Robert Crais is the author of twenty-two previous novels, eighteen 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 Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice. He was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and has received multiple awards for his work. His novels have been translated into forty-two languages and are bestsellers around the world. A native of Louisiana, he lives in Los Angeles.

"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

"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

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

Pub date: 2024-08-06

Length: 400 pages