The Monkey'S Raincoat: An Elvis Cole And Joe Pike Novel

ôElvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any L.A. private eye to come along in years.öùJoseph Wambaugh WINNER OF THE ANTHONY AND MACAVITY AWARDS FOR BEST NOVEL ò NOMINATED FOR THE EDGAR AND SHAMUS AWARDS FOR BEST NOVEL Meet Elvis Cole, L.A. Private Eye. . . . He quotes Jiminy Cricket and carries a .38. HeÆs a literate, wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined to never grow up. When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis ColeÆs Disney-Deco office, sheÆs lost something very valuableùher husband and her young son. The case seems simple enough, but Elvis isnÆt thrilled. Neither is his enigmatic partner and firepower, Joe Pike. Their search down the seamy side of HollywoodÆs studio lots and sculptured lawns soon leads them deep into a nasty netherworld of drugs, sexùand murder. Now the case is getting interesting, but itÆs also turned ugly. Because everybody, from cops to starlets to crooks, has declared war on Ellen and Elvis. For Ellen, it isnÆt Funtown anymore. For Elvis, itÆs just a living . . . He hopes. Praise for The Monkey's Raincoat ôOutstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style. . . . This fast-paced story speeds Elvis Cole to a chilling, heart-stopping ending.öùMystery Scene ôIs Bob Crais good? Put it this way: if they're taking you out to put you against the firing squad wall, and you want to enjoy your last moments on earth, pass on the last cigarette and ask for an Elvis Cole novel.öùHarlan Ellison ôFar and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this oneùit's a winner!öùLawrence Block ôThe best private eye novel of the year . . . lots of action; bright, crisp dialogue; and sharply drawn characters.öùThe Denver Post ôRobert B. Parker has some competition on his hands. . . . Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais's style is fresh and funny.öùSue Grafton ôIn Crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye sceneùa dazzling first novel.öùTony Hillerman

• | Author: Robert Crais
• | Publisher: Ballantine Books
• | Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 320 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 0593157982
• | ISBN-13: 9780593157985