Stalking the Angel (Elvis Cole, Book 2)
by Robert Crais
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Book Reviews of Stalking the Angel (Elvis Cole, Book 2)
Book Review: I'm Hooked On Cole!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm happy to say that I'm hooked on Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. I know I'm late to the party, but hey, better to be late then to not show up at all. I started the series from the beginning with "The Monkey's Raincoat.", and immediately after reading that, I grabbed "Stalking the Angel" The first book was great, and this book, no exception.
Robert Crais has created some of my new favorite characters to date, I love the always witty and wisecracking Elvis "Hound Dog" Cole, and the quiet Joe Pike.
The plots are very intriguing, but for me it's the characters that I enjoy the most. Each time I read them, it's like being with a friend. I don't find that very often in a book. Props to Mr. Crais.
I plan to read the whole series. (12 so far and counting)
As long as Robert Crais keeps them coming, I will keep reading them.
Do yourself a favor and get hooked with me...it feels good!
Happy reading!
Book Review: Such a disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I have read several Elvis Cole novels and really enjoyed them all... until this one. The plot was just SO unbelievable!!! He goes out on a limb (not unusual for Elvis) but for such a teeny, tiny reason, then, there's a ton of violence and posturing (OK, so that's not unusual for him, either). It was the assumptions he made and the unwelcome "Knight in Shining Armor" schtick that really got to me. Maybe I've just read one too many of his, or something.
Also, I must say, that I rely heavily on Publisher's Weekly Reviews to help me determine which books to read (so many books, so little time...), and I feel the review for this book was way off base.
And, honestly, how does Elvis pay his mortgage and power bills? I've yet to see him take money for a case, isn't he supposed to be a 'professional' private eye?? I just could NOT suspend disbelief while reading this book.
Book Review: Could have been better!
Summary: 4 Stars
Stalking the Angel wasn't he best Elvis Cole novel I ever read. Actually, it wasn't even up in the top five. It's good, mind you, but not as good as the rest of the Crais books that I've read. I've been trying to put my finger on it while I read it just why I didn't love it as much as I usually love his books. I came to a few conclusions: the plot is forced sometimes, taking directions that seem to have been designed and not grown naturally. Characterization seems almost sparse here and some of the characters just aren't as fully-realized as his characters usually were.
All in all, it's still a good book. Crais on a bad day is ten-times better than half the people writing "bestsellers" these days however as an Elvis Cole novel, it's a little low on my list. I recommend it as a good thriller and if you are an Elvis Cole fan, read it of course. Elvis is still king.
Book Review: Excelent Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read this book as well as the rest of the Elvis Cole series. They are witty and entertaining. It is very easy to become involved with the characters. Elvis Cole is a caring individual who has a witty way of looking at things. Even his cat is funny. Joe Pike, his partner in the detective agency, is straight as an arrow. He can't even smile, his lip just quivers. Each Elvis Cole book in the series seems to be a little better then the one before. I'm totaly hooked on this series. I also recommend Harlan Coben and his Myron Bolitar series. I have read all of Harlan Coben's books. In the process of ordering his books, Robert Crais was recommended to me as an alternative to Harlan Coben and the Myron Bolitar series. This is why I'm reading Robert Crais and I'm hooked. Buy the whole Elvis Cole series. You won't regret it.Book Review: Very entertaining!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my first Robert Crais book, after I had seen all of his work rate so highly on Amazon.com, and I had to say that it is brilliant!Crais introduces us to ex-cop, now PI, Elvis Cole - who is very much into martial arts (with baddies) and witty one-liners with potential clients. Along with his psycho friend, they out to the streets and fight crime (along probably making & breaking their own rules as they go along).
Stalking the Angel brings us into the world of the Japanese Mafia and kidnapping. Although this can be a heavy subject, it is dealt with in an extremely amusing & entertaining storyline and you will be laughing along with Cole's antics and razorsharp dialogue.
If you are looking for a good crime/thriller novel with alot of humour and entertainment, then don't pass up Stalking the Angel!