If you internet search Robert Crais it is interesting to note
that he was greatly influenced by the works of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett.
It you add this piece of information to the fact that he was a writer for some
early 80's made for TV series (Hill Street blues, Cagney and Lacy) then you
will have an understanding of the writing style of this author.
I thoroughly enjoyed "The Wanted". Elvis Cole is
helping out an old friend Devon, it would appear that her son has been involved
in a series of robberies and things become very series when Devon discovers a
very rare and valuable Rolex watch in her son's bedroom. He calls in his
associate and partner Joe Pike (tattoos and the permanent wearing of shades!)
and together both must act quickly to safeguard Tyson and his comrade in arms a
young immature girl called Amber. Elvis Cole is not your ordinary detective, rather
than drink (which seems to be the flaw of most cops) he likes to cook.."I
turned up a package of frozen peas, two stalks of asparagus, and a lemon.
Inspired. I filled a pot with water threw in some salt, and kicked op the heat.
"....
Two assassins have been hired to find a stolen laptop
presumably removed by the thieves Tyson and Amber, containing information that might incriminate
their client, The race is on for Elvis Cole aided by his ever present sidekick Joe
Pike to find the two remaining teenage burglars and try to explain to them the error of their
ways, This is a fast stripped down detective story and in some ways feels a bit
like a scrip made for TV, nevertheless very enjoyable. Sometimes all you want
when reading a book is an easy to follow storyline and neat very readable prose
which is certainly in abundance here..."schooling like orchestral sharks
at a blood-drunk feast."....."men with dusty boots and women with
rough hands."...."as out of place on the lovely street as a fly in a
glass of juice."...
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