Los Angeles was still under assault from wildfires the week that an eagerly awaited new thriller from Robert Crais saw publication. The Big Empty was the 20th novel featuring the exploits of wisecracking L.A. private eye Elvis Cole and his formidable but introspective partner Joe Pike — but there would be no big sendoff, no big book-signing tour. The real world was now intruding horrifically.

Los Angeles was still under assault from wildfires the week that an eagerly awaited new thriller from Robert Crais saw publication.{ai:summary}<p>Los Angeles faced ongoing wildfires during the release week of Robert Crais' new thriller, "The Big Empty," the 20th in the Elvis Cole series. The anticipated launch was overshadowed by the devastating impact of the fires, resulting in the cancellation of promotional events. #society</p>

Mystery author's book signing was dangerously close to wildfires, and fans still showed up

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