The Big Empty Audiobook By Robert Crais cover art

The Big Empty

Elvis Cole/Joe Pike, Book 20

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

The Big Empty

By: Robert Crais
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $25.19

Buy for $25.19

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

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?

©2024 by Robert Crais. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Scary
Compelling Storyline • Unexpected Plot Twists • Emotional Depth • Witty Humor • Complex Characters • Warm Voice
Highly rated for:
All stars
Most relevant  
During the first part of the audiobook, I was afraid it was a bit too flippant and the story would be weak. I like the narrator, but his Elvis seemed more campy than usual. After the first quarter or so, concern disappeared. And the narrator faded behind the gripping story, which delivered emotional gut punches through the end with the greater development of complex characters.
The worst thing about Cole/Pike stories is the wait in between their publication.

Crais does not disappoint

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This was the best Elvis Cole/Joe Pike book in a while. The story is strong, writing is good (as always) and the characters were excellent

Outstanding Elvis Cole

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Loved the whole thing! Snappy dialogue, perfectly paced…a great listen! (Please let
this review end!)

Snappy dialogue, perfectly paced…a great listen!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Tracy is searching for her father. It’s the 10th anniversary of his disappearance and she needs answers. The answers Elvis discovers aren’t what anyone expected.

Where’s my father?

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The author never fails to completely capture my attention. Can’t wait for the next book.

Great book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Robert Crais’ storytelling is as good as ever. Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are still two of the best private detective duos around. The only complaint from me is the narration was over the top at times. Still, I highly recommend this audiobook.

The Big Empty

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Robert Crais is one of my favorite writers and I love the characters actors Elvis and Joe. Lots of twists and turns in this one with strong and interesting characters. I wish it hadn’t ended! Great read!

Great story line!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Loved the funny parts!
Pike and Cole are Awwwwwwsome! "sidekick"....lol
Story was incredible!
Writing perfection!

Addictive!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
great read had me from the get go. couldn't predict the ending till it played out.

the twisted plot

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Performance. His voices were disturbing. Good Story, a little disappointing finish. Kill car?
I like Crais stories, some more than this one.

Elvis’ relationship with his cat

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews