The Monkey's Raincoat: The First Cole & Pike novel

Description

When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis Cole's Disney-deco office, she's lost something very valuable - her husband and young son. The case seems simple enough, but Elvis isn't thrilled. Neither is his enigmatic partner and firepower Joe Pike. Their search down the seamy side of Hollywood's studio lots and sculptured lawns soon leads them deep into a nasty netherworld of drugs and sex - and murder. Now the case is getting interesting, but it's also turned ugly. Because everybody, from cops to starlets to crooks, has declared war on Ellen and Elvis.

Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole and Pike novels. 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. In addition to the Cole and Pike novels, he has also written several bestselling stand-alone thrillers. Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.

A major US crime series that can no longer be overlooked * TIME OUT * Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one-it's a winner! -- Lawrence Block Elvis Cole is the very best kind of hero * GUARDIAN * Robert Crais is a crime writer of incredible talent - his novels are not only suspenseful and deeply atmospheric ... they are very hard to put down I can't wait for the next Robert Crais! Robert Crais - and Joe Pike - will have you by the throat * INDEPENDENT * A modern master of crime fiction -- Gregg Hurwitz Outstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style ... This fast-paced story speeds Elvis Cole to a chilling, heart-stopping ending * MYSTERY SCENE * 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 A major US crime series that can no longer be overlooked * TIME OUT *