Robert Crais
Robert Crais is an American author of detective fiction best known for his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. A former screenwriter for shows like Hill Street Blues and Cagney & Lacey, Crais brings cinematic action and wit to his Los Angeles-based crime novels.
Robert Crais Series in Order
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Series
Los Angeles private investigator Elvis Cole and his partner, ex-Marine Joe Pike, solve cases with humor, action, and loyalty.
Robert Crais Standalone Novels
Standalone thrillers featuring complex characters and intense action in Los Angeles.
Reading Robert Crais Books in Order
Why Read in Order?
- →Characters grow and change across books
- →Plot threads connect between stories
- →Later books reference earlier events
Getting Started
Pick any series that interests you and start with book one.
Each Robert Crais series stands alone. No need to read other series first. The lists above show the exact reading order.
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