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“Terrific entertainment . . . A powerful portrait of Los Angeles in our time: swift, colorful, gripping, a real knockout.”—Dean Koontz The day starts like any other in L.A. The sun burns hot as the Santa Ana winds blow ash from mountain fires to coat the glittering city. But for private investigator Joe Pike, the city will never be the same again. His ex-lover, Karen Garcia, is dead, brutally murdered with a gun shot to the head. Now Karen's powerful father calls on Pike (a former cop) and his partner, Elvis Cole, to keep an eye on the LAPD as they search for his daughter's killer--because in the luminous City of Angels, everyone has secrets, and even the mighty blue have something to hide. But what starts as a little procedural hand-holding turns into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. For a dark web of conspiracy threatens to destroy Pike and Cole's twelve-year friendship—if not their lives. And L.A. just might be singing their dirge. Praise for L.A. Requiem “One of the best crime novels I've ever read. Absolutely terrific!”—David Baldacci “Darker, denser, deeper, and more satisfying than anything he’s written before.”—The Denver Post “[A] whodunit with salsa and soul . . . [Crais] keeps his plot pounding along.”—People
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"I have read other books in the Elvis Cole series, but this one left the biggest impression. Definitely went to darker places than previous books. Well-written and dramatic without being melodramatic. Robert Crais is a tremendous writer and I would recommend him to anyone who likes the suspense or mystery genres. Although the "bad guy" is revealed before the book ends, the rest of the story was captivating. I liked all of the characters, except John Chen, the crime scene investigator. He was annoying and shallow."
— Sharon (4 out of 5 stars)
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“One of the best crime novels I’ve ever read.”
— David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“What starts as a routine search for a rich man’s pampered daughter becomes a tense face-off with a killer and a serious examination of the limits of friendship.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“A milestone in the career of a very fine writer and a must-read for contemporary hardboiled fans.”
— Washington Post -
“As the complicated plot unfolds, there are surprises and setbacks for all the characters, as well as many moving moments as the friendship between Joe and Elvis is put to the ultimate test. And behind it all stands the city of Los Angeles, populated with the best and worst humanity has to offer and served and protected by a police force that also mirrors the best and worst in human nature.”
— Denver Post
Awards
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Winner of the Dilys Award
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Finalist for the 2000 Anthony Award
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A Shamus Award Nominee
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A USA Today bestseller
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Finalist for the 2000 Edgar Allan Poe Award
L.A. Requiem Listener Reviews
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" This is one in a series of detective novels written by Robert Crais. They are a fun read. Excellent beach material. I blame Jeff for getting me hooked on these. "
— Sara, 2/7/2014 -
" Great book if you like dark, gritty, page-turning detective thrillers, which I do. Great way to launch a New Year--with a great read.The silent, enigmatic Joe Pike emerges as a personality, probably more than in all the previous books combined and almost seems human, except for the amount of bullets he can take and the amount of blood he can lose and still keep going. I just love these guys. "
— Lola4, 2/1/2014 -
" I read an article where Robert Crais recommended LA Requiem as the best book in his series for someone to start reading his work. He did not disappoint. This mystery was quite a ride that I enjoyed immensely. "
— Juliegsorensen, 2/1/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. It is told from Cole's perspective. This book deals with love and relationships when it talks about coles relationship with Lucy and his partner Starkey. You get to see a differnt side of Pike while he and cole try to find ex-girlfriend's killer. "
— Kevin, 1/30/2014 -
" Great action mystery and Cole and Pike's friendship a highlight for me. This is the best of the Cole mysteries, in my opinion. "
— Heather, 1/30/2014 -
" This was my first book by Robert Crais. I enjoyed it. "
— Rob, 1/18/2014 -
" Good, not great. Parts came off like an 80s movie. "
— Michael, 1/17/2014 -
" Nothing fancy, just a simple mystery-thriller... I'm starting to like this series a lot. "
— Jennifer, 1/7/2014 -
" One of his better books...enjoyed it, although the end left me hanging. "
— Joanne, 12/20/2013 -
" I generally don't read crime mysteries; however, I really enjoyed this book. The characters are compelling, the plot is not as predictable as most, and I enjoyed the author's humor and writing style. Thanks to Martha for recommending it...I will read more Robert Crais. "
