Series Crossover
Elvis Cole & Scott James Crossover
The Promise features both Elvis Cole/Joe Pike and Scott James & Maggie, directly linking the two series.
Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series (20 books)
Scott James & Maggie Series (2 books)
Reading Order
6 series · 61 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Monkey's Raincoat | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Stalking the Angel | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Lullaby Town | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Free Fall | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Voodoo River | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Sunset Express | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Indigo Slam | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | L. A. Requiem | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Last Detective | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | The Forgotten Man | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Watchman | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Chasing Darkness | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The First Rule | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | The Sentry | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Taken | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | The Promise | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | The Wanted | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | A Dangerous Man | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Racing the Light | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | The BIg Empty | 2025 | Buy from Amazon |
Scott James & Maggie Series
0 of 2 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspect | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Promise | 2015 | Buy from Amazon |
Robert Crais Other Novels
0 of 3 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demolition Angel | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Hostage | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Two Minute Rule | 2006 | Buy from Amazon |
Robert Crais Short Stories/Novellas
0 of 1 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Man Who Knew Dick Bong (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon |
Mysterious Profiles Series
0 of 32 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rambo ( By: David Morrell) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Jack Taylor ( By: Ken Bruen) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Jack Reacher ( By: Lee Child) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Charlie Parker ( By: John Connolly) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Hieronymus Bosch ( By: Michael Connelly) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Lincoln Rhyme ( By: Jeffery Deaver) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Alex Delaware ( By: Jonathan Kellerman) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Tess Monaghan ( By: Laura Lippman) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Charlie Resnick ( By: John Harvey) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus ( By: Faye Kellerman) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Inspector Morse ( By: Colin Dexter) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Dismas Hardy ( By: John Lescroart) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Bob Lee Swagger ( By: Stephen Hunter) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast ( By: Douglas Preston) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Lou Boldt (Short Story) ( By: Ridley Pearson) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Spenser ( By: Robert B. Parker) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt ( By: Anne Perry) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | John Rebus ( By: Ian Rankin) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | Mallory ( By: Carol O'Connell) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | Jane Whitefield (Short Story) ( By: Thomas Perry) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Ian Rutledge (Short Story) ( By: Charles Todd) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | Amos Walker (Short Story) ( By: Loren D. Estleman) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | Precious Ramotswe (Short Story) ( By: Alexander McCall Smith) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 25 | Maisie Dobbs (Short Story) ( By: Jacqueline Winspear) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 26 | The Lincoln Lawyer (Short Story) ( By: Michael Connelly) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 27 | Condor (Short Story) ( By: James Grady) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 28 | Ben Kincaid (Short Story) ( By: William Bernhardt) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 29 | Repairman Jack (Short Story) ( By: F. Paul Wilson) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 30 | Joe Pickett (Short Story) ( By: C.J. Box) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 31 | Peter Diamond (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 32 | Nathan Heller (Short Story) ( By: Max Allan Collins) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Robert Crais Anthologies
0 of 3 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Best American Mystery Stories 2012 | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Crimespree Magazine # 61 | 2015 | Buy from Amazon |
About the Author
Robert Crais (born June 20, 1953) is an American author known for his detective novels. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Crais moved to Los Angeles in 1987. He worked as a private investigator before turning to writing. His debut novel, "The Monkey's Raincoat," was published in 1987 and introduced Detective Elvis Cole. Crais has written 20 novels, 10 novellas, and 14 short stories featuring Cole. His other works include "L.A. Requiem" and "Suspect." Crais has won numerous awards, including the Private Eye Writers of America Shamus Award for Best Novel four times. His books have been translated into 24 languages and have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Crais is praised for his well-developed characters, gritty plots, and evocative writing style. His work is considered essential reading for fans of detective fiction.