Brilliance audio presents the promise by robert crais, performed by luke daniels and macleod andrews. Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an. Crais delivers a master class in writing with this latest novel. Loyalty, commitment, and the fight for justice have always driven elvis cole and joe pike. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. The promise by robert crais read by luke daniels macleod. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole and joe pike novel series by robert crais. Robert crais takes the most popular characters from previous novels and shakes them up in an intense and thrilling mystery. Robert crais the promise comes out november 10th, and its another fantastic book from one of the genres true masters. The promise is robert crais most ambitious and complex work to date. I didnt think the elvis cole books could be any better but with the introduction of maggie the alsatian,they just did.
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 demolition angel l. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais book cover, description, publication history. 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. And i still feel that way after reading the promise, but i gotta admit that for the first time ever, since i started reading crais, i feel like ive discovered oz hiding behind the curtain. It was only natural that at some point the paths of crais creations private investigator elvis cole, his shadowy partner joe pike, and the recently introduced team of lapd k9 officer scott james and his german shepherd, maggie would intersect, and indeed they do here. Mwa grandmaster crais is at the top of his game in his 16th elvis cole novel after 2012s taken. 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.
Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect heroes lapd k9 offi. 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. Perfect entertainment for crime fans and dog lovers everywhere. New york times bestselling author robert crais joins us in this episode of crimefiction. Requiem indigo slam sunset express voodoo river free fall lullaby town stalking the angel the monkeys raincoat g. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015 navigation.
He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series. This time they join forces with suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. From story to setting, from character to conflict, for me hes the epitome of a storyteller. Fm to discuss his new book, the 16th in his elvis cole series, the promise. His strength is in character development which adds to the interest. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. In the promise, elvis cole has been hired to find amy breslyn, and in the second paragraph, with no preamble whatsoever robert crais drops us right into the middle of the action where something clearly unsavory is taking place. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the promise.
Even if it could get them killed elvis cole is hired to find a woman whos disappeared, a seemingly ordinary case. Robert crais knows how to capture my attention from the first page and hold it to the end and the promise illustrates that perfectly. After 20 novels, crais remains one of crime fictions smartest and most effortless plotters. Jan 06, 2016 brilliance audio presents the promise by robert crais, performed by luke daniels and macleod andrews.
Robert describes the challenges of writing the promise, which included the need for a believable storyline that would necessitate elvis cole, joe pike, k9 maggie and her. The promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015 the promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015 navigation. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an unusual hero. 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. Review of the promise, by robert crais terri hermanponce. Robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels.
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. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. He was the 2006 recipient of the ross macdonald literary award. Nov 03, 2015 robert crais the promise comes out november 10th, and its another fantastic book from one of the genres true masters. Technically, the promise is a sequel to suspect but, dont expect it to be a scott and maggie centric book like suspect. Lots of action and suspense but all of robert crais characters play major roles. Jul 14, 2016 robert crais is the author of the sunday times bestselling elvis cole and joe pike novels. When elvis cole is hired to locate a woman who may have disappeared. Jan 17, 2016 when i grow up, i want to be robert crais. The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. The promise photo album a limited supply of the promisei love maggie pet tags were created to celebrate the publication of rcs 20th novel, the promise.
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. Robert crais interview the promise crimespree magazine. 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. Robert crais is the author of the sunday times bestselling elvis cole and joe pike novels. Crais is waiting for the book to drop and the tour to start. The promise is a typical crais elvis colejoe pike book. Associated press after 20 novels, crais remains one of crime fictions smartest and most effortless plotters. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. 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. When you pick up any of his books, youre immediately pulled in within the very first few pages often paragraphs and you instantly know. Robert crais is not, in my opinion, one of the best crime writers, but he does have interesting characters and his novels are worthwhile.
An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. The promise is robert crais 20th novel and its a corker. The promise is a typical craiselvis colejoe pike book. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. The promise photo album a limited supply of the promise i love maggie pet tags were created to celebrate the publication of rcs 20th novel, the promise. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Check out the wonderful pix booksellers sent to show their support. The hero of robert crais 16th crime novel featuring iconic private investigator elvis cole and his pal, exmarine joe pike, is not cole or pike. Crais has brought scott james and beautiful maggie into a heart stopping partnership with elvis and joe to help them keep the promise. The promise is a good story, however so, recommended reading.