The idea for suspect grew out of grief i felt about losing my dog, yoshi. 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. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. In addition to the cole and pike novels, he has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. The promise by robert crais 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Cole and pike are carefully drawn, multilayered characters whove grown more complex through the years. 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. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to. 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 also discusses his new novel, chasing darkness, out in hardback on the 10th july in the.
Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states. Ive always had dogs, ever since i was a boy, and my last dog we got as a puppy. Aside from the colepike series, he has also written three standalone novels. Crais began a successful career in television in the 1970s, writing scripts for such major series as cagney and lacey, miami vice and hill street blues. Robert crais is the author of the sunday times bestselling elvis cole and joe pike novels. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais.
In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an. Publication is now scheduled for november 10, 2015. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais book cover, description, publication history. Robert crais 17th elvis cole novel, the wanted, will be. Dead suspects dont look any more guilty than lionel byrd. Next june, joe pike and elvis cole will return in a dangerous man, the latest crime novel from new york times bestseller robert crais 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 i started a few weeks ago. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series. Requiem indigo slam sunset express voodoo river free fall lullaby town stalking the angel the monkeys raincoat g. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming robert crais releases. Crais debut in the world of fiction was the monkeys raincoat in 1987 the first of the elvis cole series.
A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. But it was suspect that first lured me to become a crais fan. Reviewed in the united states on february 17, 2015. 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. In fact, i picked him out from a litter when he was 3 days old, before his eyes were open. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. A list of all robert craiss series in reading order.
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. 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. The second book in the scott james and maggie series a novel by. An elvis cole and joe pike novel joe pike series book 5 10nov2015. Raymond chandler and ross macdonald helped pioneer the l. In his recent novel, crais turns our attention to maggie, a german shepherd who is. We have a growing list of new robert crais books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020. Robert crais tells nick hasted how he came to live the american dream fri 23 mar 2001 19. The watchman by robert crais, the monkeys raincoat by robert crais, stalking the angel by robert crais, the first rule by. The novel was the first appearance of scott james and his new partner, maggie. Robert crais new releases, 2020 books book release dates. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world.
The first book i read by robert crais, it is still one of my favorite books. Dog lovers who believe the animals are superior to humans in every way will find this lukewarm tale of redemption inspiring. Publishers weekly if youve never read a robert crais novel before, its time to start and suspect is the book. Mar 23, 2001 robert crais tells nick hasted how he came to live the american dream fri 23 mar 2001 19. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her missing daughter, shes sure its. The forgotten man elvis cole by robert crais and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His novels get better with every new book portland oregonian. On the bright side of that is the new book by robert crais that will be coming out in a few months. Many readers are wondering, are there new robert crais books releasing in 20202021. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title.
Information on rcs novels are accessible through the links below. 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. It is actually considered part of the joe pike series, but this one features all four. One of which, hostage, was adapted into a bruce willis film of the same name.
Rent books by robert crais rent books audio book cds. This is one of the very best entries in a longrunning and still firstrate series. Fans of crais s sharpedged elvis cole novels will find less to admire. Check out the many foreign editions of robert s novels by clicking here. It will include scott and maggie and elvis and joe. Also by robert crais suspect taken the sentry the first rule chasing darkness the watchman the two minute rule the forgotten man the last detective hostage demolition angel l. Robert crais is the author of twentyone previous novels, sixteen of them featuring private investigator elvis cole and his laconic excop partner joe pike. Author robert craiss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. 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 i started a few weeks ago.
The robert crais new book in this series, the wanted, is also part of the authors popular two series, elvis cole and joe pike. 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. For twentyfive years, robert crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. Nov 30, 2015 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. Crais pens book series featuring the tough, yet tender pi elvis cole, and the strong and silent joe pike. His latest endeavor, suspect, takes readers on a very different journey through the eyes of a furry protagonist. Jul 14, 2016 robert crais is the author of the sunday times bestselling elvis cole and joe pike novels. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an unusual hero.
His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series. Nov 15, 2015 raymond chandler and ross macdonald helped pioneer the l. Keep up to date with upcoming robert crais releases 2020. 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. Robert crais brings us suspenseful stories of crime and intrigue that keep us perched on the edges of our seats. Robert crais has long been one of the finest american crime writers, but he has won. 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. The story of the two wounded souls, uncertain whether either could fully recover, grabbed my attention from the start. Fans of craiss sharpedged elvis cole novels will find less to admire.
Before he died, it seems, felix vodyanov was linked to a passenger ferry that sank in 1994, an even earlier u. After a very long wait for robert crais and suspect fans, the second book featuring scott and maggie, the promise, has been released. Bestselling author robert crais is known for his gripping crime novels such as taken and the awardwinning series that features private detective elvis cole and his sidekick, joe pike. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. Elvis and joe are first introduced in craiss novel the monkey. Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect more. Next june, joe pike and elvis cole will return in a dangerous man, the latest crime novel from new york times bestseller robert crais. The author robert crais was born in 1953 in independence, louisiana.
Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. Popular robert crais books meet your next favorite book. 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. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the.