Robert Crais Books In Order
Reading The Robert Crais Novels In Order
Should we read the Robert Crais books in order or it doesn't matter really? This is what I've been discussing the other day with a friend who loves the Elvis Cole novels. Personally I think that while it's good to read at least the various series in order, for the sake of continuity, when it really comes down to it, it doesn't matter much.
There are two main series written by Robert Crais, the Elvis Cole novel series and the Joe Pike series, with a few books including both characters, and he also has a couple of stand alone novels.
In fact the very first book I read by Robert Crais was a stand-alone novel called The Two Minute Rule. I liked the book so much that I started to look for all the other books written by this author, and then I discovered just how many great novels I've been missing out on.
So here you will find a list of all his books, both series and his stand alone novels, along with a short review of each, based on me reading the books.
Overview Of The Robert Crais Books In Order
The Elvis Cole Novels In Order Of Publication
- The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1) - The Monkey's Raincoat was the first Elvis Cole novel by Robert Crais. It was published back in 1987 (that's a long time ago!)
- Stalking the Angel (Elvis Cole, #2) - Book 2 in the Elvis Cole series was first published in 1989
- Lullaby Town (Elvis Cole, #3) - Lullaby Town, book 3 in the Elvis Cole series was published in 1992
- Free Fall (Elvis Cole, #4) - Free Fall, published in 1993 was book number 4 in the by now popular series by Robert Crais
- Voodoo River (Elvis Cole, #5) - The fifth installment in the popular Elvis Cole series, Woodoo River was published in 1995
- Sunset Express (Elvis Cole, #6) - Sunset Express is the 6th book in the series, published in 1996
- Indigo Slam (Elvis Cole, #7) - Indigo Slam is the seventh book in the Elvis Cole private eye series, published in 1997
- L.A. Requiem (Elvis Cole, #8) - One of my favorite books from the entire series, L.A. Requiem is the 8th book and it was first published in 1999
- The Last Detective (Elvis Cole, #9) - Book 9 in the Elvis Cole series, The Last Detective, got published a few years later, in 2003
- The Forgotten Man (Elvis Cole, #10) - The Forgotten Man, book 10, was published in 2005
- Chasing Darkness (Elvis Cole, #11) - Another book that I enjoyed quite a lot, Chasing Darkness is book 11 in the Elvis Cole series. It was published in 2008
- The Sentry (Elvis Cole, #12) - While this is the 12th book with Elvis Cole, it's in fact more about Joe Pike, another character by Robert Crais who has is place in his own series as well. For the Joe Pike fans, this is book #3 in the series. Was first published in 2010
- Taken (Elvis Cole, #13) - Taken is a recent book by Robert Crais, and while it's the 13th book in the Elvis Cole series, its' also the 4th book in the Joe Pike series. In fact Joe Pike is more prominently featured here as well than Elvis Cole. Published in 2012
The Joe Pike Series In Order Of Publication
- The Watchman (Joe Pike, #1) - The Watchman is the first Joe Pike book, published in 2007
- The First Rule (Joe Pike, #2) - The First Rule is book #2 in the Joe Pike series by Robert Crais. It was published in 2010
- The Sentry (Joe Pike, #3) - The Sentry is book #3 in the Joe Pike series, as well as book #12 in the Elvis Cole series. Published in 2010
- Taken (Joe Pike, #4) - Book #4 in the Joke Pike series is also book #13 in the Elvis Cole series. It was published in 2013
Did You Know That
The author first wanted to kill of the character of Joe Pike after the first book, but then he liked it so much that Joe Pike finally got his own series eventually, while also playing a helping role in all the Elvis Cole novels.
Stand Alone Novels By Robert Crais In Order Of Publication
- Demolition Angel - Demolition Angel is a stand alone novel written by Robert Crais, first published in 2000
- Hostage - Hostage, a stand alone novel, it's so far the only book by Robert Crais that has been also turned into a movie with Bruce Willis. Book first published in 2001
- The Two Minute Rule - The Two Minute Rule is the third stand alone novel by Robert Crais, and it was in fact the first one that I read by him. It's what got me hooked on this wonderful author. A great book. Published in 2006
- Suspect - Suspect is the latest stand alone novel by Robert Crais, one that has been published just now.
The Elvis Cole Novels
The Joe Pike Novels
The Sentry (Joe Pike, #3) and Taken (Joe Pike, #4)
The Sentry and Taken are the 3rd and 4th Robert Crais books in order involving Joe Pike. I have reviewed them above in the Elvis Cole section, but they are here listed again for continuity.
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