When single mother devon connor hires private investigator elvis cole, its because her troubled teenage son. The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. Yes robert crais is good, arguably better tan michael connelly. Its chance conversations like this and those inperson. It seemed like a simple casebefore the bodies started piling up. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I am looking for new books to read, with similar writing styles. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. Readalikes for robert crais if you like robert crais try these authors. Readalikes for robert crais if you like robert crais. When asked, he reveals that his writings have been influenced by authors that he admires like ernest hemingway, raymond chandler, dashiell hammett. How to read the robert crais books in order books reading order.
Robert crais is currently considered a single author. When police and fire department personnel rush door to door in a frenzied evacuation effort, they. And then there are the robert crais books elvis cole and joe pike that i started too and am up to the third in that series. Robert crais is best known for his series featuring l. Loyalty, commitment, and the fight for justice have always driven elvis cole and joe pike. Wicked city and the nick travers series, launches a new crime series set in the deep south. If you enjoy his new york times best selling elvis cole and joe pike series then youre sure to get sucked into these suspenseful stories. An elvis cole novel elvis cole novels hardcover good. Although robert crais rhymes with grace is best known as the author of a series of bestselling mystery novels, he began his career as a writer for television.
But there are so many books out there, that its hard finding a new author to read. Two thugs named marchenko and parsons are stricly amate. Want new book recommendations arriving in your inbox every week for free. 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. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world.
The girls club of psychological thrillers has a worthy new member. Crais debut in the world of fiction was the monkeys raincoat in 1987 the first of the elvis cole series. Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states. This is one of the very best entries in a longrunning and still firstrate series. Noah boyd is the pseudonym of former fbi agent, paul lindsay, who worked on cold cases when he was not writing. Robert crais interview author robert crais jokes about his writing ambitions and then goes on to discuss his decision to move to hollywood, how his first attempts at novels failed, and how he finally cracked how to write, which led him to pen the elvis cole and joe pike series. Robert crais books in order elvis cole and joe pike books in.
One of which, hostage, was adapted into a bruce willis film of the same name. Books by robert crais authors like robert crais what should i. Originally a script writer for television shows such as hill street blues, miami vice, and l. His novels get better with every new book portland oregonian. Books to read if you like robert crais newinbooksnewinbooks. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. Author robert crais is back with the wanted, the 17th thriller in his series featuring private detective elvis cole.
On august 6th, 2019, joe pike and elvis cole return in a dangerous man, the latest novel from new york times bestselling author robert crais though it follows crais last book, the wanted 2017, a dangerous man features joe pike as the protagonist instead of cole, who takes on a supporting role much like in the watchman 2007 and the first rule 2010. Crais also writes under the name of his alter ego elvis cole and jerry gret samouche. As with any new author, i would like your opinion on where to start in the. Crais refuses to sell the rights to cole and pike, however. 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. In the wanted, author robert crais sets his hero elvis. His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series.
Robert crais new releases, 2020 books book release dates. He currently lives in the santa monica mountains with his wife, three cats, and many thousands of books. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. Robert crais interview author robert crais jokes about his writing ambitions and then goes on to discuss his decision to move to hollywood, how his first attempts at novels failed, and how he finally cracked how to write, which. Robert crais is the bestselling author of eleven suspense novels, including the monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town, and free fall, all available from bantam books, he has written for such award winning television showa as l. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of crais s novels. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. Robert crais is the 2006 recipient of the ross macdonald literary award.
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 novels of robert crais have been published in 42 countries and are bestsellers around the world. T he following are authors similar to robert crais. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming robert crais releases. 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. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. Click on an author s name learn more about them and see a partial list of their books. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole and joe pike novel series by robert crais. Robert crais books in order elvis cole and joe pike books. Many readers are wondering, are there new robert crais books releasing in 20202021. He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the little sister when he was fifteen. Within the confines of a typical violenceridden robert crais plot, the author manages to tackle and address a number of controversial issues in free fall.
A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. 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 o. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of craiss novels. For fellow michael connelly fans catalog your books online. May 31, 2019 on august 6th, 2019, joe pike and elvis cole return in a dangerous man, the latest novel from new york times bestselling author robert crais though it follows crais last book, the wanted 2017, a dangerous man features joe pike as the protagonist instead of cole, who takes on a supporting role much like in the watchman 2007 and the first rule 2010.
Cole and pike are carefully drawn, multilayered characters whove grown more complex through the years. Robert crais biography life, family, children, parents. Readalikes for robert crais if you like robert crais try. When singlemother devon connor hires elvis cole, its because her troubled teenage son tyson is flashing cash. Robert crais books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Since my son now lives there and i visit often i am definitely drawn to west coast locales. Buy a cheap copy of chasing darkness book by robert crais. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming. Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today. In the wanted, author robert crais sets his hero elvis cole. He studied mechanical engineering at louisiana state university, but subsequently moved to hollywood and began working as a screenwriter. Vj books presents author robert crais robert crais was born in independence, louisiana in 1953.
I have read all of michael connelleys novels and also really enjoy the works of robert crais. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. Find authors like robert crais from the worlds largest community of readers. We have a growing list of new robert crais books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020. Robert crais brings us suspenseful stories of crime and intrigue that keep us perched on the edges of our seats. Keep up to date with upcoming robert crais releases 2020. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. His genre remains mystery and thriller no matter which name he uses in his work.
Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. If you like robert crais you might like similar authors john sandford, john camp, ace atkins, reed farrel coleman, michael connelly. For fellow michael connelly fans who should i turn to next. You might also like similar authors to robert crais, like john sandford. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the little sister when he was fifteen, which inspired his lifelong love of. Dec 30, 2017 author robert crais is back with the wanted, the 17th thriller in his series featuring private detective elvis cole.
While continuing to pen television episodes, as well as the occasional pilot, movie, and miniseries, crais began writing mystery novels featuring elvis cole, a private investigator. If you enjoy childs books, you may also like those listed below. He was a marine corps platoon commander in vietnam, where he was awarded two purple hearts and the silver star. Known for his superb characterizations and masterful plotting, crais has won many awards for his books and is published worldwide.
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