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Also by Robert Crais
Suspect
Taken
The Sentry
The First Rule
Chasing Darkness
The Watchman
The Two Minute Rule
The Forgotten Man
The Last Detective
Hostage
Demolition Angel
L.A. Requiem
Indigo Slam
Voodoo River
Free Fall
Lullaby Town
Stalking the Angel
The Monkey’s Raincoat
Praise for Voodoo River
“Crais tells a super-active tale, with plenty of local color, including a massive old turtle who lives in a catfish breeding pond. The larger issues are raised, rather than tidily concluded (not that they often are), but they give a resonance to this story.”
—Charles Champlin, Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Elvis Cole has never been wittier, more passionate or more violently committed to his clients. Crais makes not a misstep here.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“What a terrific book. With this fifth mystery featuring the private eye with the unlikely moniker of Elvis Cole, author Robert Crais has firmly established himself at the top of the mystery field. He should be mentioned in the same breath as Robert B. Parker, Tony Hillerman, Sue Grafton and James Lee Burke.”
—John B. Clutterbuck, Houston Chronicle
“With Voodoo River, Elvis and his creator have finally made it into mystery’s big time, right up there with Tony Hillerman, Robert B. Parker, Ed McBain, et al.”
—Ed Kelly, Buffalo News
“Like the thick, rich mix in a Louisiana gumbo, Elvis Cole’s latest case has enough spice and flavor to make you wish for more even before you’ve finished this helping… You’ll love this book.”
—Bruce Southworth, Bookpage
“Elvis Cole, in his fifth appearance, is in fine form. He’s tough, witty, and clever as ever, and his partner Pike exudes danger like no one in suspense fiction this side of Spenser’s Hawk.”
—Wes Lukowsky, Booklist
“Elvis Cole is the King of Smart-Aleck Detectives, and Voodoo River is another jewel in his throne. All the things you love about this genre—snappy dialogue, crisp action and vivid characters—are here in spades. Crais is clearly the undisputed leader in the field; Voodoo River is a book deserving of much attention.”
—Don Crouch, Mostly Murder
“Look for great dialogue, scary action, a twisty plot, and lots of quality time with an irresistible private eye.”
—Mary Cannon, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine
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Contents
Cover
Title Page
Welcome
Dedication
Seattle
Three Years Later: Los Angeles Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Also by Robert Crais
Praise for Voodoo River
Newsletters
Copyright
Copyright
Copyright © 1987 by Robert Crais
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