The Big Empty by Robert Crais
The new relentlessly suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thriller from master storyteller Robert Crais, and the twentieth instalment of the bestselling Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novels.
‘. . makes your stomach rumble as well as your heart thump . . . Robert Crais has long since perfected the recipe for a super-satisfying thriller, and his 20th Cole and Pike novel has all these ingredients: great scene-setting, memorable characters and a puzzling mystery told with both humour and compassion. Bravo!’ The Times, Book of the Month
‘With an ever-accelerating trajectory leading to a blood-spattered climax, this 20th novel in the series is Crais in prime form.’ Financial Times
‘This is a slick, smart, old-style private eye tale by veteran thriller writer Crais, with a smart-mouthed hero, twisting plot and plenty of action. Superb stuff.’ The Sun, 4.5 stars
‘PI Elvis Cole and his ex-special forces partner Joe Pike are easily the best crime-solving duo since Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson . . . his [Crais] twisty, filmic plots puts him second only to Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series in modern LA thriller writing excellence.’ Daily Express, 10/10
‘Crais has helped keep the classic tradition of the hardboiled Los Angeles private detective alive with this fine series, and his new novel may well be his finest yet.’ Daily Mail (from Associated Press)
‘The Big Empty is breathtakingly good; an emotional rollercoaster ride with Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as THE dynamic duo in crime fiction’ -- Anthony J. Tata
‘The Big Empty is a masterpiece. While many bestselling authors are content to fill in a template, Robert Crais delivers a fresh, original story with every new book, and THE BIG EMPTY is especially brilliant’
-- Rob Taub
‘The Big Empty is crazy good – a theme park ride about humanity, from Elvis Cole, from Joe Pike, and from three amazing women. I've never liked Elvis Cole more’
-- Mike Lupica
‘Robert Crais has crafted another masterpiece, delivering a gripping page-turner and a profound exploration of hidden evils; an edge-of-your-seat reading experience that will stay with you long after the final page’
-- Ryan Steck
‘The Big Empty is breathtakingly good; an emotional rollercoaster ride with Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as THE dynamic duo in crime fiction’ -- Anthony J. Tata
‘The Big Empty is a masterpiece. While many bestselling authors are content to fill in a template, Robert Crais delivers a fresh, original story with every new book, and THE BIG EMPTY is especially brilliant’
-- Rob Taub
‘The Big Empty is crazy good – a theme park ride about humanity, from Elvis Cole, from Joe Pike, and from three amazing women. I've never liked Elvis Cole more’
-- Mike Lupica
‘Robert Crais has crafted another masterpiece, delivering a gripping page-turner and a profound exploration of hidden evils; an edge-of-your-seat reading experience that will stay with you long after the final page’
-- Ryan Steck
‘With an ever-accelerating trajectory leading to a blood-spattered climax, this 20th novel in the series is Crais in prime form.’ Financial Times
‘This is a slick, smart, old-style private eye tale by veteran thriller writer Crais, with a smart-mouthed hero, twisting plot and plenty of action. Superb stuff.’ The Sun, 4.5 stars
‘PI Elvis Cole and his ex-special forces partner Joe Pike are easily the best crime-solving duo since Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson . . . his [Crais] twisty, filmic plots puts him second only to Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series in modern LA thriller writing excellence.’ Daily Express, 10/10
‘Crais has helped keep the classic tradition of the hardboiled Los Angeles private detective alive with this fine series, and his new novel may well be his finest yet.’ Daily Mail (from Associated Press)
‘The Big Empty is breathtakingly good; an emotional rollercoaster ride with Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as THE dynamic duo in crime fiction’ -- Anthony J. Tata
‘The Big Empty is a masterpiece. While many bestselling authors are content to fill in a template, Robert Crais delivers a fresh, original story with every new book, and THE BIG EMPTY is especially brilliant’
-- Rob Taub
‘The Big Empty is crazy good – a theme park ride about humanity, from Elvis Cole, from Joe Pike, and from three amazing women. I've never liked Elvis Cole more’
-- Mike Lupica
‘Robert Crais has crafted another masterpiece, delivering a gripping page-turner and a profound exploration of hidden evils; an edge-of-your-seat reading experience that will stay with you long after the final page’
-- Ryan Steck
‘The Big Empty is breathtakingly good; an emotional rollercoaster ride with Elvis Cole and Joe Pike as THE dynamic duo in crime fiction’ -- Anthony J. Tata
‘The Big Empty is a masterpiece. While many bestselling authors are content to fill in a template, Robert Crais delivers a fresh, original story with every new book, and THE BIG EMPTY is especially brilliant’
-- Rob Taub
‘The Big Empty is crazy good – a theme park ride about humanity, from Elvis Cole, from Joe Pike, and from three amazing women. I've never liked Elvis Cole more’
-- Mike Lupica
‘Robert Crais has crafted another masterpiece, delivering a gripping page-turner and a profound exploration of hidden evils; an edge-of-your-seat reading experience that will stay with you long after the final page’
-- Ryan Steck
Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole & Pike novels. A native of Louisiana, Crais moved to Hollywood in the late 70s where he began a successful career in television, writing scripts for major series such as Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice and Hill Street Blues. In the mid 80s, Crais created a series of crime novels based around the characters Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. In addition, he has also written several bestselling standalone thrillers. Robert Crais lives in LA with his wife and family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781471195082 |
| ISBN 10 | 1471195082 |
| Title | The Big Empty |
| Author | Robert Crais |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |