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Stalking The Angel

By Robert Crais
Series: Cole & Pike
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Stalking the Angel by Robert Crais is a gripping crime thriller following private investigator Elvis Cole. He is hired to find a stolen Japanese manuscript, delving into Los Angeles's underworld. This case entangles him with dangerous forces, testing his skills and resolve.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced crime thrillers with sharp wit and a charismatic detective. It's perfect for readers who appreciate intricate plots filled with suspense and vibrant Los Angeles settings, blending humour with a touch of grit.

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The second blistering Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of RACING THE LIGHT and L A REQUIEM
'A major US crime series that can no longer be overlooked' Time Out

The second blistering Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of THE FIRST RULE.

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Bradley Warren had lost something very valuable, something that belonged to someone else: a rare thirteenth-century Japanese manuscript called the Hagakure.

Everything PI Elvis Cole knew about Japanese culture he'd learned from reading Shogun, but he knew a lot of crooks – and what he didn't know, his sidekick Joe Pike did.

Together, Cole and Pike begin their search in L.A.'s Little Tokyo, the nest of the notorious Japanese mafia, the Yakuza – and find themselves caught up in a white-knuckled adventure filled with madness, murder and sexual obsession. Just another day's work for Elvis Cole...

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Stalking the Angel is praised for its intelligent and perceptive writing, capturing the essence of California. The protagonist Elvis Cole is highly regarded as a top-tier hero, with the series recommended for further reading. Robert Crais is noted for creating a captivating and amusing character, adding to the rich landscape of West Coast private detective tales.

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ISBN: 9781409136538

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 248

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About the Author

Robert Crais is the author of the bestselling Cole and Pike novels. Crais began a successful career in television in the 1970s, writing scripts for such major series as Cagney and Lacey, Miami Vice and Hill Street Blues. In addition to the Cole and Pike novels, he has also written several bestselling stand-alone thrillers. Crais lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.

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