— Wendy, 12/10/2013 -
" This book was full of insight on Pike's past, which I've been looking for as I read through this series. I loved the plot, I loved the back story, and as always, I love Pike and Cole. "
— Ash, 11/11/2013 -
" I have read several of the Elvis Cole novels, and really liked this one. Involves his partner Joe Pike, who is an accomplished tough guy in his own right. "
— Bob, 11/11/2013 -
" I liked this so much that I checked out the next three Elvis Cole books from my local library. "
— Genine, 11/10/2013 -
" Best of the Elvis Cole books that I've read "
— Ed, 11/1/2013 -
" One of Crais's best. Love the intricate plot, the search, the conspiracy. I couldn't put the book down. "
— Avery, 8/23/2013 -
" Book #8 in the Elvis series, but it covers Joe Pike's history, a bit about his youth and his beginnings as a cop. "
— T, 7/21/2013 -
" Definitely one of the best. I really like the shift in writing style wherein we are able to experience the story from the third person perspective as well as through Elvis' eyes. It is a great way to ratchet up the tension! On to #9!! "
— Kelly, 7/17/2013 -
" bittersweet, if not at times a bit too cinematic. robert crais always refuses to option these books for film, which i love. "
— owen, 7/13/2013 -
" Crais is a very professional, talented writer. His books are well paced, his stories interesting. You can usually pick up any of his books and have a very good read. "
— David, 3/7/2013 -
" My first Robert Crais novel. I think a great book to start off with. Lots of background information on Joe Pike. An engaging LA noir crime novel. Crais keeps the reader engaged. I was born and raised in SoCal, and he captured the vibe spot-on. Strongly recommend! "
— Jerry, 6/24/2012 -
" Entertaining, but something is lacking. Maybe it's just the sense that I've seen it all before, though "it" (whatever it is) is done well here. "
— Kit, 12/10/2011 -
" This was the second Elvis Cole novel I read. Edgy and tense in a very good way. One of his best. "
— Jeanette, 11/25/2011 -
" Best book I've read in series so far!! many twists "
— Eric, 10/26/2011 -
" This was my first Robert Crais novel and I was not disappointed. I'll be looking for more in the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series. One of those page-turner---can't put it down books. "
— Larry, 9/10/2011 -
" Really good one, with a lot of Joe Pike back-story.... "
— Merrill, 9/5/2011 -
" A very enjoyable thriller that grabs hold from the first page and doesn't let go. "
— Graham, 7/23/2011 -
" This was my introduction to Elvis Cole and I like him. "
— Angie, 4/19/2011 -
" Interesting and good 9th Elvis Cole / Joe Pike novel, answers some questions in relation to the background of the pair. Will be interested how the character development progresses for Cole and Pike through the series. "
— Joe, 3/31/2011 -
" This was my first book by Robert Crais. I enjoyed it. "
— Rob, 3/15/2011 -
" Fun beach-read mystery. Involves two private dectives, both retired from the service, one fired from the police and a serial killer (or is he/she?) that changes both their lives. "
— Kati, 3/1/2011 -
" Not the fastest of the series thus far but the 2nd half of the book did pick up the pace. "
— Eugene, 2/21/2011 -
" Exciter as there are a lot of books in this series and Mr. Pike is Mr. Reacher like. Good stuff. "
— Leahc, 2/6/2011 -
" One of Crais's best. Love the intricate plot, the search, the conspiracy. I couldn't put the book down. <br/> <br/> "
— Avery, 2/2/2011 -
" Elvis Cole and Joe Pike rock. "
— Kathleen, 1/20/2011 -
" If you're a fan of police stories this is a must read. "
— Ann, 1/14/2011 -
" This was my introduction to Elvis Cole and I like him. "
— Angie, 1/6/2011 -
" Significantly better than the previous Elvis Cole novels. A good mixture of Elvis Cole's smart-ass nature, a bit more focus on Joe Pike and what goes on behind his sunglasses, and a few very good bittersweet moments. "
— Ben, 12/21/2010 -
" This may be my favorite Robert Crais book. "
— Jaime, 12/20/2010 -
" His best. And they are all fantastic. "
— Jen, 11/30/2010 -
" To be fair, maybe I should have started with something earlier in the series. I just couldn't get into it. "
— Kurt, 11/16/2010 -
" Robert Crais took a chance here by providing the back story on Joe Pike and it worked for me. This is the book that made me care about Elvis and Joe as characters rather than simply liking them. "
— Diane, 10/28/2010
About Robert Crais
Robert Crais is an American author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Taken, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He received the Ross Macdonald Literary Award in 2006, The Eye—Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, and the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award in 2014. He has written for such acclaimed television shows as L.A. Law, Cagney and Lacey, Miami Vice, and Hill Street Blues. A film adaptation of his novel Hostage was released in 2005, starring Bruce Willis as ex-LAPD SWAT negotiator Jeff Talley.
About John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.