Joe Pike (character)
Appearance
Joe Pike is the intimidating partner of fictional P.I. Elvis Cole, created by writer Robert Crais. Dubbed the "sociopathic sidekick" Pike is a quiet, joyless ex-marine, ex-LAPD cop who owns a gunshop as well as being a part time soldier of fortune. In 2007, Crais gave Joe Pike is own book, letting Elvis Cole take a back seat.
Books - The Watchman (2007)