Robert Crais

Jerry Ward

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 24 novels, 20 of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his deadly ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. Before writing novels, Crais spent several years writing scripts for such major television series as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, Quincy, Baretta, and L.A. Law.   His books are published in more than forty countries.

Criais's latest Elvis Cole novel is "The Big Empty." A native of Louisiana, Crais lives in Los Angeles.

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Awards: Macavity Award, Grand Master Mystery Writers of America, Louisiana Public Broadcasting Legend Award, Anthony Award, Ross Macdonald Literary Award

California Killers

It may never rain in California, but murder is always in the forecast. Join these bestselling mystery authors who set their books on the Left Coast where even when the sun shines it can get dark.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Robert Crais, T. Jefferson Parker, Gary Phillips
Moderator: Boyd Morrison

Robert Crais in Conversation

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 24 novels, 20 of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his deadly ex-cop partner, Joe Pike. Before writing novels, Crais spent several years writing scripts major television series. Criais's latest Elvis Cole novel is "The Big Empty."

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelist: Robert Crais
Moderator: Phillip Margolin

Books:

The Big Empty

Mystery / Thrillers
Penguin Publishing Group
January 2025
ISBN 9780525535768
400 pages

Racing the Light

Mystery / Thrillers
Penguin Publishing Group
September 2023
ISBN 9780525535744
416 pages