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by Crais (Author) "Jennifer Sheridan stood in the door to my office as if she were Fay Wray and I was King Kong and a bunch of black..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (5 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553565095
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553565096
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 526,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Elvis Cole is just a detective who can't say no, especially to a girl in a terrible fix. And Jennifer Sheridan qualifies. Her fiance, Mark Thurman, is a decorated LA cop with an elite plainclothes unit, but Jennifer is sure he's in trouble - the kind of serious trouble that only Cole can get him out of. Five minutes after his new client leaves the office, Cole and his partner, the enigmatic Joe Pike, are hip-deep in a deadly situation as they plummet into a world of South Central gangs, corrupt cops and conspiracies of silence. And before long, every cop in the LAPD is gunning for a pair of armed and dangerous killers - Cole and Pike. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Robert Crais is the author of twelve previous bestselling novels. He has won the Macavity and Anthony awards and been nominated for an Edgar. He lives in L.A. with his wife and daughter. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read, 20 May 2001
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I am a great fan of Grisham and Connelly, and was unsure if Robert Crais would measure up. However, I was pleasantly surprised as I read my first Elvis Cole thriller. Crais has developed a fantastic character in Cole - he is sharp, likeable and possesses a dry humour which very much adds to the storyline. He is complemented well by his partner Joe Pike, whose image also raised a few laughs throughout the book. If you enjoy a good thriller without having to analyse the book too much, then I would highly recommend Robert Crais. I will be reading more!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a right riveting read!, 12 Jun 2000
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Elvis Cole, is just my kind of PI, he's funny and sarcastic. Robert Crais writes a very good story, and although this is only my second of his novels, I have thoroughly enjoyed them both and will be investing in the rest of the series.

The stories are never gory, but they are touching and the action is always dramatic. You become very fond of Elvis and his side-kick Joe Pike (the man of few words and the occasional lip twitch)

He writes in a similar way to Micheal Connely's 'Harry Bosch' series, but Crais has more humour.

I read this book in 2 sittings and I really enjoyed it. I recommend it to all PI fans and definately to Connelly fans.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Read it in a day - Another Crais Great, 6 Jun 2000
A young lady comes to Elvis Cole for help, she is worried about her police partner Thurman. Crais explores the gang land underworld and dives into the tricky area of corrupt policing and blackmail. A great read, I read it in a day. Robert Crais really is a superb author whose simplistic, entertaining style makes reading a joy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the series
Free Fall sees Elvis Cole and Joe Pike return to do what they do best - wise crack and laconically solve crime. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Snikt5

5.0 out of 5 stars as good as any Robert Crais book
As usual be prepared for a very good read with the Cole/Pike duet, this time embroiled with a LAPD unit which is kind of reminiscent of Vick MacKey's group in "The Shield" (seems... Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2007 by Ramses

3.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller let down by exploitation
Elvis Cole and Pike are back in another great crime thriller from Robert Crais. Cole accepts a straight forward case from a young woman that wants him to investigate her fiancée... Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by Sam

4.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Cole and Joe Pike take on the LAPD!
Elvis Cole cracks me up! A woman wants him to investigate her boyfriend, who happens to be a member of the LAPD’s elite REACT squad. The trails leads to South Central L. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2006 by Clarence T. Henry

5.0 out of 5 stars Time Wounds All Heels While Love Heals All Wounds
If you have yet to begin the marvelous Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais, you've got a great treat ahead of you! Few series get off to a stronger start than Mr. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2004 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Hollywood Meets the Real World
If you have yet to begin the marvelous Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais, you've got a great treat ahead of you! Few series get off to a stronger start than Mr. Read more
Published on 3 May 2004 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Time Wounds All Heels While Love Heals All Wounds
If you have yet to begin the marvelous Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais, you've got a great treat ahead of you! Few series get off to a stronger start than Mr. Read more
Published on 3 May 2004 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book..
Just discovered Mr. Crais and I have read all his books up through Free Fall. They are all terrific but this is the best one so far. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a great read, i loved every minute.
elvis cole is one hell of a detective. he gives connolly's harry bosch a run for his money.
Published on 30 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Crais Rules!!!!
Robert Crais blew me away with entry (my personal favorite) in his Elvis Cole series. Tons of action, suspense, and plot twists that will keep you reading well into the night.
Published on 8 Jul 1998

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