The promise book robert crais

The promise an elvis cole and joe pike novel 9780425272855. In this book, elvis is tasked with finding a griefstricken mother, which sounds simple enough but, as we all know, simple things always become bigger things when crais writes them. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais book cover, description, publication history. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an. Dead suspects dont look any more guilty than lionel byrd.

It reminds me very much of what happened to dick francis novels after his wife died. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Dont get me wrongrobert crais is a terrific author, and a disappointing book in this series is still better than the overwhelming majority of books in this genre. This time they join forces with suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. Two thugs named marchenko and parsons are stricly amate. The promise by robert crais meet your next favorite book. Robert crais has always delivered an enjoyable page turner so my decision was based on a five hour abridged version of his latest book, the promise or the full length nine hour journey. Robert crais pronounced to rhyme with chase born june 20, 1953 is an american author of detective fiction. Crais is one of those writers capable of churning out entertaining novels with recurring characters on a consistent basis. But while i like those books, this standalone, originally published in 2006, remains my favorite of craiss novels.

In future i will read the first couple of pages of any putative robert crais novel and leave well alone if books continue to be written this way. An elvis cole and joe pike novel ebook written by robert crais. His writing is influenced by raymond chandler, dashiell hammett, ernest hemingway, robert b. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. Also by robert crais suspect taken the sentry the first rule chasing darkness the watchman the two minute rule the forgotten man the last detective hostage demolition angel l. For some reason, the normally reliable crais the sentry, 2011, etc. Looking forward to reading more about coles adventuresmisadventures. I opted for the full nine hours because none of the elvis cole, joe pike and scott james books have ever dragged.

Kindle edition published in 2015, 039916149x hardcover published in 2015, 039957638x paperback published in 2016, kindle. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. As with most of craiss novels the promise is his 20th his star is wisecracking private eye elvis cole. It seems like a long time since robert crais wrote the last elvis cole book. 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. There are many small things that make sense and give the reader that aha moment if you read each book in the proper. Robert crais knows how to capture my attention from the first page and hold it to the end and the promise illustrates that perfectly. And i still feel that way after reading the promise, but i gotta admit that for the first time ever, since i started reading crais, i feel like ive discovered oz hiding behind the curtain. Suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the promise. Requiem indigo slam sunset express voodoo river free fall lullaby town stalking the angel the monkeys raincoat g. The promise is robert crais 20th novel and its a corker. It has layered, appealing characters, a riveting plot, a most. The monkeys raincoat 1987 anthony award winner macavity award winner edgar award nominee shamus award nominee 2. Review of the promise, by robert crais terri hermanponce.

The hero of robert crais 16th crime novel featuring iconic private investigator elvis cole and his pal, exmarine joe pike, is not cole or pike. This is my first robert crais book and i am impressed. Buy a cheap copy of the promise book by robert crais. The promise is robert crais most ambitious and complex work to date. Buy the promise by robert crais, in very good condition. Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect heroes lapd k9 offi. An elvis cole and joe pike novel an elvis cole and joe pike novel series by robert crais. July 1, 2008 the shooting of an apparent serial killer allows the lapd to close the books on seven murdersbut private eye elvis cole wont have it. This book reads like one that you can download for nothing. As the book begins, cole is hired to find amy breslyn, whose son was killed by a terrorists bomb in nigeria. His characters are strong and believable and often form images of the sort of man i would like to be.

When elvis cole is secretly hired to find a missing griefstricken mother, his first stop on that rainy night is an ordinary house in echo park. The promise is a typical crais elvis cole joe pike book. The promise is a typical craiselvis colejoe pike book. The promise by robert crais book 16 in the elvis cole series, book 5 in the joe pike series, and book 3 in the scott james and maggie series 2015. Loyalty, commitment, the fight against injustice these are the things. He is best known for his elvis colejoe pike series. The robert crais new book in this series, the wanted, is also part of the authors popular two series, elvis cole and joe pike, as he brings the two pis into this new plot as well. Elvis cole and joe pike are joined by suspect heroes lapd k9 officer scott james and his german shepherd, maggie, in this heartstopping thriller. The promise by robert crais, 9781409129974, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Author robert crais exley foto the promise is filled with suspense, surprises and ably drawn characters, but its most fascinating moments involve maggie. Lullaby town 1992 anthony award nominee shamus award nominee 4. In the promise, the elvis cole and joe pike team joined forces with scott james and his faithful dog to unravel a dark conspiracy involving a convicted fugitive.

Crais doesnt disappoint, and the story weaves through a complex plot of police detectives, homeland security operatives an bad guys. The promise elvis cole and joe pike, book 16 by robert crais. Indigo slam by robert crais book the fast free shipping. In the promise, the reader was promised a novel with both elvis cole and joe pike plus a couple of others. Robert crais has turned out another good crime thriller featuring elvis cole and joe pike in the promise. In the promise, robert crais wins our hearts with an unusual hero. Thats because one saturday afternoon i was walking through my. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers.

Perfect entertainment for crime fans and dog lovers everywhere. Crais arouses my curiosity in the opening paragraph by describing a small, round, and dumpy woman wearing a fringed leather jacket in a darkened room who was clearly afraid and reminded the observer of an overripe peach. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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 authors work. The promise by robert crais misc jul 30, 2019 14 add to reading list brilliance audio presents the promise by robert crais, performed by luke daniels and macleod andrews. This time they join forces with suspect heroes scott james and his k9 partner, maggie, in the. So he jazzes it by pulverizing it into sections that leap back and forth in time and among different points of view e. I didnt think the elvis cole books could be any better but with the introduction of maggie the alsatian,they just did. The promise delivers a great read to those of us who have followed elvis and his partner, joe pike, over the years. I am tired of depressing detectives, equally depressing characters that they are tracking down, and boring descriptions of where it is all happening. As the book begins, cole is hired to find amy breslyn, whose son was killed. Mwa grandmaster crais is at the top of his game in his 16th elvis cole novel after 2012s taken. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the promise.