Robert Crais Books in Order
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Start with The Monkey's Raincoat (1987), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The mysteries mostly stand alone, but Elvis's and Joe Pike's friendship and history build from book to book.
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike reading guide →- 1.
The Monkey's Raincoat(1987)
Start here - 2.
Stalking the Angel(1989)
- 3.
Lullaby Town(1992)
- 4.
Free Fall(1993)
- 5.
Voodoo River(1995)
- 6.
Sunset Express(1996)
- 7.
Indigo Slam(1997)
- 8.
L.A. Requiem(1999)
- 9.
The Last Detective(2003)
- 10.
The Forgotten Man(2005)
- 11.
The Watchman(2007)
- 12.
Chasing Darkness(2008)
- 13.
The First Rule(2010)
- 14.
The Sentry(2011)
- 15.
Taken(2012)
- 16.
The Promise(2015)
- 17.
The Wanted(2017)
- 18.
A Dangerous Man(2019)
- 19.
Racing the Light(2022)
- 20.
The Big Empty(2025)
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