The Monkey's Raincoat

The Monkey's Raincoat

â€œElvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any L.A. private eye to come along in years.â€â€”Joseph Wambaugh

WINNER OF THE ANTHONY AND MACAVITY AWARDS FOR BEST NOVEL â€¢Â 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. Heâ€™s a literate, wisecracking Vietnam vet who is determined to never grow up.

When quiet Ellen Lang enters Elvis Coleâ€™s Disney-Deco office, sheâ€™s lost something very valuableâ€”her husband and her young son. The case seems simple enough, but Elvis isnâ€™t thrilled. Neither is his enigmatic partner and firepower, Joe Pike. Their search down the seamy side of Hollywoodâ€™s studio lots and sculptured lawns soon leads them deep into a nasty netherworld of drugs, sexâ€”and murder. Now the case is getting interesting, but itâ€™s also turned ugly. Because everybody, from cops to starlets to crooks, has declared war on Ellen and Elvis. For Ellen, it isnâ€™t Funtown anymore. For Elvis, itâ€™s just a living . . . He hopes.Â

Praise for The Monkey's Raincoat

â€œOutstanding characters, tight plot, and scintillating prose style. . . . This fast-paced story speeds Elvis Cole to a chilling, heart-stopping ending.â€â€”Mystery Scene

â€œIs 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.â€â€”Harlan Ellison

â€œFar and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this oneâ€”it's a winner!â€â€”Lawrence Block

â€œThe best private eye novel of the year . . . lots of action; bright, crisp dialogue; and sharply drawn characters.â€â€”The Denver Post

â€œRobert B. Parker has some competition on his hands. . . . Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais's style is fresh and funny.â€â€”Sue Grafton

â€œIn Crais, a new star has appeared on the private eye sceneâ€”a dazzling first novel.â€â€”Tony Hillerman
Country USA
Brand Crimeline
Manufacturer Crimeline
Binding Mass Market Paperback
PartNumber 9780553275858
Height 6.8
Length 4.2
Weight 0.24912235606
Width 0.6
ReleaseDate 1992-03-01
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Crimeline
Manufacturer	Crimeline
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
PartNumber	9780553275858
Height	6.8
Length	4.2
Weight	0.24912235606
Width	0.6
ReleaseDate	1992-03-01
NumberOfItems	1

The Monkey's Raincoat

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