Technically, the promise is a sequel to suspect but, dont expect it to be a scott and maggie centric book like suspect. 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. Thats the opening scene in bestselling author robert crais new novel, suspect putnam, 312 pp. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole and joe pike novel series by robert crais. It seems like a long time since robert crais wrote the last elvis cole book. 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. Robert crais is one of my favourite crime writers but this book is drivel. A man and his dog hunt for a killer in adaptation of. A man and his dog hunt for a killer in adaptation of robert. I have to admit, i unconsciously avoided robert crais novels for. Audie award finalist, thrillersuspense, 2014 for 25 years, robert crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense.
Lots of action and suspense but all of robert crais characters play major roles. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Loyalty, commitment, the fight against injusticethese are the things. In saying that we need to ensure that macleod andrews stays part of this great team as the team would. Id repeat it three times if i thought it would encourage you to read suspect. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series. Author magazine from the publisher although scott is a good guy who brings highgrade skills to his detective work, its maggie who holds us captive, enthralled by craiss perceptive depiction of her amazing capacities. Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. 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. Fox 2000 has optioned the rights to robert crais bestselling 20 novel suspect for an adaptation to be produced by nina jacobson, the producer. Fans of craiss sharpedged elvis cole novels will find less to admire. Nine months ago, a shocking assault by unidentified men killed. Officer james, the hero of suspect, robert craiss latest novel, was a promising lapd cop slated for bigger things whose career seems to have ended the same night his life almost did.
He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. 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. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. Jan 21, 20 brilliance audio presents suspect by robert crais, performed by macleod andrews. He is known for his work on hostage 2005, hill street blues 1981 and quincy m. An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. I heard robert crais talk about his book suspect a while ago. If youre an elvis colejoe pike fan and you thought you might pass on suspect because it doesnt feature them, please dont make that mistake. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read suspect.
Its been more than three years since the last elvispike noveland maybe thats why i feel so disappointed with the promise. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. This is my first robert crais book and what an intro to this author. Suspect is without a doubt craiss best novel to date. Before writing his first novel, crais spent several years writing scripts for such more about robert crais. Eight months ago, a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. The promise delivers a great read to those of us who have followed elvis and his partner, joe pike, over the years.
Reading his bio i see his home is a feline one at present but i knew there had to be dogs in his past. Three teens dennis, mars, and kevin messed up a robbery of a minimart and in their escape broke into a rich familys house. An elvis cole and joe pike novel, book 9 unabridged 2008 lullaby. Thank you for buying an authorized edition of this book and for complying.
A man and his dog hunt for a killer in adaptation of robert crais suspect. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. After a long difficult 18 hour listen i looked for a shorter story as my next audible adventure. The author has no idea what a dog is thinking and to try and make it appear that she thinks like a human is just not credible. This series also connects to the previous ones with at least one book, the promise, where all. Crais next book featuring the two, the promise, will be released in november of this year. Fox 2000, hunger games producers to adapt robert crais. Hostage by robert crais is probably the fastest moving book that ive ever read. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the promise.
The robert crais new book in this series, the wanted, is also part of the authors popular two series, elvis cole and joe pike, as he brings the two pis into this new plot as well. Loyalty, commitment, and the fight for justice have always driven elvis cole and joe pike. But when the masked occupants of one car emerge with automatic rifles and gun down the men in the other, allie is killed in the crossfire and max is left severely wounded. I have to admit, i unconsciously avoided robert crais novels for a long time. Oct 07, 2014 suspect was my first robert crais book. The promise is a good story, however so, recommended reading.
Brilliance audio presents suspect by robert crais, performed by macleod andrews. 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. An elvis cole and joe pike novel paperback by robert crais and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of booklists 10 best crime fiction books of the year lapd cop scott james is not doing so well.
I was immediately attracted to the story by crais enthusiasm for his subject. 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. Fans of crais s sharpedged elvis cole novels will find less to admire. This time they join forces with suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. In the promise, the elvis cole and joe pike team joined forces with scott james and his faithful dog to unravel a dark conspiracy involving a convicted fugitive, murder and a missing woman. A native of louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and police officers. The promise is a typical crais elvis colejoe pike book. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an. It is an actioncrime genre with more twists and turns that you would never expect to come. Crais doesnt disappoint, and the story weaves through a complex plot of police detectives, homeland security operatives an bad guys.
Reading his bio i see his home is a feline one at present but i. The heroine of the piece is maggie, a 3yearold german shepherd on her second deployment as a. Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A great shame he ditched cole and pike for this book but the idea of writing a book partly through the mind of a dog is beyond belief. 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. Jan 21, 20 thats the opening scene in bestselling author robert crais new novel, suspect putnam, 312 pp. 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. Sep 05, 2016 technically, the promise is a sequel to suspect but, dont expect it to be a scott and maggie centric book like suspect.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the little sister when he was fifteen. 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. Robert crais was born on june 20, 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, usa. Thank you for buying an authorized edition of this book and for. Many authors are dog owners, some host to a houseful. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers.