Sunset Express

An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel, Book 6

By: Robert Crais

Narrated by: David Stuart

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

When a wealthy entrepreneur is accused of murder in Los Angeles, wisecracking private eye Elvis Cole is hired to prove that the evidence was corrupted and becomes suspicious about the defense attorney's motivations.

Prominent restaurateur Teddy Martin is facing charges in his wife's brutal murder. But he's not going down without spending a bundle of cash on his defense. So his hotshot attorney hires P.I. Elvis Cole to find proof that Detective Angela Rossi tampered with the evidence.

Detective Rossi needs a way back to the fast track after falling hard during an internal investigation five years ago. But Cole needs to know if she's desperate enough to falsify the case against Martin in order to secure her own position.

As Cole and his partner Joe Pike work their way through a tangle of witnesses and an even greater tangle of media, they begin to suspect that it's not the police who are behind the setup.

The sixth book in the Elvis Cole series, Sunset Express is marked by Robert Crais's dark humor and edge-of-your-seat suspense.

©2006 Robert Crais (P)2006 Brilliance Audio

Solid story, lousy narration.

Are not sure who hired this narrator, but an obvious lisp is so noticeable... it detracts from enjoying a solid story.

Joe Pike, who is an outstanding second character, is noticeably missing from the story in general. His involvement takes a second seat (or third?) to Cole's meandering his way through this novel.
I'm listening to them in order, and will skip any books with this narrator, if he's used again ... it is that annoying.

Looking forward to more great adventures with Cole and Pike at the helm. These are such well written stories, overall.

Horrible Narrator

This was a hard one to get through due to the narrator. His voice for the secondary characters makes me cringe! How did this even get to the public? I can’t properly describe how bad it is.

I’ll never understand why an author changes the narrator so many times in a series. They’re not even close to the same type of voice.
If this was the first book I had listened to in this series, I wouldn’t have finished it or listened to any others in the series.
Don’t listen! Definitely read this one.

Gone from Thrilling to sappy

The first two books of the series were exciting. The 'can't put the down' with a great narrator and interesting story line. Elvis and Pike made for an interesting read. Book 3, 4 and 5 were no up to this standard which I attributed to the narrator. I.m thinking the editor or friends or someone has provided bad influence. Elvis is getting mushy, the story line is OK, but lacks exciting. Seems that every case involves a movie star. I'm not sure I'm going to read 7. Maybe if I can't find anything else, after all there's the return guarantee.

Great narrator

What made the experience of listening to Sunset Express the most enjoyable?

The reader captured Elvis Cole as clever, funny and low key, not as the typical tough guy.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Although the ending was predictable in some ways, there were still surprises. I did have a hard time turning it off.

What about David Stuart’s performance did you like?

Loved him. He portrayed Elvis Cole the way I imagined him to be from reading many of the books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I could have.

narrator was not good

great, fun book Again, terrible narrator. love this author! il Gerry thru all these Cole books!

Very good book- narrator not

This was another excellent book in the Cole-Pike series. Unfortunately, the narrator did not portray Elvis well. Crais’ humor was mostly lost. Also, the sound quality of the recording was poor at times.

The transgender lucy

When he/she says "Oh Studley" I can't stop laughing. I guess cole never got passed 2nd base and discovered Lucys package.

Narrator Ruins It

ALL the women the narrator speaks, sound like 80 yr old women, with nasal and lung problems. They all sound the same despite their different ages, jobs, etc. Otherwise, the males he narratives are fine. it is a good story.

not the right narrator

why does Elvis Cole lisp ?
the characterization is great but the lisp !.
Luke Daniels gets it right

Craise is a good read AND a good listen!

What did you love best about Sunset Express?

I always love the humour in the way Crais writes.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

...always has a twist

Which character ??? as performed by David Stuart ??? was your favorite?

I can't really pick a favorite... I'm amazed that he can stay in character for so many people!