- Hardcover: 382 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group; First Edition edition (Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385495838
- ISBN-13: 978-0385495837
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.3 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 141,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Robert Crais (auhtor of Monkey's Raincoat) returns with his eighth Elvis Cole mystery, LA Requiem, a breakneck caper that leaves the wise-cracking detective second-guessing himself. Cole's partner, the tight-lipped, charm-free Joe Pike gets a call from his friend Frank "Tortilla" Garcia. Not only is Garcia a wealthy businessman, he's a political heavyweight and father of Karen, Joe's ex. Frank sends the gumshoe duo out to find his girl but the boys are beaten to the punch by the men in blue: Karen is found in a park with a bullet in the brain. The two stay on the case but when another murder points to Pike as a suspect, things take a turn for the worst. The boys on the force are all too willing to put Pike away--he has a chequered past. When Cole attempts to save him, he finds a lot more than he bargained for and some life-altering, soul-searching to boot. Crais' knack for snappy dialogue and clean-cut scenes bespeak his former days as a writer for the award-winning television series, Hill Street Blues and LA Law: "Krantz's mouth split into a reptilian smile and I wondered what was playing out here. He said, 'I want this man questioned, Lieutenant. If Pike here knows the vic, maybe he knows how she got like this.' Pike said, 'It won't happen pants.' Krantz's face went deep read, and an ugly web of veins pulsed in his forehead. I moved close to Pike. 'Is there something happening here that I should know about?'" --Rebekah Warren
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'Clever, observant, atmospheric and witty - and the talented William Hootkins has a ball with such grade-A material' (THE SUNDAY TIMES )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the 8th Novel in the Elvis Cole series of books by Robert Crais and without question his best. I would go further and say that this is one of my favourite books of all time. This book does what many of his previous books hasnt done, by delving deeply into the background of Coles partner, Joe Pike. So the strong silent indistructable image that you have built up of Pike over the previous 7 novels is broken down to find the reasons for his behaviour. Fantastic.
Then there is the relationship between Cole and his new girlfriend Lucy, and how this relationship developes or collapses under the strain of Coles investigations, and the difficult choices that he has to make.
The plot is first class, a number of murders, a police department that has the wrong leadership, and an ending that rivets you to your seat.
An absolutely enthralling read, made better if you read the previous 7 novels, so that you already know how the people and relationships have evolved.
Then there is the relationship between Cole and his new girlfriend Lucy, and how this relationship developes or collapses under the strain of Coles investigations, and the difficult choices that he has to make.
The plot is first class, a number of murders, a police department that has the wrong leadership, and an ending that rivets you to your seat.
An absolutely enthralling read, made better if you read the previous 7 novels, so that you already know how the people and relationships have evolved.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I will start this review by saying that I feel this is the best Elvis Cole novel I have read yet. The others in the series contained the same gritty nature and great humor but 'L.A. Requiem' brings an added depth to this already excellent collection of novels.
In 'L.A. Requiem' things become more personal for Cole and his quietly deadly partner Pike as they investigate the disappearance and murder of Pike's former girlfriend. What unfolds throughout the book is that not everything is what it seems and the answer to what is occurring in the present may have something to do with what happened in Pike's past.
This novel excellently fleshes out the character of Pike and lets us understand why he is so quiet and thoughtful. Along with this history lesson we get a cracking crime story that rattles along at a good pace. I think reading some of the earlier Cole novels would probably be best before tackling this one as they are a lot lighter and help you understand why this novel is such a great departure.
If you’re a fan of LA crime stories this a must and is one of my top picks from the genre. Sammy Recommendation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is easily the most complex Cole / Pike storyline so far. Interwoven are Cole's developing relationship with Lucy Chenier and her son, Pike's relationship with the family of the murdered woman, a former lover and his relationship with his former colleagues on the LAPD. Add to this mix some background detail which makes Pike, a hitherto enigmatic character, slightly less enigmatic and top it off with a psychopath who is hell bent on setting Pike up for crimes he did not commit, I'm sure you'll get the picture. I'd recommend that anyone approaching Crais's work does not start with this one, though. Whilst it stands alone as a work of crime fiction, I think that in order to get the most out of this complex and multi-facteted story, a reader needs to get to grips with the dynamic between Cole and Pike and their collective histories, before attempting this one.
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enjoyable read
Without wishing to offend either author, LA Requiem reminded a lot of Michael Connelly's LA stories, especially those concerning Harry Bosch. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Rob Kitchin
Possibly the most inspirational backstory for YAs ever
Joe's backstory was amazing and extremely inspirational for a young adult like myself. In fact I hated that main story kept coming in between, I just wanted to keep reading the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Khan
As always, master of crime
Very simply Robert Crais writes excellent novels. For some reason, I had missed this one so decided to order it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by rhosymynydd
Everything you'd expect from Crais
This is the second Crais novel I've read; the first being the truly excellent 'Demolition Angel'. For me it's not in the same category of excellence but it fulfills every... Read more
Published 10 months ago by I bite
Crais and Pike on top form
Having had a mixed start with Robert Crais novels, this book blew me away.
I had only read one novel with Elvis Cole as the central protoganist which I thought was very god... Read more
I had only read one novel with Elvis Cole as the central protoganist which I thought was very god... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jonathan Clark
Excellent
Crais and his characters Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are all in top notch form here in an excellent thriller. Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by N. Brett
Enjoyable romp
Starting from The Monkey's Raincoat all the way through to the Watchman I've enjoyed this series. I like the way they're writen especially warming to the descriptions of the cat,... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Jase
Graet book
Fantastic book. Gives great insight in to Joe Pike and left me wanting to know more.
Published on 9 Feb 2008 by A. McPherson
One of the best mysteries I’ve ever read!
Crais can really write—a great plot, characters you care about, and a sense of history (with flashback scenes). I was enthralled with this book right from the start. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by Clarence T. Henry
Worthy Heir to Ross MacDonald and Raymond Chandler
L.A. Requiem is one of those rare detective mystery thrillers that transcends the genre into becoming a fine novel. Mr. Read more
Published on 25 July 2004 by Donald Mitchell
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