Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on June 20, 1953)

Happy birthday, Robert Crais! You've certainly mastered the fine art of suspense, creating stories gripping enough to make readers forget their bedtime. From "The Monkey's Raincoat" to "Sunset Express," you've turned detective fiction into an art form—leaving fans thrilled, puzzled, and oddly appreciative of even LA traffic jams.

Also, let's not overlook your TV career—writing episodes for classics like "Miami Vice," "Quincy," and "Hill Street Blues." Who else could so smoothly transition from sunny streets filled with pastel shirts and flashy cars into gritty crime scenes? Keep writing; after all, detectives never retire—they just plot new adventures!