Robert Crais Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Crais.

Robert Crais is an acclaimed American author known for his gripping crime fiction novels. Born on June 20, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Crais developed a passion for storytelling from a young age. However, it wasn't until 1987 that he gained recognition as a novelist with the publication of his debut book, "The Monkey's Raincoat." This marked the introduction of his iconic character, Elvis Cole, an enigmatic private investigator based in Los Angeles.

Crais went on to write a series of successful novels featuring Elvis Cole, garnering widespread acclaim for his distinctive blend of thrilling suspense and a clever mix of humor and emotional depth. With his gripping narratives and complex character development, Crais has captivated readers around the world, making his name synonymous with the best in modern crime fiction.

In addition to the Elvis Cole series, Crais has also penned some standalone novels, including "Hostage," which was adapted into a successful film starring Bruce Willis. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Shamus Award and the Edgar Award, highlighting his contribution to the genre.

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I had a big Akita, Yoshi, who was fabulous. I loved him. We

I had a big Akita, Yoshi, who was fabulous. I loved him. We lost him when he was 12, and I've never been able to replace him. Normally, most people lose a pet and get another and keep going on. But it just felt wrong to me it felt disloyal.

Robert Crais


First and foremost I am a commercial writer, and I hope to e

First and foremost I am a commercial writer, and I hope to entertain people. But having said that, I'm in love with the relationship between humans and dogs, and the more I learned about what our military working dogs are doing, I wanted to at least share with people what an important role these animals have in all our lives.

Robert Crais

Relationship

Sometimes I am so dry that people don't know I'm kidding and

Sometimes I am so dry that people don't know I'm kidding and think I'm being serious. I enjoy this because their reactions are often funny.

Robert Crais

Funny

The relationship between a military working dog and a milita

The relationship between a military working dog and a military dog handler is about as close as a man and a dog can become. You see this loyalty, the devotion, unlike any other and the protectiveness.

Robert Crais

Relationship

What they smell isn't the emotion of fear. What dogs can sme

What they smell isn't the emotion of fear. What dogs can smell is the changes in a person's skin that suggest fear to the dog, anxiety, the way your skin sweats, the amount of uric acid that suddenly pours out of your pores.

Robert Crais

Fear

There's the Hollywood sign there's Griffith Observatory ther

There's the Hollywood sign there's Griffith Observatory there's the great, amazing Los Angeles Basin. It's 465 square miles of insanity and the best food on the planet.

Robert Crais

Amazing