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The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1)

Robert Crais
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The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Robert Crais

The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais, private investigator Elvis Cole is hired by a woman to find her missing husband and son. The case leads Elvis and his partner Joe Pike through a dangerous investigation entailing crime and personal risk. This novel is the first in the Elvis Cole series.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

38,477 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais has garnered praise for its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, particularly the protagonist, Elvis Cole. Critics appreciate the blend of humor, suspense, and action. However, some find the storyline formulaic and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for crime fiction fans, balancing wit and tension effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1)?

Fans of hard-boiled detective fiction with a contemporary twist would enjoy The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais. Ideal for readers who appreciate the gritty realism and stylish prose found in Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and Robert B. Parker's Spenser series.

4.2

38,477 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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