A fantastic Joe Pike and Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of L A REQUIEM

'I can't wait for the next Robert Crais!' Bill Clinton

'Robert Crais - and Joe Pike - will have you by the throat' INDEPENDENT

'A modern master of crime fiction' Gregg Hurwitz

When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis Cole's Disney-deco office, she's lost something very valuable - her husband and 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 and 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.

A fantastic Joe Pike and Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of CHASING DARKNESS.

About the Author

Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole & Pike novels. A native of Louisiana, Crais moved to Hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing scripts for such major series as CAGNEY & LACEY, MIAMI VICE and HILL STREET BLUES. In the mid 80s, following his success with the TV buddy genre, Crais created a series of crime novels based around the characters Cole & Pike. In addition, Crais has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. In 2014 he became a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America. Robert Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.
Find out more at www.robertcrais.com.

Reviews
A major US crime series that can no longer be overlooked * TIME OUT *
Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one-it's a winner! -- Lawrence Block
Elvis Cole is the very best kind of hero * GUARDIAN *
Robert Crais is a crime writer of incredible talent - his novels are not only suspenseful and deeply atmospheric ... they are very hard to put down
I can't wait for the next Robert Crais!
Robert Crais - and Joe Pike - will have you by the throat * INDEPENDENT *
A modern master of crime fiction -- Gregg Hurwitz
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
A major US crime series that can no longer be overlooked * TIME OUT *



Book Information
ISBN 9781409135623
Author Robert Crais
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 224g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 24mm