Stalking the Angel
Stalking the Angel by Robert Crais is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on March 1, 1992. This 288-page novel introduces readers to Elvis Cole, a Los Angeles private investigator known for his wit and resourcefulness. When a stunning woman enters his office seeking help, Cole finds himself embroiled in a case involving a rare thirteenth-century Japanese manuscript, the Hagakure, which has gone missing. As he navigates the complexities of the case, he is joined by his sociopathic sidekick, Joe Pike, leading them into the depths of L.A.’s Little Tokyo and the dangerous world of the yakuza.
Readers will discover a blend of mystery and suspense as Cole’s investigation unfolds, revealing themes of obsession and the darker sides of human nature. The narrative is rich with action and psychological intrigue, culminating in a surprising conclusion. Stalking the Angel explores the dynamics of crime and culture, making it a notable entry in the mystery and detective genre. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those who appreciate thrillers that delve into the complexities of human motivations and relationships.
Official synopsis Publisher
Meet Elvis Cole, L.A. private eye . . . he quotes Jiminy Cricket and carries a .38. He’s a literate, wisecreacking Vietnam vet who is determined never to grow up.
The blonde who walked into Cole’s office was the bestlooking woman he’d seen in weeks. The only thing that kept her from rating a perfect “10” was the briefcase on one arm and the uptight hotel magnate on the other. Bradley Warren had lost something very valuable—something that belonged to someone else: a rare thirteenth-century Japanese manuscript called the Hagakure.
Just about all Cole knew about Japanese culture he’d learned from reading Shogun, but he knew a lot about crooks—and what he didn’t know his sociopathic sidekick, Joe Pike, did. Together their search begins in L.A.’s Little Tokyo and the nest of notorious Japanese mafia, the yakuza, and leads to a white-knuckled adventure filled with madness, murder, sexual obsession, and a stunning double-whammy ending. For Elvis Cole, it’s just another day’s work.
Praise for Stalking the Angel
“Stalking the Angel is a righteous California book: intelligent, perceptive, hard, clean.”—James Ellroy
“Out on the West Coast, where private eyes thrive like avocado trees, Robert Crais has created an interesting and amusing hero in Elvis Cole.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Devotees of the rock ‘em, sock ‘em school should find [Stalking the Angel] tasty.”—The San Diego Union
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