A native of louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and police officers. A native of baton rouge, louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and four generations of. Robert crais is the 2006 recipient of the ross macdonald literary award. While continuing to pen television episodes, as well as the occasional pilot, movie, and miniseries, crais began writing mystery novels featuring elvis cole, a private investigator. 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. We have a growing list of new robert crais books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020. Publishers weekly if youve never read a robert crais novel before, its time to start and suspect is the book.
Contents of this web site are 2020 by robert crais. Aside from the colepike series, he has also written three standalone novels. Author magazine from the publisher although scott is a good guy who brings highgrade skills to his detective work, its maggie who holds us captive, enthralled by craiss perceptive depiction of her amazing capacities. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming robert crais releases. His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. Im surprised it has taken me so long to discover him. One of booklists 10 best crime fiction books of the year lapd cop scott james is not doing so well. Suspect scott james and maggie, book 1 by robert crais. He currently lives in the santa monica mountains with his wife, three cats, and many thousands of books. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. Maggie is one gorgeous girl, altogether worthy of playing a leading role in suspect, robert craiss hearttugging novel about two wounded war veterans who nudge each other back to life after suffering a traumatic loss. Crais is handsdown the worlds greatest crime writer the huffington post.
Many readers are wondering, are there new robert crais books releasing in 20202021. Robert crais was born on june 20, 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, usa. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. Robert crais biography life, family, children, parents.
Thats the opening scene in bestselling author robert crais new novel, suspect putnam, 312 pp. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. Elvis and joe are first introduced in crais s novel the monkey. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. This is a story about a man healing a dog and the dog healing the man, said crais. A brilliant thriller from the sunday times bestselling author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. Books by robert crais writers similar to robert crais.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I have had my 62nd birthday since reading it and maybe the memory as suffered with age, but i read taken immediately before, an although not cole and pike at their best, i can remember the plot and characters in that book. Robert crais new releases, 2020 books book release dates. Eight months ago, a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. Rc has optioned the rights to his bestselling novel, suspect, to fox 2000 for an adaptation to be produced by nina jacobson and brad simpson, the producers behind the hunger games film franchise. Lee child john sandford michael connelly robert b parker harlan coben lawrence block dennis lehane stephen hunter barry eisler stuart woods. Robert crais est ne en louisiane et vit en californie. Two thugs named marchenko and parsons are stricly amate. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l. Fans of crais s sharpedged elvis cole novels will find less to admire. Books reading order does not accept free books from authors or publishers in exchange. Does anyone have suggestions for other books like suspect robert crais and the tucker. For 25 years, robert crais has written extraordinary novels of crime and suspense. Robert crais is one of the most popular crime mystery authors of today.
Robert crais is the bestselling author of eleven suspense novels, including the monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town, and free fall, all available from bantam books, he has written for such award winning television showa as l. Eight months ago, a shocking latenight assault by unidentified men killed his partner stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to. Buy suspect by robert crais from waterstones today. Jan 21, 20 thats the opening scene in bestselling author robert crais new novel, suspect putnam, 312 pp. Crais next book featuring the two, the promise, will be released in november of this year. Although robert crais rhymes with grace is best known as the author of a series of bestselling mystery novels, he began his career as a writer for television. Crais refuses to sell the rights to cole and pike, however. Id repeat it three times if i thought it would encourage you to read suspect. Buy the paperback book suspect by robert crais at indigo.
Robert crais books list of books by author robert crais. I am a big fan of robert crais and read all his books. The heroine of the piece is maggie, a 3yearold german shepherd on her second deployment as a patrol and bombsniffing dog in afghanistan. He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the little sister when he was fifteen, which inspired his lifelong love of. Crais also writes under the name of his alter ego elvis cole and jerry gret samouche. One of which, hostage, was adapted into a bruce willis film of the same name. Fox 2000, hunger games producers to adapt robert crais.
He was the 2006 recipient of the ross macdonald literary award. Books by robert crais authors like robert crais what. Raymond chandler and ross macdonald helped pioneer the l. Robert crais has become one of my top5 favorite authors. If youre an elvis colejoe pike fan and you thought you might pass on suspect because it doesnt feature them, please dont make that mistake. Robert crais brings us suspenseful stories of crime and intrigue that keep us perched on the edges of our seats. The relationship between scott and maggie begins with two broken. He studied mechanical engineering at louisiana state university, but subsequently moved to hollywood and began working as a. Below is a listing of robert s novels in order of publication. Most of crais books feature the characters elvis cole and joe pike, with the. So begins suspect, robert crais s exceptional novel release date january 22, 20, where the storys entire subtext is about a special relationship that leads to mutual resurrection. I have to admit, i unconsciously avoided robert crais novels for a long time. 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.
How to read the robert crais books in order books reading order. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. A native of baton rouge, louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the mississippi river in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and four generations of police officers. Robert crais is best known for his series featuring l. He received the ross macdonald literary award in 2006, the eyelifetime achievement award in 2010, and the mystery writers of americas grand master award in 2014. He is known for his work on hostage 2005, hill street blues 1981 and quincy m. Suspect is without a doubt craiss best novel to date.
When frank meyer and his family are executed during a home invasion, the police begin investigating the secret life theyre sure meyer had. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. The sale represents a rare foray into film for crais, whose 19 novels have more than 40 million copies in print. They were each others last chance investigating a case no one wants. However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. Suspect by robert crais booksamillion online book store. Keep up to date with upcoming robert crais releases 2020. I read suspect a month ago, and can not remember a thing about it. Download audiobooks by robert crais stream or download. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. An elvis cole novel elvis cole novels by robert crais.
But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of crais s novels. The first rule joe pike by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Robert crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. Nine months ago, a shocking assault by unidentified men killed. His genre remains mystery and thriller no matter which name he uses in his work. Crais debut in the world of fiction was the monkeys raincoat in 1987 the first of the elvis cole series. The novels of robert crais have been published in 42 countries and are bestsellers around the world. When an author steps away from his familiar characters, do you miss them.
He purchased a secondhand paperback of raymond chandlers the. When asked, he reveals that his writings have been influenced by authors that he admires like ernest hemingway, raymond chandler, dashiell hammett. Most crime novel fans have a shortlist of authors they will buy on name recognition alone. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Robert crais audie award finalist, thrillersuspense, 2014. Vj books presents author robert crais robert crais was born in independence, louisiana in 1953. Most of crais books feature the characters elvis cole and joe pike, with the watchman 2007, the first rule 2010 and the sentry 2011 centering on joe pike. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read suspect. Nine months ago, a shocking assault by unidentified men killed his partner. If you enjoy his new york times best selling elvis cole and joe pike series then youre sure. Robert crais audio books, best sellers, author bio.