Crais is one of those writers capable of churning out entertaining novels with recurring characters on a consistent basis. It seems like a long time since robert crais wrote the last elvis cole book. A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. The title of this book is the promise an elvis cole novel and it was written by robert crais. The complete series list for elvis cole novels robert crais.
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. Crais doesnt disappoint, and the story weaves through a complex plot of police detectives, homeland security operatives an bad guys. Elvis colejoe pike novels listed in order of publication. I am tired of depressing detectives, equally depressing characters that they are tracking down, and boring descriptions of where it is all happening. The promise an elvis cole novel by robert crais 9780399161490. Associated press after 20 novels, crais remains one of crime fictions smartest and most effortless plotters. Information on rcs novels are accessible through the links below. Joe pike series by robert crais goodreads share book. I have to admit, i unconsciously avoided robert crais novels for a long time. Forty two countries have published robert crais work and it has always made the bestsellers list in those parts of the world. Robert crais knows how to capture my attention from the first page and hold it to the end and the promise illustrates that perfectly.
His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. Jul 14, 2016 robert crais is the author of the sunday times bestselling elvis cole and joe pike novels. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. The story unfolds with supreme ease, energized by the enigmatic presence of mercenary jon stone. This series also connects to the previous ones with at least one book, the promise, where all three main characters play their part.
After 20 novels, crais remains one of crime fictions smartest and most effortless plotters. However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. Joe pike novels hardcover by crais, robert very good. After a long difficult 18 hour listen i looked for a shorter story as my next audible adventure. Below is a list of all of robert crais published works in order of when they were originally released.
Crais arouses my curiosity in the opening paragraph by describing a small, round, and dumpy woman wearing a fringed leather jacket in a darkened room who was clearly afraid and reminded the observer of an overripe peach. Robert crais books in order how to read robert craiss books. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel suspects. One of booklists 10 best crime fiction books of the year lapd cop scott james is not doing so well. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. Aside from the colepike series, he has also written three standalone novels. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners.
Elvis colejoe pike novels hardcover by crais, robert good. Former army ranger elvis cole is a private detective alongside his partner joe pike, an exmarine. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of crais s novels. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. In addition to the cole and pike novels, he has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. 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. Robert crais first joe pike book, the watchman, was heavily awarded as well as it won the barry award and the mystery ink gumshoe award. The promise delivers a great read to those of us who have followed elvis and his partner, joe pike, over the years. Crais next book featuring the two, the promise, will be released in november of this year. Robert crais is best known for his series featuring l. The year of each novel s original publication is in parenthesis next to the title.
Elvis cole novels series in order robert crais fictiondb. Crais was also awarded the mwa grand master award in 2014. Never fear, we are here to help you with a complete list on robert crais books in order. 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.
This time they join forces with suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. Get the best deals on robert crais books when you shop the. Crais refuses to sell the rights to cole and pike, however. The promise an elvis cole and joe pike novel 9780425272855. 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. Author robert craiss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. All series plus standalone novels checklist with summaries ultimate reading list book 47. How to read the robert crais books in order books reading order.
Its been more than three years since the last elvispike noveland maybe thats why i feel so disappointed with the promise. I didnt think the elvis cole books could be any better but with the introduction of maggie the alsatian,they just did. 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. Nine months ago, a shocking assault by unidentified men killed. Created by robert crais, this series of books is about the private investigator named elvis cole and his partner joe pike. Two thugs named marchenko and parsons are stricly amate. The promise is robert crais 20th novel and its a corker. 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. Id repeat it three times if i thought it would encourage you to read suspect.
This is the order of robert crais books in both chronological order and publication order. Get the best deals on books robert crais when you shop the largest. Order of elvis colejoe pike books elvis cole and joe pike are the featured characters in suspense novels by american author robert crais. Robert crais books in order elvis cole and joe pike books in. He was the 2006 recipient of the ross macdonald literary award. Cleveland plain dealer robert crais takes the most popular characters from previous novels and shakes them up in an intense and thrilling mystery. Edgar awardwinning author robert crais elvis cole and joke pike series follows. The author robert crais was born in 1953 in independence, louisiana.
It is the fifteenth in a series of linked novels centering on the character elvis cole. Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. In this novel, robert craiss longtime series protagonist, elvis cole, teams up. Robert crais has turned out another good crime thriller featuring elvis cole and joe pike in the promise. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. Since the three series strongly intersect and many books feature in each series, i will list. Are you a very recent addict to robert craiss books and looking for what to read next. Check out the many foreign editions of robert s novels by clicking here. Crais delivers a master class in writing with this latest novel. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series. This is my first robert crais book and i am impressed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It was also nominated for both the anthony award and the international thriller writers award for best novel on the year it came out. The promise by robert crais hired to find a missing woman, who was being blackmailed, elvis cole and joe pike find their case is somehow connected with lapd officer scott james and his partner, maggies pursuit of an armed and dangerous thief. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. Perfect entertainment for crime fans and dog lovers everywhere. Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states. A native of louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of. 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.
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