Introduction:
The Elvis Cole series of books is a set of crime novels written by American author Robert Crais. The series follows the adventures of the titular character, private investigator Elvis Cole, and his partner Joe Pike. The books are known for their witty dialogue and complex plotlines.
1. The Monkey’s Raincoat (1987): The first novel in the series introduces Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, two private investigators who are hired to investigate the disappearance of a woman’s husband. Along the way, they uncover a web of deceit and danger that reaches far beyond the simple case.
2. Lullaby Town (1992): Elvis and Joe are called in to investigate the disappearance of a young boy in the small town of Lullaby Town. As they dig deeper, they uncover a sinister plot involving a powerful criminal organization and a secret that could have devastating consequences.
3. Stalking the Angel (1989): When a wealthy businessman is murdered, Elvis and Joe are hired to investigate the case. As they unravel the mystery, they come face-to-face with a powerful criminal organization and a shadowy figure that threatens their lives.
4. Free Fall (1998): When a young woman is kidnapped, Elvis and Joe are called in to investigate. As they search for the missing woman, they uncover a complex plot involving a powerful drug lord and a mysterious figure from Elvis’s past.
5. Voodoo River (1995): Elvis and Joe are hired to investigate the murder of a famous musician. As they search for the killer, they uncover a web of corruption and violence that threatens to destroy their lives.
6. Sunset Express (1996): Elvis and Joe are hired to investigate the murder of a judge. As they search for the killer, they uncover a web of deceit and danger that reaches far beyond the simple case.
7. Indigo Slam (1997): Elvis and Joe are hired to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. As they search for the missing girl, they uncover a sinister plot involving a powerful criminal organization and a mysterious figure from Elvis’s past.
8. L.A. Requiem (1999): When a powerful businessman is murdered, Elvis and Joe are called in to investigate the case. As they unravel the mystery, they come face-to-face with a powerful criminal organization and a shadowy figure that threatens their lives.
9. Demolition Angel (2000): When a powerful bomb explodes in Los Angeles, Elvis and Joe are called in to investigate the case. As they search for the bomber, they uncover a complex plot involving a powerful drug lord and a mysterious figure from Elvis’s past.
10. The Last Detective (2003): Elvis and Joe are hired to investigate the murder of a famous actress. As they search for the killer, they uncover a web of corruption and violence that threatens to destroy their lives.