Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today. List of authors and books in order of publication order and chronology. Listen to last detective audiobook by robert crais. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. 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. Downtoearth, practical detective work is what solves the crime in this ticking clock child kidnapping.
Elvis cole that is, craiss iconoclastic, smartaleck l. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. After reading the monkeys raincoat for the first time, i immediately went out and read two more of robert crais elvis cole series. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Apr 02, 2008 buy the last detective new ed by crais, robert isbn. Download or stream the last detective by robert crais. 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. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. 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. Download the an elvis cole and joe pike novel audiobook series and listen. With his acclaimed bestsellers, hostage and demolition angel, robert crais drew raves for his unstoppable pacing, edgy characterizations, and cinematic prose. Elvis cole is eccentric, yet lovable the guy has an office full of disney figurines. Cole and his partner, joe pike are partners in a small time l. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series.
Known for his superb characterizations and masterful plotting, crais has won many awards for his books and is published worldwide. Robert crais audio books, best sellers, author bio. While lucy is away on business and her tenyearold son ben is staying with elvis, the boy vanishes without a trace. 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. There seemed to be quite a few different threads going on and though the plot was well resolved, i wasnt sure why some bits of the book were included. The last detective by robert crais and james daniels. I have read all roberts books and this is my favourite.
He received the ross macdonald literary award in 2006, the eyelifetime achievement award in 2010, and the mystery writers of americas grand master award in 2014. Sep 14, 2004 listen to last detective audiobook by robert crais. After an exgirlfriend of pikes disappears, the girls father asks them to help the police with the search. Carol starkey, who first appears in demolition angel, joins the cole series audie award finalist. The last detective book by robert crais half price books. How to read the robert crais books in order books reading order. Violent and actionpacked, this eighth book in the series has less of coles usual. An elvis cole and joe pike novel by robert crais at indigo. Monkeys raincoat,stalking the angel,lullaby town,free fall,voodoo river,sunset express,indigo slam,l.
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Dont start reading the last detective with much on your calendar. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Order of elvis colejoe pike books elvis cole and joe pike are the featured characters in suspense novels by american author robert crais. The last detective audiobook by robert crais, read by. 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. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is. 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.
Originally a script writer for television shows such as hill street blues, miami vice, and l. Crais main pi character is unlike the typical hardnosed, nononsense detective youll find in other series. The last detective audiobook on cassette, 2003 worldcat. The last detective by robert crais audio book simply audiobooks. By robert crais the last detective by robert crais p. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. The last detective, the forgotten man, the watchman elvis colejoe pike series. The last detective is robert crais richest, most intense tale of suspense yet. Thanks for supporting an australian owned and operated business. Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states.
Elvis cole and joe pike series, all short stories, standalone novels, and nonfiction, plus, a robert crais biography. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained, but it becomes even more tense when the unthinkable happens. The plot is very well written, the characters are very believable, and it gives more history into joe and elvis pasts. Aug 29, 2012 the 10 best books written by robert crais. 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. While lucy is away on business and her tenyearold son, ben, is staying with. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Cole was a heroic ranger in nam and pike is another veteran. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Law, robert crais is the bestselling author of the elvis cole and joe pike series, as well as many standalone novels.
The last detective by robert crais 2004 nina 5262010 entertaining, though i am not sure that this is one of crais stronger books. But like all talented writers, crais has other themes floating beneath the choppy surface waters. A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. His name is robert crais, and this novels hero is named elvis cole.
Requiem is a gritty, harrowing look into the minds of a serial killer and the men determined to stop him. Buy robert crais audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The last detective, the forgotten man, the watchman elvis colejoe pike series audio cd abridged, audiobook, cd. Feb 18, 2003 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. The last detective robert crais, author, james daniels, read by, read by james daniels. The last detective is, i think, robert crais best book yet. The last detective an elvis cole and joe pike novel authors. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained. The last detective is an interesting novel,,written by a newer writer and is one of a series. An elvis cole and joe pike novel series audiobooks. While lucy is away on business and her tenyearold son, ben, is staying. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. Download the last detective audiobook by robert crais.
The last detective by robert crais signed first edition book. 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. Buy the last detective new ed by crais, robert isbn. The last detective book by robert crais thriftbooks. It was worth the fouryear wait for elvis cole to return in the last detective by robert crais. The last detective elvis cole and joe pike, book 9 by robert crais. Publication date 2003 topics cole, elvis fictitious character, private investigators publisher new york. Last detective, the by robert crais signed first edition book see all titles by robert crais 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. Elvis cole and former cop joe pike have been partners in a detective agency for 12 years.
Browse audiobooks written by robert crais sorted by best. Former army ranger elvis cole is a private detective alongside his partner joe pike, an exmarine. Robert crais audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. He loves his girlfriend, but their relationship is stretched to the limit when coles job brings danger close.
The last detective by robert crais, 9780345451903, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chicago tribune crais takes readers on a wild ride. Listen to the last detective by robert crais, james daniels for free with a 30 day free trial. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. The last detective audiobook by robert crais, read by james. The last detective by robert crais overdrive rakuten. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series. Browse robert craiss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.