Robert Crais
Robert Crais (born June 20, 1953) is an American author known for his detective novels. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Crais moved to Los Angeles in 1987. He worked as a private investigator before turning to writing. His debut novel, "The Monkey's Raincoat," was published in 1987 and introduced Detective Elvis Cole. Crais has written 20 novels, 10 novellas, and 14 short stories featuring Cole. His other works include "L.A. Requiem" and "Suspect." Crais has won numerous awards, including the Private Eye Writers of America Shamus Award for Best Novel four times. His books have been translated into 24 languages and have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Crais is praised for his well-developed characters, gritty plots, and evocative writing style. His work is considered essential reading for fans of detective fiction.
Book Series by Robert Crais
Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Monkey's Raincoat | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stalking the Angel | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lullaby Town | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Free Fall | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Voodoo River | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sunset Express | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Indigo Slam | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| L. A. Requiem | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Detective | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Forgotten Man | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Watchman | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chasing Darkness | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The First Rule | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sentry | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Taken | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Promise | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wanted | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Dangerous Man | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Racing the Light | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The BIg Empty | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Scott James & Maggie Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Suspect | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Promise | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Robert Crais Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Angel | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hostage | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Two Minute Rule | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Robert Crais Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Man Who Knew Dick Bong (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Mysterious Profiles Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Rambo ( By: David Morrell) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Elvis Cole and Joe Pike | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jack Taylor ( By: Ken Bruen) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jack Reacher ( By: Lee Child) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Charlie Parker ( By: John Connolly) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hieronymus Bosch ( By: Michael Connelly) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lincoln Rhyme ( By: Jeffery Deaver) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Alex Delaware ( By: Jonathan Kellerman) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tess Monaghan ( By: Laura Lippman) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Charlie Resnick ( By: John Harvey) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus ( By: Faye Kellerman) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Inspector Morse ( By: Colin Dexter) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dismas Hardy ( By: John Lescroart) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bob Lee Swagger ( By: Stephen Hunter) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Aloysius X. L. Pendergast ( By: Douglas Preston) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lou Boldt (Short Story) ( By: Ridley Pearson) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spenser ( By: Robert B. Parker) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Charlotte and Thomas Pitt ( By: Anne Perry) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| John Rebus ( By: Ian Rankin) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mallory ( By: Carol O'Connell) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jane Whitefield (Short Story) ( By: Thomas Perry) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ian Rutledge (Short Story) ( By: Charles Todd) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amos Walker (Short Story) ( By: Loren D. Estleman) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Precious Ramotswe (Short Story) ( By: Alexander McCall Smith) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Maisie Dobbs (Short Story) ( By: Jacqueline Winspear) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lincoln Lawyer (Short Story) ( By: Michael Connelly) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Condor (Short Story) ( By: James Grady) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ben Kincaid (Short Story) ( By: William Bernhardt) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Repairman Jack (Short Story) ( By: F. Paul Wilson) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Joe Pickett (Short Story) ( By: C.J. Box) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Peter Diamond (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Nathan Heller (Short Story) ( By: Max Allan Collins) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Robert Crais Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Best American Mystery Stories 2012 | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crimespree Magazine # 61 | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
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