The Monkey's Raincoat (Abridged) Audiobook

" Read this series out of order but does it really matter? Elvis Cole deserves love either way so as long as you read these books, i think he will keep his callous sense of humor. "

" One of the best "noir" style novels I've ever had the pleasure of reading. "

" I have enjoyed Elvis Cole and Joe Pike in Crais' newer books and have decided to go back and try the beginning books. This one was really really good. Pick really evoked a remarkable character change in the victim, and Elvis and Pike took their share of hits for sure. Overall, for a first book, I'm pleased it was nominated for so many awards and won quite a few. "

" First book in the Elvis Cole PI series. I liked the humor of the book, kind of reminded me of Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben. Didn't care for all the profanity though... "

" A lot of fun. I love Cole's wisecracking but kickass lead. Throw in a little hardass Pike and this makes for a lot of fun. Lots of laughs and plenty of action. Looking forward to more. "

" This one is about an eccentric private eye in Los Angeles. It's filled with wacky asides and Disney references, but don't let that fool you -- at its heart, it's a traditional whodunit. It's a cleverly written diversion, and first in a series. Well worth the time. "

" Comfortable easy read with believable, likable characters. "

" The strength of this book are the main character Elvis Cole, and his sidekick, Joe Pike (actually, I find myself liking Pike even more than Cole). The story was just okay to start but, by the end, I had trouble putting it down. I will definitely be continuing on further with this series! "

" Great Elvis Cole/Pike novel. Exciting, sexy, and hilarious. "

" A very enjoyable read, packed with action and Elvis Cole's quirky sense of humour. "

" One of Crais' best. Both Elvis Cole and Joe Pike figure prominently and it hooked me from beginning to end. "

" Well, so far Elvis Cole is NOT Joe Pike (which is a good thing). Finished the book, but, after a month, can't remember what it was about! "

" Interesting characters, detective, suspenseful, good action, sometimes funny. "

" I am in love with Elvis Cole ! So glad I have a good private eye series to read all summer. I just started the second one , stalking the angel. "

" My first Elvis Cole, I'll read more & want to read the pike books, too. "

" only 200 pages "

" Audiobook: This was a good book. I have read others in this series, but wanted to start from the beginning. If you are looking for a tough guy/beat 'em up kind of story, these are for you. John enjoyed this book also. "

" This was a good first book in the series. You get to know the main players and I'm excited for the next one. There was a lot of action, hard to put down. "

" My first Robert Crais book. Fast paced entertainment. Can't wait to read the rest of the Elvis Cole series. "

" 1st Elvis Cole. Like Crais. "

" The first in the series of Elvis Cole, detective. It was a good read. The characters were well developed and interesting. Good story. Will read more in this series. "

" Likeable bonbon of a mystery featuring an ex-military private investigator named Elvis with a sharp wit and more honor than good sense. "

" Really enjoyable. Great dialogue. "