His influences include such novelists as raymond chandler, ernest hemingway and robert b. When the police tell a wealthy industrialist that her missing son has faked. Taken, by robert crais, is the latest mystery thriller featuring his popular characters elvis cole and joe pike. A native of louisiana, robert crais grew up in one blue collar family of police officers and oil refinery workers. She knows it s a fake, that her daughter is off with the guy nita will call only that boy, and that they need money. Taken an elvis cole and joe pike novel by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have read or listened to all of the colepike books by robert crais and am a big fan. 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. The girl and her boyfriend have been taken by bajadores bandits who prey on other bandits, border professionals who prey not only on innocent victims, but on one another. Elvis cole caught a case of a wealthy industrialist missing son and his girlfriend when the police believe that they faked their kidnapping. Taken joe pike series book 4 kindle edition by robert crais author visit amazons robert crais page.
Huffington post wonderfully told, a punchinthegut thriller that is not to be missed. The providence journal craiss bestselling elvis colejoe pike series gets better with every. Most of these novels have elvis as the first person narrator and the main focus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her missing daughter, shes sure its. Juni 1953 in independence, louisiana ist ein us amerikanischer kriminalschriftsteller.
Praise for the narrator s performance of taken by robert crais. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Robert crais author biography crais is the author of the bestselling elvis cole novels. A young woman and man are kidnapped in the southern california desert while visiting the location where her mother entered the united states 30 years age as an undocumented immigrant. Taken by robert crais editing by elizabeth crime fiction, thriller. Hollywood has tried to get their hands on the joe pikeelvis cole series of books for a long time as well, but he has constantly refused their offers and said that the rights to those books are not for sale.
The elvis cole and joe pike series by robert crais novel. He is the author of the bestselling elvis cole series. It is the fifteenth in a series of linked novels centering on the character elvis cole. The first rule, the sentry, taken by robert crais and luke daniels may 24, 2016 4. For some reason, the normally reliable crais the sentry, 2011, etc. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her missing daughter, shes sure its a ruse orchestrated by the girl and her boyfriend. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her missing adult daughter, she isn t afraid, even though she s gotten a phone call asking for ransom. But with coles quirky personality, the book is not so dark as to be depressing. Elvis cole and former cop joe pike have been partners in a detective agency for 12 years.
This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert crais books online. Dec 31, 2012 praise for taken i have no criticisms of robert craiss work, other than i wish he could write as fast as i devour his work, which would require him to crank outat the very leasta new book every week. Cole himself disappears and its left to pike to burn.
The author of many new york times bestsellers, most recently the. Elvis cole caught a case of a wealthy industrialist missing son and his girlfriend when the police believe. However, a few novels, the watchman, the first rule, as well as the sentry center more on joe pike. She knows its a fake, that her daughter is off with the guy nita will only call that boy. Praise for taken i have no criticisms of robert crais s work, other than i wish he could write as fast as i devour his work, which would require him to crank outat the very leasta new book every week. A group of young people, partying out in the desert by an old abandoned plane.
When elvis cole and joe pike are hired to find her missing girl, the investigation derails into a nightmare. Buy taken elvis cole novels reprint by crais, robert isbn. Robert crais is the 2006 recipient of the ross macdonald literary award. The year of each novels original publication is in parenthesis next to the title. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Luke daniels doesnt just narrate robert craiss latest novel featuring elvis cole and joe pike he transports us to the terrifying world of human trafficking, which cole must infiltrate in order to find a clients missing daughter. Requiem is a gritty, harrowing look into the minds of a serial killer and the men determined to stop him. Robert crais is an american novelist who specializes in detective fiction and thrillers. Robert crais was born on 20th june 1953 in baton rouge, louisiana, united states. Taken audiobook by robert crais, read by luke daniels. Last updated june 3rd, 2019 robert crais is the popular author of the elvis cole and joe pike novels.
His novels get better with every new book portland oregonian. Taken is the 15th book in robert crais elvis cole series. His elvis cole and joe pike series are bestsellers all over the world. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. I am always so excited when robert crais releases a new book i just know im in for a night of great reading. A new robert crais book is an occasion to read a master at work. Dark and unsettling, this novels end arrives abruptly even as readers are still moving.
Taken by robert crais 2012, hardcover for sale online ebay. The extraordinary new crime novel from the new york times bestselling author. Starring in the robert crais novels, elvis cole and joe pike are fictional detectives and partners. Below is a listing of roberts novels in order of publication. In addition to a background in tv screenwriting, crais has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. Taken by robert crais booksamillion online book store. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read taken. The only robert crais book to make it to the big screen thus far was hostage starring bruce willis that was released back in 2005. Demolition angel, hostage, suspect, and the twominute rule. Yes, a night because once i start, i cant stop until i turn the last page. Praise for taken i have no criticisms of robert craiss work, other than i wish he could write as fast as i devour his work, which would require him to crank outat the very leasta new book every week. In a dangerous man, published in 2019, joe pike gets himself into trouble when an average day with him going to the bank ends with the abduction of a teller in said bank and him helping save the teller, izzy, and put the guys away. 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.
The item taken, robert crais represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. However, he did not realise that he would disappear too. When nita morales hires elvis cole to find her missing adult daughter, she isnt afraid, even though shes gotten a phone call asking for ransom. He started out writing scripts for detective shows such as miami vice and l.
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