Order of Elvis Cole/Joe Pike Books
American author Robert Crais brings readers the compelling detective duo of Elvis Cole and Joe Pike in his acclaimed suspense series. Cole, a former Army Ranger turned private investigator, teams up with ex-Marine Joe Pike in most of Crais' novels, though some recent entries shift the spotlight specifically to Pike's character.
The partnership began with Crais' debut novel The Monkey's Raincoat in 1987, launching what has become an ongoing series that continues to captivate mystery and thriller enthusiasts. The following list presents Robert Crais' Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novels in their publication order:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Monkey's Raincoat | 1987 | |
| 2 |  Stalking the Angel | 1989 | |
| 3 |  Lullaby Town | 1992 | |
| 4 |  Free Fall | 1993 | |
| 5 |  Voodoo River | 1995 | |
| 6 |  Sunset Express | 1996 | |
| 7 |  Indigo Slam | 1997 | |
| 8 |  L. A. Requiem | 1999 | |
| 9 |  The Last Detective | 2003 | |
| 10 |  The Forgotten Man | 2005 | |
| 11 |  The Watchman | 2007 | |
| 12 |  Chasing Darkness | 2008 | |
| 13 |  The First Rule | 2010 | |
| 14 |  The Sentry | 2011 | |
| 15 |  Taken | 2012 | |
| 16 |  The Promise | 2015 | |
| 17 |  The Wanted | 2017 | |
| 18 |  A Dangerous Man | 2019 | |
| 19 |  Racing the Light | 2022 | |
| 20 |  The Big Empty | 2025 |