Posts about the monkeys raincoat written by somerbhanson. When quiet ellen lang enters elviss office, shes lost her husband and her son. In the first book of this beloved series, ellen lang hires elvis and joe to find her husband and son. During the last 27 years, i have opened my home to many monkeys. We begin in elvis office, where hes busy staring at his pinocchio clock. The book is available in the us from the following locations.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. He s a hard boiled, wisecracking detective who gives mike hammer and sam spade a run for their money. Buy a cheap copy of the monkeys raincoat stalking the. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais book 1 in the elvis cole series 3. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais, paperback barnes. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais abebooks passion for books. His more prominent works include the monkeys raincoat and the twominute rule. The monkey s raincoat is as fastpaced as michael connelley and a witty as the best janet evanovitch. The monkeys raincoat study guide contains comprehensive summaries and analysis of the book. The novel won the 1988 anthony award for best first novel and the 1988 mystery readers international macavity award. All she wants is to get him and her son back no questions asked. Ebook pdf download link will be provided in paypal after payment is completed.
When ellen lang s husband disappears with their son, she hires elvis cole to track him down. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais is one of those mystery detective novels that grabs you from the first paragraph and tries to never let you go until the end, and in my opinion, it surely succeeds in that aspect. The monkeys raincoat is the first book in robert craiss now eighteenstrong series of elvis cole and joe pike novels. Jan 21, 2016 an eerie supernatural story, the monkey s paw follows the white family as they come to realize that nothing in life comes without a price or at the simple push of a button. The monkeys raincoat project gutenberg selfpublishing. A quiet and seemingly submissive wife, ellen cant even write a check without him. Feb 21, 2020 the monkeys raincoat by robert crais book 1 in the elvis cole series 3. It is the story of the roguish monkey and his encounters with major and minor spirits, gods, demigods, demons, ogres, monsters, and fairies. Download or stream the monkey s raincoat by robert crais. It s also a perfect little time capsule for the 1980s he wears a white blazer and looks for pay phones constantly. The monkeys raincoat elvis cole by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its also a perfect little time capsule for the 1980s he wears a white blazer and looks for pay phones constantly. Nov 19, 2017 thank goodness i did, because what a difference five years makes in personal changes and skill.
Vietnam vet elvis cole investigates the disappearance of a man and his son. The monkeys raincoat, stalking the angel, lullaby town elvis colejoe pike series by robert crais. The monkey s raincoat the monkey s raincoat audiobook, by robert crais. I must now read all of the elvis cole pi books, which will probably take a few weeks. The monkeys raincoat ebook by robert crais rakuten kobo. Praise for the monkeys raincoatoutstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style. A fantastic joe pike and elvis cole novel from the bestselling author of l a requiem when quiet ellen lang enters elvis coles disneydeco office, shes lost. In this first book of the monkeys journey series, sun wukong becomes the king of the monkeys and embarks on an adventure to conquer death by gaining special powers of transformation and magic. It is the first robert crais that i have read, but it definitely wont be the last.
Jul 01, 1987 crais first book, the monkey s raincoat, is full of one p. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais and david stuart. Meet elvis cole, viet nam vet, exsecurity guard turned private investigator. The monkeys raincoat is a 1987 detective novel by robert crais. Tony hillerman far and away the m ost satisfying private eye novel in years.
Seller waverley books published 1987 condition fine with no dust jacket edition first edition. Jun 05, 20 posts about the monkeys raincoat written by somerbhanson. Elvis discovers that mort lang has been killed by wealthy exbullfighter dom duran, because duran believes mort stole two kilos of cocaine. The monkey s raincoat study guide contains comprehensive summaries and analysis of the book. Robert crais personal site robert crais is an american author who has virtually always stuck to detective novels, which can be explained by the fact that he started his career by writing scripts for numerous television shows, including miami vice and l.
Taking the mystery community by storm, this elvis cole nov. Elvis cole provides more fun for the reader than any l. The monkey s raincoat by robert crais, 1993, doubleday edition, in english. Cole is a tough, wisecracking exranger with an irresistible urge to do what is morally right. Parkers novels, and i havent, this may strike you as a ripoff, or so. Jun 01, 2011 now the case is getting interesting, but its also turned ugly. The monkey s raincoat elvis cole by crais, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But, only when his second novel arrived, stalking the angel, helping to establish his characters popularity in 1989, did studios came a callin. This weeks book post is a throwback thursday wednesday gem. Crais first book, the monkeys raincoat, is full of one p. Some of them have come with really wonderful personalities and great behaviors but then there have been some that have not had many good qualities at all. Stalking the angel monkeys raincoat omnibus paperback robert.
About the monkey s raincoat elvis cole provides more fun for the reader than any l. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais overdrive rakuten. The monkeys raincoat audiobook abridged listen instantly. In fact, i decided to read the elvis colejoe pike novels in chronological order this summer. The monkeys raincoat in crais, a new star has appeared on the priovate eye scene a dazzling first novel. It is the first in a series of linked novels centering on the private investigator elvis cole and his. The monkey s raincoat in crais, a new star has appeared on the priovate eye scene a dazzling first novel.
