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Racing the Light

Elvis Cole/Joe Pike Series, Book 19

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Racing the Light

By: Robert Crais
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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*On Reader's Digest's list of "30 new books we can't wait to read in 2022"*

Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in this brilliant thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.

Adele Schumacher isn't a typical worried mom. When she hires Elvis to find her missing son, a controversial podcaster named Josh Shoe, she brings a bag filled with cash, bizarre tales of government conspiracies, and a squad of professional bodyguards. Finding Josh should be simple, but Elvis quickly learns he isn't alone in the hunt—a deadly team of mysterious strangers are determined to find Josh and his adult film star girlfriend first.

With dangerous secrets lurking behind every lead, Elvis needs his friend Joe Pike more than ever to uncover the truth about Josh, corrupt politicians, and the vicious business cartels rotting the heart of Los Angeles from within. And when Elvis's estranged girlfriend Lucy Chenier and her son, Ben, return, he learns just how much he has to lose...if he survives.

Written with the heart, humor, and relentless suspense for which Crais is famous, Racing the Light delivers Elvis Cole's most dangerous case yet.

©2022 Robert Crais (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Detective Fiction Crime Heartfelt Witty

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Critic reviews

“Narrator Luke Daniels paints a landscape of memorable characters with distinct personalities and voices as diverse as the story's many twists. While Crais remains an architect of skillful dialogue, Daniels gives the characters added personality and paces his delivery to make the story even more satisfying.”—AudioFile Magazine

“Daniels provides a superb narration that leads with a steady, centering general narrator voice that is a perfect match for Elvis Cole. From authentic Louisiana accents to manipulation of pitch and tone, Daniels uses all the techniques to deliver dynamic dialogue for a large cast of uniquely voiced characters.”—Booklist

"A whirlwind of action, fisticuffs, and stray bullets, along with Crais’ usual dose of heart and humor, make for a riveting and satisfying read."—Booklist (starred review)
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I've read or listened to all of the Cole and Pike novels and pretty much enjoyed them all. This one felt like the piblisher had been nagging RC to "get another one out" very routine and impossible for me to get hooked on.

Narrator made Pike sound like he had throat cancer. Way too distracting.

Routine

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Gritty but good. If you have enjoyed the other Elvia Cole novels you will love this.

Loved it.

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Mr Crais has done it again.. another great outing for Elvis Cole & Joe Pike! Superb characterisation (as always) resulting in a very enjoyable story.

Definitely worth the wait

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An updated storyline to reflect the modern world. Good thinking by Mr Crais!
Nothing against the narrator (Luke) but I wish William Roberts was still narrating this series

Up to the usual standard

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I was happy to be back in the company of , Elvis and Joe but this isn't one of the best in the series . It ambles along amiably before slowly petering out . Still , Robert Crais , in average form is better than the vast majority of writers at their peak .

Good but not brilliant .

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