Taken (Cole & Pike)

Review Crais is a fine storyteller ― SUNDAY TELEGRAPHRobert Crais has long been (rightly) considered one of the most individual of American crime writers ― GOOD BOOK GUIDEWhat a brilliant writer Crais has become ― EVENING STANDARD Product Description Joe Pike must take on his toughest challenge yet. He must hunt down and rescue . . . Elvis Cole.A nail-biting Cole and Pike novel from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author.Elvis Cole. All round nice guy. Always the first man to help a stranger in distress. This time, however, he's paid the ultimate price for trying to be the good Samaritan.Joe Pike. A fierce protector and a dangerous enemy. This time his tough guy exterior will be tested to the limit as he risks everything to save his closest friend.The clock is ticking now that Elvis has been TAKEN. Book Description Joe Pike must take on his toughest challenge yet. He must hunt down and rescue . . . Elvis Cole.'A wild ride that allows few pauses for breath...Robert Crais - and Joe Pike - will have you by the throat' INDEPENDENT About the Author Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole & Pike novels. A native of Louisiana, Crais moved to Hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing scripts for such major series as CAGNEY & LACEY, MIAMI VICE and HILL STREET BLUES. In the mid 80s, following his success with the TV buddy genre, Crais created a series of crime novels based around the characters Cole & Pike. In addition, Crais has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. In 2014 he became a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America. Robert Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family. Find out more at www.robertcrais.com.