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

Robert Crais

Dec 2010 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

A fantastic Joe Pike and Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of L A REQUIEM

'I can't wait for the next Robert Crais!' Bill Clinton

'Robert Crais - and Joe Pike - will have you by the throat' INDEPENDENT

'A modern master of crime fiction' Gregg Hurwitz

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.

Ratings and reviews

Crais is great!! He has a created a fantastic duo in Cole & Pike. Upon beginning the book I had no idea that it was 30years old, that's how well it has aged it has aged. Enjoy!!

Read it and became a fan instantly......great writing, I got so involved so quickly, I'm now waiting on his latest book 15 years later!

P.I. pair attempt recover child, typical Crais, excellent.

About the author

Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole & Pike novels. A native of Louisiana, Crais moved to Hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing scripts for such major series as CAGNEY & LACEY, MIAMI VICE and HILL STREET BLUES. In the mid 80s, following his success with the TV buddy genre, Crais created a series of crime novels based around the characters Cole & Pike. In addition, Crais has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. In 2014 he became a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America. Robert Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.
Find out more at www.robertcrais.com.