Robert Crais
- January 4, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Robert Crais |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 20, 1953(1953-06-20) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Independence |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Louisiana |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Robert Crais Biography
| Name | Robert Crais |
| Birthday | Jun 20 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Independence |
| Home Town | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Children(s) | Lauren Crais |
Robert Crais is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on June 20, 1953 in Independence, Louisiana, United States. American author, best known for his award-winning detective novels. He is also well-known for The Monkey’s Raincoat (1987), Sunset Express(1996) and The Watchman (2007). His television credits include shows on Quincy, Miami Vice, and Hill Street Blues. He was also a screenwriter.
He mentions He cites Raymond Chandler as one of his biggest influences. among his greatest influences.
Crais moved to Hollywood in 1976 where he found work as a screenwriter for the television series Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey and Miami Vice, and was nominated for an Emmy award. Following the death of his father in 1985, Crais published the novel, The Monkey’s Raincoat, which won the 1988 Anthony Award for “Best Paperback Original” and the 1988 Mystery Readers International Macavity Award for “Best First Novel”. It has since been selected as one of the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association.
In 2006 Crais was awarded the Ross Macdonald Literary Award and in 2010 the Private Eye Writers of America’s (PWA) Lifetime Achievement Award The Eye. In 2014 Crais received the Mystery Writers of America’s (MWA) Grand Master Award.
As an adopted child, he grew up in Louisiana near Baton Rouge. Patricia, his wife, became his parents later.
Robert Crais Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Robert Crais is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Crais 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After studying mechanical engineering at Louisiana State University, he moved to Los Angeles in mid-1970s. His career began writing scripts for shows like Cagney & Lacey or L.A. Law.
His novel, The Monkey’s Raincoat won the 1988 Anthony Award.
Robert Crais (pronounced to rhyme with ‘chase’) (born June 20, 1953) is an American author of detective fiction. Crais began his career writing scripts for television shows such as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Quincy, Miami Vice and L.A. Law. His writing is influenced by Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Ernest Hemingway, Robert B. Parker and John Steinbeck. Crais has won numerous awards for his crime novels. Lee Child has cited him in interviews as one of his favourite American crime writers. The novels of Robert Crais have been published in 62 countries and are bestsellers around the world. Robert Crais received the Ross Macdonald Literary Award in 2006 and was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2014.
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Who is Robert Crais Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert Crais celebrates birthday on June 20 of every year.
Is Robert Crais working on a new book?
Racing the Light (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel) Hardcover – November 1, 2022. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in this brilliant new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.
What is the order of Robert Crais books?
- The Monkey’s Raincoat. Robert Crais. …
- Stalking the Angel. Robert Crais. …
- Lullaby Town. Robert Crais. …
- Free Fall. Robert Crais. …
- Voodoo River. by Robert Crais. …
- Sunset Express. Robert Crais. …
- Indigo Slam. by Robert Crais. …
- L. A. Requiem. Robert Crais.
What happened to author Robert Crais?
Currently, Robert Crais lives in the Santa Monica mountains with his wife, two cats, and many thousands of books.
What is Crais last book?
The Monkey’s Raincoat(1987)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Taken| (2012)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Promise| (2015)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Wanted| (2017)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
A Dangerous Man| (2019)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Who writes Elvis Cole?
Robert Crais