Aug 10, 2012 the monkey s raincoat by robert crais my rating. The monkeys raincoat is as fastpaced as michael connelley and a witty as the best janet evanovitch. Wit, humour, action, a weeping widow and drug dealers. Because everybody, from cops to starlets to crooks, has declared war on ellen and elvis. When quiet ellen lang enters elvis coles disneydeco office, shes lost something very valuable her husband and young son. The monkey s raincoat is actually only a fair novel. I started with lee childs 61 hours, michael connellys city of. The monkeys raincoat the monkeys raincoat audiobook, by robert crais. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Read the monkey s raincoat an elvis cole and joe pike novel by robert crais available from rakuten kobo.
It is the first in a series of linked novels centering on the private investigator elvis cole and his partner joe pike. Thats right, i dont read series in order all that often. Robert crais kicked off this series with monkey s raincoat, which was a shorter crime thriller. The monkeys raincoat is a fun read there is some nasty violence, but its all a bit cartoonlike that doesnt require too much of an attention span. Mort, ellens husband, is a less than desirable husband, which is obvious to everyone but ellen. You can tell it was his first with a less polished style and a heavy reliance on dated cultural references that makes reading the novel now a little harder. Read the monkeys raincoat an elvis cole and joe pike novel by robert crais available from rakuten kobo. Download or stream the monkeys raincoat by robert crais. Probably the most popular book in the history of the far east, this classic sixteenth century novel is a combination of picaresque novel and folk epic that mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking adventure. The monkeys raincoat an elvis cole and joe pike novel authors. Lullaby town the monkeys raincoat stalking the angel by robert crais. Their search down the seamy side of hollywoods studio lots and sculptured lawns soon leads them deep into a nasty netherworld of drugs and sex and murder.
It starts off as we are introduced to the hardboiled war veteran, elvis cole, who decided to turn to private investigating as a way to make ends meet. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais book 1 in the elvis cole crime mystery series 1987. An eerie supernatural story, the monkeys paw follows the white family as they come to realize that nothing in life comes without a price or at the simple push of a button. Im thankful for my book exchange club because 1, i get to hang out with some really neat gals who like reading as much as i do and 2, i get introduced to books i might not normally pick up, like the monkeys raincoat by robert crais. The film adaptation for the monkeys raincoat was a surprise hit in early spring 1991, with kurt russell and sam elliott grabbing everyones attention as elvis cole and joe pike, respectively some say their later repairing for 1993s tombstone was. The monkeys raincoat elvis cole and joe pike, book 1 by. Hes a hard boiled, wisecracking detective who gives mike hammer and sam spade a run for their money. This staggeringly wide ranging book spans the evolution of terrace fashion from its deep roots at the end of the second world war through youth cults, northern working class hang outs, music, football and how those who have been touched by this world have emerged and influenced different areas of life and culture.
The monkeys raincoat and stalking the angel by robert crais. The monkeys raincoat ebook by robert crais 9780307789983. Mort, ellen s husband, is a less than desirable husband, which is obvious to everyone but ellen. The novel won the 1988 anthony award for best paperback original at bouchercon xix and the 1988 mystery. The monkey s raincoat is a 1987 detective novel by robert crais. 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. That s right, i dont read series in order all that often. First published in 1902, the short story powerfully suggests that one should not interfere with the course of nature, as cheating fate can result in unforeseen consequences. I read this book 20 years ago and remembered it fondly enough to pick it up again this year.
Sep 14, 2017 in today s audiobook elvis cole and joe pike take on the mafia in this excellent audiobook. Its written in an easy style that makes for a fast and enjoyable read. The monkey s raincoat, grabs you from the first chapter, puts you on the edge of your seat and keeps you there to the climactic end of the book. Crais is definitely an author im trying to emulate and enjoy his writing and characters. Ellen lang arrives, best friend dragging her through the door. Buy the monkeys raincoat by robert crais from waterstones today. This translation, by the distinguished scholar arthur waley, is the first accurate english version. Apr 26, 2011 back in 87, robert crais debut novel, the monkeys raincoat, made a splash on the mystery book scene. Download the monkeys raincoat audiobook by robert crais. Lang is there because her friend janet has dragged her along. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais, 1993, doubleday edition, in english.
In todays audiobook elvis cole and joe pike take on the mafia in this excellent audiobook. The two guyss adventure starts when ellen lang and janet simon show up in coles office. Ill definitely read more of the series but will need a break between books as i can imagine cole grating after a while. When ellen langs husband disappears with their son, she hires elvis cole to track him down. Narrated in the first person by cole, he takes a job to find a missing husband and his nineyearold son, which becomes embroiled in drugs, hollywood sleaze and organised crime. The monkeys raincoat by robert crais penguin random house. The monkeys raincoat, grabs you from the first chapter, puts you on the edge of your seat and keeps you there to the climactic end of the book. Nominated for the edgar and shamus awards for best novel meet elvis cole, l.
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