The Monkey's Raincoat (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel, 1)

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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. Hes a literate wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined never to grow up. Praise for The Monkeys 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 theyre 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 oneits 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 Craiss style is fresh and funny.Sue Grafton In Crais a new star has appeared on the private eye scenea dazzling first novel.Tony Hillerman