiss novel the monkey. Feb 21, 2020 the monkeys raincoat by robert crais book 1 in the elvis cole series 3. When quiet ellen lang enters elvis coles disneydeco office, shes lost. The monkeys raincoat is the first book in robert craiss now eighteenstrong series of elvis cole and joe pike novels. The monkeys raincoat elvis cole and joe pike novel by. Known for his superb characterizations and masterful plotting, crais has won many awards for his books and is published worldwide. In the watchman and the first rule, robert crais put joe pike front and center for the first time, to remarkable effect. The monkeys raincoat is a 1987 detective novel by robert crais. Now, ellen decides to hire elvis cole to track him down.
I got up, opened the glass doors, and went out onto the balcony to stand in the. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais book 1 in the elvis cole series 3. The search for ellen s errant husband leads elvis into the. Joseph wambaugh winner of the anthony and macavity awards for best novel nominated for the edgar and shamus awards for best novel meet elvis cole, l. Before writing his first novel, crais spent several years writing scripts for such more about robert crais. Robert crais the monkeys raincoat grayza\s web bits. The case seems simple enough, but elvis isnt thrilled. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. The monkeys raincoat is the first book in robert crais s now eighteenstrong series of elvis cole and joe pike novels. It seemed like a simple casebefore the bodies start. Robert crais robert crais the monkeys raincoat 1 im sorry, mr.
Law, robert crais is the bestselling author of the elvis cole and joe pike series, as well as many standalone novels. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. Scroll down for official plot details and to check out the cover art for. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication.
Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. Robert crais elvis colejoe pike series the monkeys raincoat. Buy a cheap copy of the monkeys raincoat book by robert crais. Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect shelve the promise. When quiet ellen lang enters elvis coles disneydeco office, shes lost something very valuableher husband and her young son. An elvis cole and joe pike novel series audiobooks. The monkeys raincoat robert crais page 6 read online. The two guyss adventure starts when ellen lang and janet simon show up in coles office.
All she wants is to get him and her son back no questions asked. Ellen lang stood up out of the directors chair across from my desk. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series. Download the an elvis cole and joe pike novel audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. Id had it and its mate fitted in a nice pastel burgundy a year ago. She doesnt want the cops involved, so elvis starts looking for the missing pair. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the monkeys raincoat. First printing with complete 10 number line starting with 1.
Lang is there because her friend janet has dragged her along. Elvis cole provides more fun for the reader than any l. When ellen lang s husband mort disappears with their son, she hires elvis cole to track him down. An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. The monkeys raincoat ebook king county library system. The leather was broken in and soft and did not crack when she stood. Named after the king and proclaimed the worlds greatest detective, elvis cole is a private detective in hollywood, california. Suspect is currently being developed as a feature motion picture by producers nina jacobson and brad simpson for fox 2000.
The monkeys raincoat elvis cole provides more fun for the reader than any l. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. I called janet simon, thinking maybe ellen lang had gone over there, or, if not, janet might know where she had gone. Originally a script writer for television shows such as hill street blues, miami vice, and l. A beautifully crafted piece of storytelling the seattle times.
The search for ellen s errant husband leads elvis into the seamier side of hollywood. Their search down the seamy side of hollywoods studio lots and sculptured lawns soon leads them deep into a nasty netherworld of drugs and sex and murder. If ellen lang was the monkey, and her storm was the hell she was going to live through in this book, then her raincoat would be elvis cole. Edgar awardwinning author robert crais elvis cole and joke pike series follows the. 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. Sue grafton in crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye scenea dazzling first novel. If ellen lang was the monkey, and her storm was the hell she was going to live through. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. The first case of his ever written about was with elen lang in the monkeys raincoat, when she hires elvis and joe to find her missing son and husband. One of which, hostage, was adapted into a bruce willis film of the same name. 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. Thankfully, new readers are coming to me all the time, and, inevitably, many want to start with my first book. When ellen lang s husband disappears with their son, she hires elvis cole to track him down. Most of the books feature elvis cole as the protagonist, but more recent.
Elvis cole is an appealing character and craiss style is fresh and funny. Joe pike series by robert crais meet your next favorite book. A brilliant new crime novel from the beloved, bestselling, and awardwinning. In this story ellen lang comes to cole to find her showbiz agent husband mart and their son.
As a vietnam veteran i also greatly enjoy the books. Its up to elvis cole and joe pike to find the connection between sleazy hollywood players and an exmatador. Dec 26, 2017 the wanted ebook written by robert crais. However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. Neither is his enigmatic partner and firepower joe pike.
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