Customer Reviews

Elvis Has Not Left the Building (Elvis Mystery Series #1)

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
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I can't help falling in love with this novel by author J.R. Rain, a private investigator and Hollywood screenwriter who draws upon his real-life expertise to pose a what-if question that will have readers begging for more: What if Elvis faked his own death in 1977 and is now 75 years old, living in obscurity in Southern California, and working as a private investigator?

In this fast-paced novel that is driven by witty, snappy dialogue and a hero who makes you wonder if truth is stranger than fiction, Elvis "himself" turns the pages to reveal his diligent search for a missing Hollywood starlet, his love-hate affair with pills and alcohol, and especially, his longing for a relationship with his daughter.

The voice of Elvis is authentic hound dog and the settings draw Southern California life in living color, from Starbucks to Melrose to Trader Joe's to the bars and dives where a piano player named Becky spurs on Elvis to sing it. The climax will have you falling in love with the best celebrity novel to hit the book stands since wise men said, only fools rush in.

This is J.R. Rain at his very finest. Five stars to him for making Elvis come alive on pages that I wish would go on forever...

I can't fault J.R. Rain for the writing of this book. It was beautifully done and I loved the story and I could almost hear Elvis' voice. However the typos, misspellings and generally sloppy editing almost made me stop reading the book. If it had been on paper instead of on my Kindle I would have been correcting as I read. It nearly drove me crazy! Please, Mr. Rain, get a decent editor. I would love to read more of your work, but I'm afraid to.

Recommended for content only.

Loved the book. Would recommend it to anyone. I found myself getting very interested in Elvis the real person as a result of this book. Lots of side stories that were interesting happening in addition to the main story. Wish JR Rain would write more books with Elvis in them! (prequels???) He was a great character!

I originally found j r rain for her vampire detective books (also very good) and bought this on name recognition only.

I am pleased that I did. Rain has a very light quick writing style. Easy and flowing, it is fun to read. Not overly serious, this is a book to enjoy rather than think long and hard about.

The premise is that Elvis is not dead, but alive and with a surgically altered appearance, has become a private investigator. While it seems quirky, it really works, and is a fun part of the story. I enjoyed this read, and would buy it again.

This is a fun book. Elvis fans will enjoy it. I recommend it.

Loved this book. The possibility of Elvis being alive was wonderful. Mr. Rain has definitely captured the essence of Elvis. I could see him being this really cool older man, who doesn't take himself seriously, and is out there living life doing his thing as a PI. I found the book touching, funny and ultimately too short. I wanted more. I hope Mr. Rain is considering using Elvis in a series of books. I think they would be very popular, and would do well, especially with us Elvis lovers.

I love J.R. Rain. He is awesome. I love his books and this is one of the best. I haven't read all his books but I am happy I still have a few more to read! I love the Vampire for Hire series and need the next book now! Guess I'll just have to wait. The Body Departed was extra good too! Can't say enough good things about his books!!

I enjoyed this book. The format had some typos in it, but it is a kindle book and that happens a lot. I also noticed few inconsistencies but that did not take away from the story. It was a good read.

I enjoyed this book. No, it is not very realistic. I don't think that Elvis faked his death, but I wish he had. I'm an Elvis fan, but not a fanatic. I enjoyed the witty reparte, the believable characters... I didn't think the story line was outrageous, and I really wanted that ending. I'm a romantic, and so far, no one has been able to convince me that that is a crime. I've enjoyed the vampire detective novels by J. R. Rain, also, A different perspective--I like that.

After reading J. R. Rain's vampire novels, I got hooked and read them all. Then this book popped up on my Kindle. What a great story! This book has everything from tear-jerking drama to crime novel suspense wrapped up in a sequin encrusted jacket.