Racing the Light

Elvis Cole/Joe Pike Series, Book 19

De: Robert Crais

Narrado por: Luke Daniels

*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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“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)

Least favorite Crais

Compared to the rest of the Cole/Pike series, this one is just kind of bland. I've got every Crais novel that's available on Audible. I kept expecting a good mystery to unfold but it never really did. If you rated all RC novels from favorite to least favorite, something will need to occupy that least favorite slot. For me, this is it. This isn't the first Cole novel that Luke Daniels narrated but, for some reason, it just didn't sound right. I look forward to the next one. Perhaps it won't take three years this time.

OK, but narration very weak

I’ve read or listened to all the Elvis Cole books. No Pulitzer Prizes but reliably enjoyable. This time, however, it sounded like it was read for 12 year olds. Needs much more character our you feel like you are listening to a comic book.

Good Book

I have enjoyed all of Robert Crais’ books. Glad to see some old characters back in this book

Refreshing humor is Elvis Cole

I had just finished listening to the latest Michael Connelly book which has about as much humor as a block of cement. Wile these stories are more cookie cutter Elvis Cole’s character sense of humor make it worthwhile.

Another good entry in this series- keep them coming

Another good entry in this series- keep them coming. Good story and characters- good pacing

boring

I was waiting anxiously for this release. I am so disappointed. unlike every other book Mr. Craig has written this book had no action, impact, no emotion and no inclusion for the reader.
the bad guys and any hint of action was done off screen, boring. Joe pike was definitely a shadow in this book. the main characters were annoying. there was nothing to get me behind this book.
I gave it three stars because Luke Daniels was fabulous as always.

Excellent

RC never disappoints. Cole and Pike are likeable heroes and always leave me wanting more.

Eh….disappointing

To many things which doesn’t make any sense You have alien acting drones flying over a house across the canyon from Bosch which is assumed to be sent by the army of the mother’s security detail - a security detail who can make 3 bad guys disappear and have no fear of the LAPD but who can’t trace or find a 300 hundred pound male living in his car for over a week

I’ve listened to all the books I’ve enjoyed all the books while I ride my bike. I will buy the next one I just hope that one incorporates joe a bit more; lasts a couples of hours longer to make my credit worth it; and doesn’t leave me with the impression the author will write it without the need to fill a quota for his publisher

Mixed, but mean review.

Loved it, but still wondering how someone as savvy as Lucy could love anyone who sounds as sappy as Elvis/Luke Daniels. I look forward to listening to the next one though.

Narrator didn’t work for me.

I got used to him but feel he was wrong choice. His Cole didn’t fit my imagined voice I had from reading all the previous books. The story was good and enjoyable.