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 Stalking the Angel - Robert Crais
 Stalking the Angel - Robert Crais ... belonged to someone else: a rare thirteenth-century Japanese manuscript called the Hagakure. Everything PI Elvis Cole knew about Japanese culture he'd learned from reading SHOGUN, but he knew a lot of crooks - and what he didn't know, his sidekick Joe Pike did. Together, Cole and Pike begin their search in LA's Little Tokyo, the nest of the notorious Japanese mafia, the Yakuza - and find themselves caught up in a white-knuckled adventure filled with madness, murder and sexual obsession. Just another day's work for Elvis Cole.Newest Review: ... the daughter of the property magnate is kidnapped and threatened with death unless the investigation is called off. It ... more ... turns out that the magnate is more interested in his business connections than his daughter, but you don’t have to like the person who hired you. With his wise cracking ways and all American appeal, delving into the alien culture of Japan could prove even more dangerous for Cole than usual. Can Cole save the day without being turned into Sushi?
Written in 1989 ‘Stalking the Angel’ is only the second in the long running Elvis Cole mysteries and you can feel it. Unlike recent books the character of Cole is not fully devel...more |
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Stalking the Angel - Robert Crais: Look Who's Stalking (768 words)
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1989 saw the end of one of the cheesiest decades ever. ‘Miami Vice’ and the idea of money ruled the world. Thankfully, it was not long till we saw Maggie leave 10 Downing Street, but unlike her politics not everything from the 1980s seems to resonate today. Fashion, music and films from the 80s are often enjoyed, not for their artistic merit, but their cheese value. Therefore, when you read a book written and set in the 80s the impact of the decade can really influence the feel of the book and how you react to it as a reader. This is certainly the case with thrillers and ‘Stalking the Angel’ certainly has the mirrored sunglasses and rolled up sleeves feel. However, ... Read the complete review
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