Monkey's Raincoat, The (Elvis Cole)
by Robert Crais
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Author: Robert CraisNarrator: David Stuart
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2002-04-28
ISBN: N/A
Publisher: Paperback Nova Audio Books
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Book Review: A refreshing witty private investigator and a great start to a series!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard of Robert Crais for years but never read any of his work. Finally I decided to take the plunge and started with the first in the series "The Monkey's Raincoat".
After blazing through the book I began wondering to myself, why in the heck have I joined the Elvis Cole band wagon so late. The book was really good, and I absolutely love the characters Elvis Cole and Joe Pike.
Robert Crais has a wonderful talent for making great characters that you care about.
I read a statement that Mr. Crais said that he didn't think his first few novels were really up to snuff with his later works. I can tell you right now, I can't imaging him topping this great start, but lucky for us the reader we get to find out.
Immediately after finishing this book I went out and snagged the next in line.
I was happy to find out that there are 12 books in the series and counting. I can't wait to find out what's in store next for "Hound Dog" and Pike.
I know I have hours and hours of reading pleasure ahead of me.
Treat yourself and enjoy this great series.
Happy Reading!
Summary of Monkey's Raincoat, The (Elvis Cole)
When Ellen Lang's husband disappears with their son, she hires Elvis Cole to track him down. A quiet and seemingly submissive wife, Ellen can't even write a check without him. All she wants is to get him and her son back - no questions asked. The search for Ellen's errant husband leads Elvis into the seamier side of Hollywood. He soon learns that Mort Lang is a down-on-his-luck talent agent who associates with a schlocky movie producer, and the last place he was spotted was at a party thrown by a famous and very well-connected ex-Matador. But no one has seen him since - including his B-movie girlfriend. At the same time the police find Mort in his parked car with four gunshots in his chest - and no kid in sight - Ellen disappears. Now nothing is what it seems, and the heat is on. It's up to Elvis Cole and his partner Joe Pike to find the connection between sleazy Hollywood players and an ex-Matador. "Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one - it's a winner!" - Lawrence Block "Is 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." - Harlan Ellison "Robert B. Parker has some competition on his hands....Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais' style is fresh and funny." - Sue GraftonLiterature & Fiction Books
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