Robert Crais - Grand Master of Mystery Writing

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, twenty of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike. Crais was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and has received numerous awards, among them an Anthony Award from the World Mystery Convention, multiple Shamus and Barry Awards, and a Falcon Award from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan. His novels have been translated around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles. The Big Empty is the book.l  Following a career as a scriptwriter for classic shows like “Hill Street Blues,” Cagney & Lacey,” “Quincy,” “Miami Vice,” and “L.A. Law,” he published debut novel, The Monkey’s Raincoat, came out in 1985, Crais' novels have been categorized as "mysteries" and "thrillers", but critics also describe his work as a unique form of modern literature that utilizes the classic portrayal of Private Investigators as seen in the works of Raymond Chandler. He’s also known for his deeply atmospheric Los Angeles settings and scenarios that are often unique to the area. Whatever it may be, his writing affects readers profoundly, transcending any category. To read THE BIG EMPTY is more than to experience a page-turning thrill ride, but also to find oneself emotionally invested in the characters and their story.