Voodoo River – Robert Crais

Description

Voodoo River by Robert Crais is a thrilling crime novel and the fifth installment in the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. The story begins when L.A. private investigator Elvis Cole is hired by popular television star Jodie Taylor to trace her biological parents, whom she was separated from thirty-six years ago. Initially, the task seems straightforward: to uncover the family’s history and report back. However, when Cole travels to Louisiana to dig deeper, he discovers that the case is far more sinister than he anticipated.

As Cole unravels the layers of the mystery, he realizes that others are also searching for Jodie’s parents, and some of them are ending up dead. The plot quickly turns into a web of secrets, identity, and murder, with Cole caught in the middle of a much darker conspiracy. Crais skillfully blends suspense, intrigue, and a sense of growing danger, all while exploring themes of family, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect their past.

Voodoo River is perfect for fans of gripping detective stories filled with twists, as well as those who enjoy a complex investigation set against a vivid Southern backdrop.