Racing the Light

Informationen zum Autor Robert Crais is the author of twenty-two previous novels, eighteen of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. Before writing his first novel, Crais spent several years writing scripts for such major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey , and Miami Vice . He was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and has received multiple awards for his work. His novels have been translated into forty-two languages and are bestsellers around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles. Klappentext A brilliant new crime novel featuring Elvis Cole and Joe Pike from the beloved, bestselling, and award-winning master of the genre. An exciting new suspense novel featuring private detectives Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as they take on the underworld of Los Angeles. Story Locale: Los Angeles Series Overview: Private detective Elvis Cole may be named after "The King," but he shares more in common with his partner, former Marine Joe Pike, than with his namesake. And that's bad news for L.A.'s underworld. Leseprobe 1 My office occupied a two-room suite four floors above Santa Monica Boulevard on the western edge of Hollywood. Most of my business came by referral from attorneys or satisfied clients, but Do-It-Yourself parties often found me online. Prospective clients usually reached out by phone or email, most to inquire about price or learn whether I could help with their problem. Some only wanted to vent. Making an appointment was encouraged. Venters were not. Walk-in business was rare. On the day she came to my office, the sky was unnaturally clear, a clarity so abnormal the City of Angels seemed bathed in a nuclear glow. The French doors to my balcony offered an unobstructed view to the sea, but the glare was so bright I found myself squinting. The French doors were usually open, but that day they were closed. The heat. By ten-oh-seven, I had filed two reports and returned three calls. Another backbreaking day at the office.   I said, "How about we grab a sandwich and fight crime tomorrow? Sound good?" The Pinocchio clock on the wall beside the door to my partner's office had a long nose, a jaunty yellow cap, and bulging eyes. The eyes slid side to side, but Pinocchio didn't answer. He never answered, but he always listened. I said, "Okay, then, let's do it. I'm starving." At ten-oh-nine, I was packing up when the outer door opened and a woman in a tailored navy pantsuit stepped in from the hall. She was tall and square-shouldered, and her sleek black hair was pulled into a short ponytail. A man in an expensive, summer-weight gray suit followed her. The man was maybe six-three, broad, and sported hands the size of catcher's mitts. They wore their suits like uniforms. The woman eyed me with a casual curiosity. "Elvis Cole?" I leaned back and considered her. "He's downtown with the mayor. Was he expecting you?" The woman drifted closer as her friend circled to the French doors. He looked outside, opened the doors, stepped out, and raised a hand to shield his eyes. He peered over the rail, then checked overhead as if he expected Spider-Man to swing down from above. When he looked up, his jacket opened and a holster peeked out. I made them for federal agents or bill collectors. "If you guys aren't building inspectors, I charge for my time." The man stepped inside and went to my partner's office. The door was closed. The man said, "Anyone home?" I leaned farther back until my chair squeaked. "Marines. Go in. Say hi." The big man peeked inside and glanced at the woman. "He's alone." I leaned forward and touched the edge of my desk. A Dan Wesson .38 Special revolver waited in the drawer, but the drawer and the pistol were a mil...

Product details

• Authors: Robert Crais
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2022
• EAN: 9780525535720
• ISBN: 978-0-525-53572-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 235 mm x 36 mm
• Series: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel
• Subject: Fiction > Suspense