The First Rule

An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel, Book 13

By: Robert Crais

Narrated by: Robert Crais

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Joe Pike and his partner Elvis Cole must solve the murder of an old friend and his entire family in this gripping thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.

When Frank Meyer and his family are executed during a home invasion, the police begin investigating the secret life they're sure Meyer had. Joe Pike's on a hunt of his own: to clear his friend's name, and to punish the people who murdered him. What starts out as a simple trail gets twisted fast by old grudges, double crosses, blood vengeance, and a crime so terrible even Pike and his partner Elvis Cole have no way to measure it.

Investigate another case with Elvis Cole and Joe Pike.

©2010 Robert Crais (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Great Pike Novel

Ok I finally re purchased this book in download as it was on sale. My original was in MP3, not good as you can not increase the speed to the wonderful 1.2 download. I wrote a bad review about Mr Crais reading his own novel as I was angry that James Daniels eg Watchman was not narrating this book. Well, I can finally give Mr Crais my sincere apologies for that awful review. I am a fan of all his books as I started with some on cassette to MP3. I have re listened to this Pike novel about 4 times now, but this re listen at 1.2 speed was just wonderful. So Mr. Crais, if you just happen to read my humble review, please know that the downloaded speed does so much justice to this recording. I finally could hear the intent of every single paragraph as you must have heard it in your head when you wrote this novel.
Ps: the Pike and Peater scenes were as precious as you meant them to be. When Pike puts tissue wads in that baby’s ears, it was a highlight of this re listen and it is the scene I most remember every time.
Were my comments of help?

Writers make lousy narrators

I usually enjoy Robert Crais' books, but I just couldn't finish this one. Writers should leave the narration to professionals.

Non stop action!

If you want action, this is the story for you! Never a dull moment.............it'll keep you interested all the way!
I've read him before, and enjoyed his work.this is no exception!

Very good book

I enjoyed the book and felt it had some good twists in the storyline. Like the original narrator better but was really good. Would recommend to my friends.

Pike...Always Good

Robert Crais' Cole/Pike series is one of the best ever. Without giving away too much about the story line....Joe Pike's is rarely wrong about a persons character. From the moment he heard of the murder of his former friend and his family, and the circumstances the police thought was behind the murder, Joe believed and was determined to prove the police wrong. Joe Pike lives by a set of rules...discipline, unwavering dedication and defending the innocent are at the top of the list... Turst me nobody defends the innocent like Joe Pike.

I really appreciated Robert's narration. It's refreshing to not have to wade through a lot of awful accents (this book has a lot of Serbian characters). He just told the story, and he did a wonderful job.

I've read all of 15 of the Cole/Pike nivels and they keep getting better and better.

Crais did a great job writing and narrating.

Crais did a great job writing and narrating this book. keep up the great work.

Liike a good scotch, you can count on Crais

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Already have, because Lee Child is not prolific.

What did you like best about this story?

It's all good. Characters, the story, the delivery, the development - just all-around good.

What does Robert Crais bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Snarky voices.

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

Yes

Author narrates

Fun to hear Crais narrate his own work. He does a really good job but James Daniels is better

Crais- Great Author- Unskilled Narrator

Love Crais mysteries and have especially enjoyed Elvis Cole and Joe Pike story lines.... but Crais should have selected a professional actor/narrator to read the Pike character. His reading skills are unpolished and amateur and were distracting as I tried to listen to this audio book. I have since purchased a hard copy of the book. I'll read it instead of listening.

Must Read

Good Listen from the plot to the Authors narration techniques. It is apparent that the author researched his subject well. The plot moves quickly, yet delivers twists and turns to the very end. The most interesting thing about this book is that it is believable. Highly recommend.