Racing the Light, Robert Crais
Racing the Light, Robert Crais
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Racing the Light

Author: Robert Crais

Narrator: Luke Daniels

Unabridged: 7 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2022

Synopsis

*On Reader's Digest's list of "30 new books we can't wait to read in 2022"*Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in this brilliant thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.Adele Schumacher isn't a typical worried mom. When she hires Elvis to find her missing son, a controversial podcaster named Josh Shoe, she brings a bag filled with cash, bizarre tales of government conspiracies, and a squad of professional bodyguards. Finding Josh should be simple, but Elvis quickly learns he isn't alone in the hunt—a deadly team of mysterious strangers are determined to find Josh and his adult film star girlfriend first.With dangerous secrets lurking behind every lead, Elvis needs his friend Joe Pike more than ever to uncover the truth about Josh, corrupt politicians, and the vicious business cartels rotting the heart of Los Angeles from within. And when Elvis's estranged girlfriend Lucy Chenier and her son, Ben, return, he learns just how much he has to lose...if he survives.Written with the heart, humor, and relentless suspense for which Crais is famous, Racing the Light delivers Elvis Cole's most dangerous case yet.

About Robert Crais

Robert Crais is the author of twenty-one previous novels, sixteen of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. Before writing his first novel, Crais spent several years writing scripts for such major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, Quincy, Baretta, and L.A. Law. He received an Emmy nomination for his work on Hill Street Blues, and one of his stand alone novels, Hostage, was made into a movie starring Bruce Willis. His novels have been translated into forty-two languages and are bestsellers around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Theresa on August 01, 2022

It’s always a joy to return to the stories of Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, but reading this, I realized I haven’t read a book in this series for quite a while, which meant I missed a whole lot of what happened in private detective Elvis Cole’s personal life. At some point I’ll go back and get myself up......more

Goodreads review by Damo on February 20, 2023

The 19th book in the Elvis Cole series, Racing the Light plonks you down comfortably in the PI’s office where he picks up yet another case from a woman in distress. There is a reason why this series has been one of my favourites and it comes down to the familiarity of the quips, the decisive action......more

Goodreads review by J.M. on November 03, 2022

Plodding and lackluster entry One dimensional characters, villains who never make an appearance, a plot that has no pace because it has no direction, eye rolling dialogue, action less action scenes, and zero suspense warrant two stars. The return of Lucy and the saccharine hand wringing whine of Cole......more

Quotes

“Narrator Luke Daniels paints a landscape of memorable characters with distinct personalities and voices as diverse as the story's many twists. While Crais remains an architect of skillful dialogue, Daniels gives the characters added personality and paces his delivery to make the story even more satisfying.” —AudioFile Magazine“Daniels provides a superb narration that leads with a steady, centering general narrator voice that is a perfect match for Elvis Cole. From authentic Louisiana accents to manipulation of pitch and tone, Daniels uses all the techniques to deliver dynamic dialogue for a large cast of uniquely voiced characters.” —Booklist"A whirlwind of action, fisticuffs, and stray bullets, along with Crais’ usual dose of heart and humor, make for a riveting and satisfying read."—Booklist (starred review)

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