Hired by a hotel magnate to locate a priceless Japanese manuscript, L.A. private eye Elvis Cole encounters the notorious Yakuza, the Japanese Mob, and is drawn into a game of sexual obsession, amorality, and evil.
Stalking the Angel: Elvis Cole Series, Book 2
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Undoubtedly prompted by the success of recent Crais bestsellers (Demolition Angel; Hostage), his audio publishers have gone back to the second book in his increasingly popular Elvis Cole series, originally published in 1989, for a lively and colorful outing that manages to capture much of the author's early innocence and freshness. Stuart brings the quirky Cole to life quickly, combining his strengths (tenacity, incorruptibility, frequent flashes of humor) with his oddities (his love of the Disney artifacts that litter his office) to make a credible whole person. Other characters emerge with equal vocal skill: the enigmatic Joe Pike, Cole's muscular sidekick; a glowering Los Angeles property developer, his alcohol-impaired wife and their fragile adolescent daughter, who winds up being kidnapped by Japanese gangsters. Cole, hired to find a rare Japanese manuscript, discovers that the teenager's fate is very important to him personally forging a bond between the detective and children in peril that has become a hallmark of the series. For those who have been fans of Elvis since book one, The Monkey's Raincoat, it's good to have his early adventures around to listen to. For more recent Crais converts, this could prove an eye-opening revelation of how Cole got to be who he is. Based on the Bantam mass market.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.From Library Journal
Hard-nosed private detective Elvis Cole returns ( The Monkey's Raincoat ) to do battle for a teenaged girl kidnapped as part of a scheme involving the theft of a priceless Japanese manuscript outlining samurai behavior. While Cole's wry sarcasm and attempts at "cute" often fall flat, his humanity and integrity carry him through an apparently convoluted but mostly transparent plot. Los Angeles settings, Japanese heavies, wild action, and businesslike prose, however, make this better than many.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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By B. West
Format:Kindle Edition
I'm new to the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series and consider myself lucky to have so many more to read. I'm looking forward to many more hours of enjoyment.
By Kelly
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The realist in me feels like it is all a little too far fetched, and way beyond what most people can relate to however for those who enjoy a rollicking good ride, well, why not? Make believe can produce all sorts of wild and wonderful experiences, so I would have to recommend highly for those who like to step outside the straight and narrow. A real page turner!!
By N. Sausser
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Elvis Cole has been hired to retrieve an ancient Japanese manuscript stolen from a prominent LA businessman. It soon turns into a rescue of the businessman's daughter who has apparently been kidnapped by the yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. Things are not as they appear and Elvis and Joe Pike do battle with some pretty tough guys. The humor that Crais uses liberally, makes it easy to get into the heart of the story. The action fell a little short of other Crais novels I've read, but overall it was an entertaining read.
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A Hard-Boiled Walk on the Seamy Side with Wisecracking Humor
A Hard-Boiled Walk on the Seamy Side with Wisecracking Humor
If you have yet to begin the marvelous Elvis Cole series by Robert Crais, you've got a great treat ahead of you! Read more
Published on May 15 2003 by Donald Mitchell
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The Way of the Warrior is Death
Elvis Cole is a wisecracking private investigator who likes Falstaff beer, Mickey Mouse, and can tell you exactly which designer made the clothes and accessories the villains wear. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2002 by Marc Ruby™
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If you like your detectives with a smart mouth...
I like smart-aleck detectives. People like Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone, Rex Stout's Archie Goodwin, Robert Parker's Spenser, and Robert Crais' Elvis Cole. Read more
Published on Oct 24 2002 by Glen Engel Cox
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Stalking the Angel
Hard-nosed private detective Elvis Cole returns ( The Monkey's Raincoat ) to do battle for a teenaged girl kidnapped as part of a scheme involving the theft of a priceless Japanese... Read more
Published on Aug 21 2002
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read all about it: what detectives eat
A good rule for writers is, write what you know about. Stalking the Angel is a good example of what can go wrong when you ignore that rule. Read more
Published on April 8 2002 by G. B. Talovich
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Good Quick Read
Elvis Cole, a quirky LA detective is recruited by a wealthy business man, Bradley Warren, to retrieve an important Japanese manuscript, called the "Hagakure" which was stolen from... Read more
Published on Mar 10 2002 by booknblueslady
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Needless detail and annoying sarcasm
In this second, and probably the weakest Elvis Cole novel, Crais seemed to spew a book out without any thought. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2002 by sporkdude
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Weakest of the Elvis Cole Series
I'm a big fan of Crais' work, including the early novels, but Stalking the Angel lacks the energy and sparkle of the others. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2002 by Rich Simons
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Early Crais Novels Leave something to be Desired
I love this author...or at least I love his three most recent novels, L.A. Requiem, (the best Elvis Cole novel so far), Demolition Angel and Hostage. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2001 by John R. Linnell
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AN AUTHENTICALLY CHILLING READING FOR THIS THRILLER
Gifted actor, playwright, and voice artist David Stuart gives authentic reading to the further adventures of Elvis Cole, the shrewd L. A. Read more
Published on Nov 23 2001 by Gail Cooke
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