The Big Empty - Robert Crais

The Big Empty

By Robert Crais

  • Release Date: 2025-01-14
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,795 Ratings

Description

Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this twisting, unpredictable thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.

Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now, ten years later, Traci is a high-profile influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detective she can find: Elvis Cole.

Elvis heads to Rancha where an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter, Anya, might have a line on the missing man.  But when Elvis finds himself shadowed by a gang of vicious criminals, the missing persons cold case becomes far more sinister.

Elvis calls his ex-Marine friend, Joe Pike, for help, and they follow Tommy Beller's trail into the depths of a monstrous, hidden evil. The case flips on its head, victims become predators, predators become prey, and the question becomes:  Can Elvis Cole save them all from this nightmare?

Reviews

  • Another great book in an excellent series

    5
    By Ron Merlot
    Outstanding read, the characters are great as always and a healthy dose of Joe Pike!
  • Great Pace!

    5
    By nicknametaffy
    First time I’ve read a book with these characters of Joe Pike and Cole Elvis. I’ll be looking for more !
  • GOREY

    3
    By deimaggi
    Just too much human horror. Unreal ending!
  • The Big Empty

    5
    By Blacksheep 5
    Could not put it down!
  • Wow!

    5
    By Heinmi
    Great story!
  • Twists and turns galore

    5
    By geauxvintage
    Amazing prose about the rural sprawl of LA. Engrossing, fast paced, highly recommend.
  • Great Book!

    5
    By DenverTwin
    This is a book that I thought I could just read a few chapters at night. I finished it at 8:30 this morning. Thank goodness it’s a weekend! The characters were well written. The plot was excellent. Mr. Crais is one of the few authors that I don’t guess the ending, before the end. I can’t wait to read the next one!
  • A Tour de Force!

    5
    By CaptainPratt Sparrow
    I have read everything Robert Crais has written, but this outing clearly solidifies his claim as the rightful heir to John D. McDonald. The maturation of Elvis Cole will move you to years by the end of. Only Crais could take such a sordid subject and turn it into such a human experience thanks to Elvis and Joe. Couldn’t put it down!
  • Another winner

    5
    By Drift Master
    Every one of his books are amazing. I don’t believe there is a better author on the planet. Thank you for writing such great books with such great characters
  • Superbly written

    5
    By WGCJr
    A truly perfect crime/mystery tale.