However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. Downtoearth, practical detective work is what solves the crime in this ticking clock child kidnapping. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. The novels of robert crais have been published in 42 countries and are bestsellers around the world. Still, crais could not keep cole away forever and, at long last, has given us the last detective, a new elvis cole novel that will not only sate the appetites of coles fan base but also anyone who is a fan of the suspense genre. The last detective by robert crais 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last detective. The plot is very well written, the characters are very believable, and it gives more history into joe and elvis pasts.
His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. The last detective by robert crais signed first edition book. Elvis cole and former cop joe pike have been partners in a detective agency for 12 years. 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.
There are many small things that make sense and give the reader that aha moment if you read each book in the proper. Instead of pike, the last detective focuses on elvis past, from never knowing his father to his free spirited. I have read all roberts books and this is my favourite. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is st.
Apr 02, 2008 buy the last detective new ed by crais, robert isbn. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. The last detective is robert crais richest, most intense tale of suspense yet. This tense, satisfying thriller will glue you to your chair, as private eye elvis colethe star. Violent and actionpacked, this eighth book in the series has less of coles usual wisecracking but all the intensity and convoluted plotting of his two recent standalone thrillers, demolition angel 2000 and hostage 2001. If your a big fan of crais like me, you wont be disappointed.
Before he hit the big time with hostage 2001, crais made his name with seven. About the last detective with his acclaimed bestsellers, hostage and demolition angel, robert crais drew raves for his unstoppable pacing, edgy characterizations, and cinematic prose. Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. Elvis has recuperated from the injuries he sustained during his and joe pikes elviss best friend and partner heroic rescue of ben chenier, the son of his now former girlfriend, lucy, from a group of murderous kidnappers. The detective work, when elvis has a chance for it, is sound and the plot twisty enough, but thats no longer enough for crais, who ups the ante with flashbacks to elviss neglected childhood and vietnam service, gives his villains the worldclass badguy credentials youd expect from an austin powers movie, and stages action scenes so. Buy the last detective new ed by crais, robert isbn. 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. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. Coming soon new releases nook book bundles nook daily find nook foreign language. His name is robert crais, and this novels hero is named elvis cole. 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. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels.
The last detective is an interesting novel,,written by a newer writer and is one of a series. I have read all robert s books and this is my favourite. The last detective by robert crais 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. But beneath his wisecracking, cocky exterior has lain a troubled soul, and when the son of his longtime girlfriend, lucy.
Elvis and pike make an awesome team and i enjoyed the flashback moments in this book, giving an insight into elvis coles military past. Chicago tribune crais takes readers on a wild ride. An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. The last detective by robert crais book 9 in the elvis cole crime mystery series 2003. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. A brilliant new crime novel from the beloved, bestselling, and awardwinning. I have read quite a few robert crais books, i love his style of writing, he has you hooked into the story from page 1. The detective work, when elvis has a chance for it, is sound and the plot twisty. Requiem is a gritty, harrowing look into the minds of a serial killer and the men determined to stop him. Cole was a heroic ranger in nam and pike is another veteran. Cole and his partner, joe pike are partners in a small time l. Perhaps the elvis colejoe pike series is running out of steam. The last detective by robert crais audio book simply audiobooks.
After an exgirlfriend of pikes disappears, the girls father asks them to help the police with the search. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series. Elvis cole that is, crais s iconoclastic, smartaleck l. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. Forty two countries have published robert crais work and it has always made the bestsellers list in. 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. Venturing deep inside a complex psyche, crais explores elviss need for family and his floundering relationship with lucy, as they race the clock.
Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. The last detective by robert crais, 9780345451903, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mar 30, 2004 the last detective by robert crais, 9780345451903, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The last detective is, i think, robert crais best book yet.
The last detective by robert crais book 9 in the elvis cole crime mystery series 2003 the last detective by robert crais book 9 in the elvis cole crime mystery series 2003. Buy a cheap copy of the last detective book 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. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. The last detective elvis cole and joe pike, book 9 by robert crais book cover, description, publication history. Dont start reading the last detective with much on your calendar. The forgotten man is the 10th book of robert craiss elvis cole series of crime fiction. The introduction of lucy chenier and her son ben in voodoo river was a positive development that gave elvis cole a chance to grow beyond the typical onenightstand detective common in pulp thrillers e.
Forty two countries have published robert crais work and it has always made the bestsellers list in those parts of the world. This tense, satisfying thriller will glue you to your chair, as private eye elvis cole the star. The last detective audiobook by robert crais, read by. Feb 18, 2003 the detective work, when elvis has a chance for it, is sound and the plot twisty enough, but thats no longer enough for crais, who ups the ante with flashbacks to elviss neglected childhood and vietnam service, gives his villains the worldclass badguy credentials youd expect from an austin powers movie, and stages action scenes so. Yet crais largely succeeds in his ambitions for this ninth elvis cole novel. With his acclaimed bestsellers, hostage and demolition angel, robert crais drew raves for his unstoppable pacing, edgy characterizations, and cinematic prose. The last detective by robert crais audio book simply. The last detective audiobook by robert crais, read by james. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained, but it becomes even more tense when the unthinkable happens. 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. Requiem and once again, elvis and joe wind up in the soup. 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.
Elvis cole that is, craiss iconoclastic, smartaleck l. The last detective book gail borden public library. Elvis coles relationship with attorney lucy chenier is strained. But like all talented writers, crais has other themes floating beneath the choppy surface waters. It was worth the fouryear wait for elvis cole to return in the last detective by robert crais.
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