Forty two countries have published robert crais work and it has always made the bestsellers list in those parts of the world. Crais does not want to sell his book rights to movie producers though since he wants his readers to own the experience and be able to let their imagination run with his characters. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. This time they join forces with suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. The promise delivers a great read to those of us who have followed elvis and his partner, joe pike, over the years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert crais audio books, best sellers, author bio.
The promise is his latest book and its the 16th book featuring private eye elvis cole and the enigmatic joe pike. The promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015 the promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james. An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. It seems like a long time since robert crais wrote the last elvis cole book. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an unusual hero. Putnams sons and has a total of 416 pages in the book.
Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect heroes lapd k9 offi. Mwa grandmaster crais is at the top of his game in his 16th elvis cole novel after 2012s taken. As with most of craiss novels the promise is his 20th his star is wisecracking private eye elvis cole. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais. Robert crais books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. Nov 10, 2015 james undying love for maggie can be a bit much, as can crais decision to narrate a nightmare sequence from the dogs point of view.
Three teens dennis, mars, and kevin messed up a robbery of a minimart and in their escape broke into a rich familys house. Crais is waiting for the book to drop and the tour to start. Suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. The promise is a typical crais elvis cole joe pike book. Forty two countries have published robert crais work and it has always made the bestsellers list in. Jul 14, 2016 robert crais is the author of the sunday times bestselling elvis cole and joe pike novels. Crais is one of those writers capable of churning out entertaining novels with recurring characters on a consistent basis. A native of baton rouge, louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and four generations of police officers. The author robert crais was born in 1953 in independence, louisiana. Robert crais paperback books for sale in stock ebay. Robert crais is another author i pick up without bothering to see what the book is about. After a very long wait for robert crais and suspect fans, the second book featuring scott and maggie, the promise, has been released. Law, robert crais is the bestselling author of the elvis cole and joe pike series, as well as many standalone novels. 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 authors work.
An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole novel by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. James undying love for maggie can be a bit much, as can crais decision to narrate a nightmare sequence from the dogs point of view. But the book speeds along at an agreeable clip, lifted by the authors command of the setting, and those military. Theres a quaint little place they call lullaby town. This book was copied right, in the dark, by illuminati. Im guessing if id read at least some of the previous books, id have a better handle on the various cast of characters and their backstories, so ill throw that out there. Requiem indigo slam sunset express voodoo river free fall lullaby town stalking the angel the monkeys raincoat g. Elvis cole and joe pike series, all short when the man comes around.
His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. When elvis cole is secretly hired to find a missing griefstricken mother, his first stop on that rainy night is an ordinary house in echo park. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the promise. It is an actioncrime genre with more twists and turns that you would never expect to come. Even if it could get them killed elvis cole is hired to find a woman whos disappeared, a seemingly ordinary case, until he. Robert crais the promise comes out november 10th, and its another fantastic book from one of the genres true masters.
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. Looking forward to reading more about coles adventuresmisadventures. This is my first robert crais book and i am impressed. Read the promise an elvis cole and joe pike novel by robert crais available from rakuten kobo. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole and joe pike novel series by robert crais. Known for his superb characterizations and masterful plotting, crais has won many awards for his books and is published worldwide. Loyalty, commitment, the fight against injusticethese are the things. 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. After a long difficult 18 hour listen i looked for a shorter story as my next audible adventure. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series.
Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect heroes lapd k9 officer scott james and his german shepherd, maggie, in th. The promise is a typical craiselvis colejoe pike book. But crais really mixes it up this time, bringing in characters from other series. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an. Originally a script writer for television shows such as hill street blues, miami vice, and l. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. Loyalty, commitment, the fight against injustice these are the things that have always driven elvis cole and joe pike. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels.
The title of this book is the promise an elvis cole novel and it was written by robert crais. 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. The promise by robert crais bookshelf one protest from an outraged innocent says it all. The promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It was only natural that at some point the paths of crais creations private investigator elvis cole, his shadowy partner joe pike, and the recently introduced team of lapd k9 officer scott james and his german shepherd, maggie would intersect, and indeed they do here. But the book speeds along at an agreeable clip, lifted by the authors command of the setting, and those military canines do deserve their plaudits. Robert crais has always delivered an enjoyable page turner so my decision was based on a five hour abridged version of his latest book, the promise or the full length nine hour journey. Robert crais has turned out another good crime thriller featuring elvis cole and joe pike in the promise.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Crais doesnt disappoint, and the story weaves through a complex plot of police detectives, homeland security operatives an bad guys. Free fall by robert crais a paperback book free usa shipping elvis cole mystery. Indigo slam by robert crais a paperback book free usa shipping elvis cole novel. The new long awaited novel from robert crais was well worth the wait. The promise an elvis cole novel by robert crais 9780399161490.
In this book, elvis is tasked with finding a griefstricken mother, which sounds simple enough but, as we all know, simple things always become bigger things when crais writes them. 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. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais book cover, description, publication history. Its been more than three years since the last elvispike noveland maybe thats why i feel so disappointed with the promise. The promise by robert crais read by luke daniels macleod.
In addition to the cole and pike novels, he has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. Thank you for buying an authorized edition of this book and for complying. A gripping crime thriller lawson raines theres a problem loading this menu right now. 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.
I am tired of depressing detectives, equally depressing characters that they are tracking down, and boring descriptions of where it is all happening. Hostage by robert crais is probably the fastest moving book that ive ever read. The promise by robert crais, luke daniels, and macleod. Not crais deepest or thorniest mystery but another solid outing with a host of involving characters. The heroine of the piece is maggie, a 3yearold german shepherd on her second deployment as a patrol and bombsniffing dog in afghanistan. It is actually considered part of the joe pike series, but this one features all four. Luke daniels and macleod andrews deliver realistic, identifiable voices for private investigator elvis cole and his partner, joe pike. Robert crais interview the promise crimespree magazine.