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by Robert Crais · 20 books listed so far · Adult

Order: from the author's own list (robertcrais.com)

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against robertcrais.com

  1. 1 The Monkey's Raincoat book cover by Robert Crais

    The Monkey's Raincoat

    1987 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 1987.
  2. 2 Stalking the Angel book cover by Robert Crais
  3. 3 Lullaby Town book cover by Robert Crais
  4. 4 Free Fall book cover by Robert Crais
  5. 5 Voodoo River book cover by Robert Crais
  6. 6 Sunset Express book cover by Robert Crais
  7. 7 Indigo Slam book cover by Robert Crais
  8. 8

    L.A. Requiem

    1999 · Book

  9. 9 The Last Detective book cover by Robert Crais
  10. 10 The Forgotten Man book cover by Robert Crais
  11. 11 The Watchman book cover by Robert Crais
  12. 12 Chasing Darkness book cover by Robert Crais
  13. 13 The First Rule book cover by Robert Crais
  14. 14 The Sentry book cover by Robert Crais
  15. 15 Taken book cover by Robert Crais

    Taken

    Year: still checking · Book

    Cover from Google Books
  16. 16 The Promise book cover by Robert Crais

    The Promise

    Year: still checking · Book

    Cover from Google Books
  17. 17 The Wanted book cover by Robert Crais
  18. 18 A Dangerous Man book cover by Robert Crais
  19. 19 Racing the Light book cover by Robert Crais
  20. 20 The Big Empty book cover by Robert Crais

    The Big Empty

    Year: still checking · Book

    Cover from Google Books

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists 3 works as parts of this series.

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About the author

Wikidata lists Robert Crais as born in 1953 in Baton Rouge.

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Wikidata lists the occupation of Robert Crais as screenwriter.

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Wikidata lists Robert Crais as educated at Louisiana State University.

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert Crais: Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (1988).

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert Crais: Shamus Award (1997).

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert Crais: Dilys Award (2000).

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert Crais: Barry Award for Best Thriller (2008).

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