The Big Empty by Robert CraisMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Robert Crais is a master of the genre. This is another standout.
Elvis Cole and Pike are two of the best creations in thriller writing to come out in the last 20 years. I feel sorry for those who have never read Robert Crais.
I discovered a paperback of The Monkey's Raincoat right after it came out in 1987. I was looking for something different and boy did I find it. After page one I was hooked and looked forward to the next Elvis Cole or Pike story. I've read them all and love them. The Big Empty is no different which is saying something. How do you keep something fresh for 30 plus years?!?
This time around, Elvis is approached by a baker/influencer who's career is on the rise. But, now that she has become pretty wealthy and older she wants Elvis to find out what happened to her father who disappeared 10 years earlier.
Even though there was a very thorough investigation by a very good PI firm when he disappeared, Elvis takes the job unable to resist the persuasive young baker.
In the course of his detecting, Elvis finds more than he bargained for and the knowledge that her father was not who he appeared to be at home. There are twists and turns, bodily harm and the ever enigmatic Pike. No spoilers here. It will ruin your experience. Read The Monkey's Raincoat and then rejoice that you have 19 more books to read.
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