Dean koontz the trouble with starting a robert crais book is that you just cant put it down until you finish it. Requiem is definitely one i enjoy rereading on a regular basis. Author crais, robert signed limited edition with an appreciation by tami hoag illustrator no dustjacket as issued formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine see description jacket condition fine see description edition. The citys lost souls take comfort in its promisethe notion that tomorrow could be the day to start all over again, to transform oneself into someone else. The book was published in multiple languages including french, consists of 539 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Robert crais biography life, family, children, parents. Requiem by robert crais, 97814095609, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This one begins as quiet as you please, with elviss unofficial partner joe pike asking him to help find the missing daughter of joes friend, tortilla king frank garcia. Peterborough evening telegraph this is craiss most ambitious novel to date, a big book that juggles aspects of friendship, trust and love against a background of violence and conspiracy. Crais bids to break out of his successful elvis cole formulastreamlined plotting, smiling charm, slick action, happy endingswith elviss ambitious seventh case. Robert crais has said in interviews that his best writing of the elvis colejoe pike series began with this novel, l. The story is well crafted, with a nice layering of various subplots and back story that add to the overall narrative rather than detracting from it. Books by robert crais writers similar to robert crais.
Requiem 2002 read online free book by robert crais in. Requiem by robert crais, 9780345434470, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We have safely shipped hundreds of books to satisfied customers. It is the eighth in a series of linked novels centering on the private investigator elvis cole. Inviting, with a promise of infinite hope, it can also be a glittering landscape of debilitating isolation. And when a second killing seems to have joes name on it, l. Requiem, which is number eight in the series of sixteen. Robert crais free fall, monkeys raincoat returns with his eighth e. More than 10 years ago, i was shocked to learn that some puerile piece of fluff had won the edgar for. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Crais paints a good sense of place, the characters are well penned, and the story builds to a nice climax. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Lee child john sandford michael connelly robert b parker harlan coben lawrence block dennis lehane stephen hunter barry eisler stuart woods.
The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. Fans of robert crais have seen his writing style progress with each of his elvis cole novels. We have safely shipped hundreds of books to satisfied. 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. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels. Requiem suddenly vaults way ahead of anyone else this year and propels crais to the top of the heap of detective writers. And his incredible wit keeps me coming back for more. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an.
His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of crais s novels. Robert crais has long been one of the finest american crime writers, but he has won new praise and new fans with a surprising new character. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read l. Two thugs named marchenko and parsons are stricly amate. Not even the news that karen garcia has been shot dead. After an exgirlfriend of pikes disappears, the girls father asks them to help the police with the search. Requiem elvis cole and joe pike, book 8 by robert crais book cover, description, publication history. 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. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. Requiem is probably my favorite book of the elvisjoe series.
Robert crais returns with his eighth elvis cole mystery, l. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Robert crais is best known for his series featuring l. The first edition of the novel was published in june 1st 1999, and was written by robert crais. Yes, this is a typical holiday detective novel, good old beach read, nothing new but far from the worse. Requiem is a breath of fresh, corditesoaked air for a series that was treading into some seriouslystale territory. Peterborough evening telegraph this is craiss most ambitious novel to date, a big book that juggles aspects of friendship, trust and love. Requiem won the 2000 dilys award and was nominated for the edgar award, the anthony award and the shamus award in the same year.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Robert crais has produced one of the best private eye stories in years with l. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For some reason, i had missed this one so decided to order it. 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. Requiem elvis cole and joe pike, book 8 by robert crais. Elvis cole and former cop joe pike have been partners in a detective agency for 12 years. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading l. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Crais debut in the world of fiction was the monkeys raincoat in 1987 the first of the elvis cole series. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of craiss novels. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are elvis cole, joe pike.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 28, 2014. One of which, hostage, was adapted into a bruce willis film of the same name. Requiem 2002 read online free book by robert crais. When crais is inside pikes head, he falls back on the telling style and expository explaining technique that so many of us read a crais book to avoid. Aside from the colepike series, he has also written three standalone novels. Books by robert crais authors like robert crais what. When the missing persons case turns into a hunt for. Always entertaining and absorbing robert crais writes books which are difficult to put down once they are started. More than 10 years ago, i was shocked to learn that some puerile piece of fluff had won the edgar for best paperback original, when it was so obvious to me and. This is the novel that created a new direction for both l. Requiem is a gritty, harrowing look into the minds of a serial killer and the men determined to stop him. Requiem, a breakneck caper that leaves the wisecracking detective secondguessing himself. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Crais bids to break out of his successful elvis cole formulastreamlined.
It is the eighth in a series of linked novels centering on the private investigator elvis cole awards. Requiem elvis cole and joe pike book 8 kindle edition by crais, robert. 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. Not even the news that karen garcia has been shot dead sets. They dont conform to some rules our lecturers standby. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. Robert craiss perspective twist in this novel is unique and effective.
Before writing his first novel, crais spent several years writing scripts for such more about robert crais. I must confess to not having read the work by this author before although mr crais has written for productions i loved especially tv such as hill street blues alongside his numerous novels. Sue grafton as the complicated plot unfolds, there are surprises and setbacks for all the characters, as well as many moving moments as the friendship between joe and elvis is put to the ultimate test. Crais wisely eschews the formula of his last seven books and does not have best bud private eyes elvis cole and joe pike stumbling into a mystery that eventually leads them into several gunfights with the stereotyped criminal gang of your choice. Coles partner, the tightlipped, charmfree joe pike, gets a call from his friend frank tortilla garcia. I love the joe pike character and this story gives some essential background on him that explains a lot about his temperament.