The Monkey’s Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1)
by Robert Crais
The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 14.9K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 237 pages.
About The Monkey's Raincoat
Taking the mystery community by storm, this Elvis Cole novel was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, and Macavity awards and won both the Anthony and Macavity for Best Novel of the Year.When Ellen Lang's husband disappears with their son, she hires Elvis Cole to track him down. A quiet and seemingly submissive wife, Ellen can't even write a check without him. All she wants is to get him and her son back—no questions asked. The search for Ellen's errant husband leads Elvis into the seamier side of Hollywood. He soon learns that Mort Lang is a down-on-his-luck talent agent who associates with a schlocky movie producer, and the last place he was spotted was at a party thrown by a famous and very well-connected ex-Matador. But no one has seen him since—including his B-movie girlfriend.At the same time the police find Mort in his parked car with four gunshots in his chest —and no kid in sight—Ellen disappears. Now nothing is what it seems, and the heat is on. It's up to Elvis Cole and his partner Joe Pike to find the connection between sleazy Hollywood players and an ex-Matador.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Crais |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 237 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,940 |
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What genre is The Monkey's Raincoat?
The Monkey's Raincoat is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Monkey's Raincoat worth reading?
Based on 14.9K reader ratings, The Monkey's Raincoat has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Monkey's Raincoat?
The Monkey's Raincoat has 237 pages.
Who wrote The Monkey's Raincoat?
The Monkey's Raincoat was written by Robert Crais. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for The Monkey's Raincoat?
The ISBN-13 for The Monkey's Raincoat is 9780752817000.0.
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