The Monkey's Raincoat: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel
Robert Crais
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(Ballantine Books, June 1, 2011)
âElvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any L.A. private eye to come along in years.ââJoseph WambaughWINNER OF THE ANTHONY AND MACAVITY AWARDS FOR BEST NOVEL ⢠NOMINATED FOR THE EDGAR AND SHAMUS AWARDS FOR BEST NOVEL Meet Elvis Cole, L.A. Private Eye. . . . He quotes Jiminy Cricket and carries a .38. Heâs a literate, wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined to never grow up. When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis Coleâs Disney-Deco office, sheâs lost something very valuableâher husband and her young son. The case seems simple enough, but Elvis isnât thrilled. Neither is his enigmatic partner and firepower, Joe Pike. Their search down the seamy side of Hollywoodâs studio lots and sculptured lawns soon leads them deep into a nasty netherworld of drugs, sexâand murder. Now the case is getting interesting, but itâs also turned ugly. Because everybody, from cops to starlets to crooks, has declared war on Ellen and Elvis. For Ellen, it isnât Funtown anymore. For Elvis, itâs just a living . . . He hopes. Praise for The Monkey's RaincoatâOutstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style. . . . This fast-paced story speeds Elvis Cole to a chilling, heart-stopping ending.ââMystery SceneâIs 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.ââHarlan EllisonâFar and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this oneâit's a winner!ââLawrence BlockâThe best private eye novel of the year . . . lots of action; bright, crisp dialogue; and sharply drawn characters.ââThe Denver PostâRobert B. Parker has some competition on his hands. . . . Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais's style is fresh and funny.ââSue GraftonâIn Crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye sceneâa dazzling first novel.ââTony Hillerman