Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: A hot new mystery writer, WOW!!

With the Monkey's Raincoat Robert Crais joins the greats of mystery writing. This well plotted book tells the story of drug-dealing and the kidnapping of a young child. Crais's main character is a cool LA (left coast) private eye named Elvis. Crais's characters have depth and are believable. The book (now books) are easy reads and I look forward to the next one from this excellent author.