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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. He's a literate, wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined never to grow up.
Praise for The Monkey's 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 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.”—Harlan Ellison
“Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one—it's 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 Crais's style is fresh and funny.”—Sue Grafton
“In Crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye scene—a dazzling first novel.”—Tony Hillerman
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"On page 34 of The Monkey's Raincoat, Elvis Cole visited a female friend to get some information. As he left her office, he "squeezed her butt." At this point, I seriously considered putting the book aside. I'm glad I didn't. As I read on, I came to appreciate Crais' fleshed-out characters and subtle humor. Cole grew on me, so I sure hope he doesn't treat any other women this way in later novels. I'm looking forward to seeing how Crais develops as an author in his later novels."
— Leslie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Robert B. Parker has some competition on his hands....Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais’ style is fresh and funny.”
— Sue Grafton, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one—it’s a winner!”
— Lawrence Block, New York Times bestselling author -
“Elvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any LA private eye to come along in years.”
— Joseph Wambaugh, New York Times bestselling author -
“This action thriller is pure escapism and has great dialogue.”
— Healthy Magazine
Awards
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Winner of the 1988 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original
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Winner of the 1988 Macavity Award for Best First Mystery
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Finalist for the 1988 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original
The Monkey's Raincoat Listener Reviews
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" 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. "
— Kaito, 2/15/2014 -
" One of the best "noir" style novels I've ever had the pleasure of reading. "
— Christian, 2/11/2014 -
" 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. "
— Sheila, 1/24/2014 -
" 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... "
— woody, 1/13/2014 -
" 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. "
— Adam, 1/11/2014 -
" 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. "
— Derek, 1/11/2014 -
" Comfortable easy read with believable, likable characters. "
— Angie, 1/4/2014 -
" 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! "
— Scott, 12/31/2013 -
" Great Elvis Cole/Pike novel. Exciting, sexy, and hilarious. "
— Sarah, 12/29/2013 -
" A very enjoyable read, packed with action and Elvis Cole's quirky sense of humour. "
— Ivete, 12/27/2013 -
" One of Crais' best. Both Elvis Cole and Joe Pike figure prominently and it hooked me from beginning to end. "
— Nita, 12/9/2013 -
" 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! "
— Barbara, 12/7/2013 -
" Interesting characters, detective, suspenseful, good action, sometimes funny. "
— Stien, 7/25/2013 -
" 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. "
— Hildy, 6/22/2013 -
" My first Elvis Cole, I'll read more & want to read the pike books, too. "
— Lladroluv, 5/1/2013 -
" only 200 pages "
— Bob, 11/6/2012 -
" 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. "
— Sandy, 3/1/2012 -
" 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. "
— Graham, 11/19/2011 -
" My first Robert Crais book. Fast paced entertainment. Can't wait to read the rest of the Elvis Cole series. "
— Irma, 5/19/2011 -
" 1st Elvis Cole. Like Crais. "
— Carol, 1/20/2011 -
" 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. "
— John, 11/12/2010 -
" Likeable bonbon of a mystery featuring an ex-military private investigator named Elvis with a sharp wit and more honor than good sense. "
— Jack, 8/18/2010 -
" Really enjoyable. Great dialogue. "
— Iain, 4/8/2010
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 David Stuart
David Stuart is the pseudonym of a talented actor, playwright, and voice artist who has performed in theaters in New York and throughout the United States, in several soap operas on American television, as well as in feature films. David has narrated several audiobooks, including titles by Nora Roberts and Robert Crais.