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