The Monkey's Raincoat
The First Cole & Pike novel
(Author) Robert CraisA fantastic Joe Pike and Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of L A REQUIEM 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.
Robert Crais
Robert Crais is an American author known for his bestselling crime novels featuring private detective Elvis Cole. His most famous work, "The Monkey's Raincoat," introduced the wisecracking detective and kickstarted a successful series. Crais's fast-paced plots, sharp dialogue, and compelling characters have made him a standout in the crime fiction genre.