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Robert Crais Books in Order

6 series including Mysterious Profiles Series, Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series and more

6 series 61 books Latest: The BIg Empty (2025)
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Elvis Cole & Joe PikeScott James & MaggieRobert Crais Other NovelsRobert Crais Short Stories/NovellasMysterious ProfilesRobert Crais Anthologies

Reading Order

6 series · 61 books

Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series

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1 The Monkey's Raincoat 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Stalking the Angel 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Lullaby Town 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Free Fall 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Voodoo River 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Sunset Express 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Indigo Slam 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 L. A. Requiem 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Last Detective 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Forgotten Man 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Watchman 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Chasing Darkness 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The First Rule 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Sentry 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Taken 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Promise 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Wanted 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 A Dangerous Man 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Racing the Light 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The BIg Empty 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Scott James & Maggie Series

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1 Suspect 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Promise 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Robert Crais Other Novels

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1 Demolition Angel 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Hostage 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Two Minute Rule 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Robert Crais Short Stories/Novellas

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1 The Man Who Knew Dick Bong (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mysterious Profiles Series

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1 Rambo ( By: David Morrell) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Elvis Cole and Joe Pike 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Jack Taylor ( By: Ken Bruen) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Jack Reacher ( By: Lee Child) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Charlie Parker ( By: John Connolly) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Hieronymus Bosch ( By: Michael Connelly) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Lincoln Rhyme ( By: Jeffery Deaver) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Alex Delaware ( By: Jonathan Kellerman) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Tess Monaghan ( By: Laura Lippman) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Charlie Resnick ( By: John Harvey) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus ( By: Faye Kellerman) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Inspector Morse ( By: Colin Dexter) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Dismas Hardy ( By: John Lescroart) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Bob Lee Swagger ( By: Stephen Hunter) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Aloysius X. L. Pendergast ( By: Douglas Preston) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Lou Boldt (Short Story) ( By: Ridley Pearson) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Spenser ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Charlotte and Thomas Pitt ( By: Anne Perry) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 John Rebus ( By: Ian Rankin) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Mallory ( By: Carol O'Connell) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Jane Whitefield (Short Story) ( By: Thomas Perry) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Ian Rutledge (Short Story) ( By: Charles Todd) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Amos Walker (Short Story) ( By: Loren D. Estleman) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Precious Ramotswe (Short Story) ( By: Alexander McCall Smith) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Maisie Dobbs (Short Story) ( By: Jacqueline Winspear) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Lincoln Lawyer (Short Story) ( By: Michael Connelly) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Condor (Short Story) ( By: James Grady) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Ben Kincaid (Short Story) ( By: William Bernhardt) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Repairman Jack (Short Story) ( By: F. Paul Wilson) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Joe Pickett (Short Story) ( By: C.J. Box) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Peter Diamond (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Nathan Heller (Short Story) ( By: Max Allan Collins) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Robert Crais Anthologies

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1 Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Best American Mystery Stories 2012 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Crimespree Magazine # 61 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
About the Author

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.

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