Chasing Darkness: An Elvis Cole Novel by Robert Crais Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Chasing Darkness: An Elvis Cole Novel
Book Review: My first Cole novel - thoroughly enjoyed it.
Summary: 4 Stars
I would not have dreamed of picking up this book ordinarily but it got reviewed on 5 Live whilst I happened to be tuned in and it included an interview with Robert Crais who came over as impressively humble and engaging. I was particularly impressed with his reluctance to consider moving his books into film as he believes it would break the 'imagination' contract he has created with his Cole/Pike readership.
Anyway, picked it up for a holiday read and thorougly enjoyed it. I don't read a lot of crime novels and so it's tough for me to compare but it's interesting reading here that some longstanding Crais fans feel that it doesn't quite hit the mark (proving that it can be far tougher to please your committed fans that it is to please newbies!!)
I found the storyline fast-paced and interesting but most of all - and critically - there is no wasted effort or prose within the pages. It is snappy and succinct. I will certainly be picking up LA Requiem very shortly and most likely some other Crais titles too.....
Recommended.
Book Review: can't wait for the next one....
Summary: 5 Stars
Missed Joe Pike...but loved the book. Will be first in line when the next one comes out.Book Review: Cannot wait for next novel
Summary: 5 Stars
I ran out of Michael Connelly and Lee Child novels to read, which is how I came upon the Elvis Cole novels. I did not start at the beginning but once I read one book I was hooked. I ordered the entire series from Amazon and read them all in 3 months. I am an avid reader and have read everything available by my 3 favourite novelists. I am desperately waiting for the new books.
I would highly recommend the Harry Bosch and Jack Reacher series if you have nothing to read, you wont be disappointed.
Book Review: Not the best but still much better than the average
Summary: 4 Stars
Would agree with previous reviewers - 4/5 rather than a straight 5. It is more like the earlier Elvis Cole book in being slightly light and more flippant in the writing style. More recent books had dropped that in favour of a darker, edgy style. Somehow I felt that the twist was apparent a little too early and then the end dragged out a bit. However, still my favourite detective writer by a long way - would love to see the Joe Pike series being developed to give a parallel track. RecommendedBook Review: crime writers
Summary: 5 Stars
When you read all the books by a favourite author you have to look for others.Try Jack Kerley and Cody McFadyen. You wont be disappointed!Chasing Darkness