Voodoo River

Description

Hired to uncover the past of Jodi Taylor, an actress in a hit TV show, Elvis leaves his native Los Angeles to head for Louisiana in search of Jodi's biological parents. But before he can tackle the mystery of Jodi s background, he is up against a whole host of eccentrics, including a crazed Raid-spraying housewife, a Cajun thug who looks like he's been made out of spare parts and a menacing hundred-year-old river turtle named Luther. As Elvis learns about the enigmatic actress' origins, he also discovers the real reason he's been sent to Louisiana...

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.

VOODOO RIVER moves Elvis Cole to the place of honor on my bookshelf. Crais is a terrific writer and this is proof -- Sue Grafton Elvis Cole is the very best kind of hero * GUARDIAN * VOODOO RIVER is Robert Crais' best Elvis Cole adventure to date. It's Louisiana, Cajun food, non-stop action, crisp dialogue, attitude -- Elizabeth George