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Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais (1992, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553275852
ISBN-139780553275858
eBay Product ID (ePID)183580
Product Key Features
Book TitleMonkey's Raincoat
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Thrillers / Psychological, Thrillers / Suspense, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year1992
FeaturesReprint
GenreFiction
AuthorRobert Crais
Book SeriesAn Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight4.2 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813.54
Edition DescriptionReprint
Synopsis"Elvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any L.A. private eye to come along in years."--Joseph Wambaugh WINNER 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. He's a literate, wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined to never grow up. When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis Cole's Disney-Deco office, she's lost something very valuable--her husband and her 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, 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. For Ellen, it isn't Funtown anymore. For Elvis, it's just a living . . . He hopes. Praise for The Monkey's Raincoat "Outstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style. . . . This fast-paced story speeds Elvis Cole to a chilling, heart-stopping ending." -- Mystery Scene "Is 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." --Harlan Ellison "Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one--it's a winner " --Lawrence Block "The best private eye novel of the year . . . lots of action; bright, crisp dialogue; and sharply drawn characters." -- The Denver Post "Robert B. Parker has some competition on his hands. . . . Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais's style is fresh and funny." --Sue Grafton "In Crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye scene--a dazzling first novel." --Tony Hillerman, "Elvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any L.A. private eye to come along in years."--Joseph Wambaugh WINNER 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. He's a literate, wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined to never grow up. When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis Cole's Disney-Deco office, she's lost something very valuable--her husband and her 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, 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. For Ellen, it isn't Funtown anymore. For Elvis, it's just a living . . . He hopes. Praise for The Monkey's Raincoat "Outstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style. . . . This fast-paced story speeds Elvis Cole to a chilling, heart-stopping ending." -- Mystery Scene "Is 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." --Harlan Ellison "Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one--it's a winner!" --Lawrence Block "The best private eye novel of the year . . . lots of action; bright, crisp dialogue; and sharply drawn characters." -- The Denver Post "Robert B. Parker has some competition on his hands. . . . Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais's style is fresh and funny." --Sue Grafton "In Crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye scene--a dazzling first novel." --Tony Hillerman
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- 05 Aug, 2022
First Novel of Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as Private Eyes
This was the first combined Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel (1985) so it is dated, as they are still using pay phones instead of cell phones, etc. Well written, but the grand finale is rushed and improbable (to me). Still fun to watch Elvis get in over his head, and Joe Pike have to come to his rescue. Worth reading but my least favorite of their series I have read so far.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Feb, 2018
great writer...but not this book
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- 02 Mar, 2021
Monkeys Raincoat
1st of a great series of characters. Start with this book. It will make you eager to read the other 23 books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jun, 2023
good
Short book but interesting characters and a bit tongue in cheek. Fun read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Mar, 2017
Great book by great author.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jan, 2018
was a gift
don't have any data yet. it was given as a gift to one of my sons as part of a Christmas gift.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Jul, 2018
coben is a master at twist and turn
good bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jan, 2021
a very enjoyable book
a good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Mar, 2023
good stuff
good stuffVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Dec, 2016
great mystery
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
