The Big Empty

The Big Empty

About the Book

Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this twisting, unpredictable thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.

Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now, ten years later, Traci is a high-profile influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detective she can find: Elvis Cole.

Elvis heads to Rancha where an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter, Anya, might have a line on the missing man.  But when Elvis finds himself shadowed by a gang of vicious criminals, the missing persons cold case becomes far more sinister.

Elvis calls his ex-Marine friend, Joe Pike, for help, and they follow Tommy Beller's trail into the depths of a monstrous, hidden evil. The case flips on its head, victims become predators, predators become prey, and the question becomes:  Can Elvis Cole save them all from this nightmare?
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Praise for The Big Empty

“Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are right up there with Harry Bosch and Reacher as must reads for me. I finish every novel 100% satisfied and eager for the next installment. That’s exactly what happened when I finished The Big Empty. Robert Crais has mastered the fine art of storytelling.” —James Patterson, #1 bestselling author of the Alex Cross series

“The compelling tale is enriched by its true heart and humor. Cole has often been compared to Robert B. Parker’s character Spenser, who was also known to grapple with the moral ambiguities of his work.” –Booklist (starred review)

The Big Empty may be Crais’s most powerful novel. A potent and surprising thriller.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“[U]nexpected twists and a high-voltage finale save the day. This will leave series fans eager for more.” —Publishers Weekly

“Crais masters compelling crime fiction by blending humor, terrific main characters, and suspense into a phenomenal package. Empty might be in the title, but this story is far from it.” — First Clue

“With his sharp prose, well-drawn characters, and an intricate plot that never ceases to surprise, Robert Crais has crafted another masterpiece, delivering a story that is both a gripping page-turner and a profound exploration of hidden evils in The Big Empty, a must for anyone in search of an edge-of-your-seat reading experience that’ll stay with you long after turning the final page.” —The Real Book Spy
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An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel Series

The Big Empty
Racing the Light
L.A. Requiem
A Dangerous Man
Stalking the Angel
Sunset Express
The Last Detective
Lullaby Town
The Monkey's Raincoat
Free Fall
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About the Author

Robert Crais
Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty novels, sixteen of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his laconic ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. Before writing his first novel, Crais spent several years writing scripts for such major television series as Hill Street BluesCagney & LaceyMiami ViceQuincyBaretta, and L.A. Law. He received an Emmy nomination for his work on Hill Street Blues, and one of his standalone novels, Hostage, was made into a movie starring Bruce Willis. His novels have been translated into forty-two languages and are bestsellers around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles. More by Robert Crais
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