James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed. Michael Connelly
Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, Detective Dave Robicheaux is fighting his demons to overcome his toughest case yet.
Powerful mob boss Tony Nemo has a Civil War sword hed like to give to Levon Broussard, a popular local author whose books have been adapted into major Hollywood films. The swords history can be traced back to Broussards ancestors, and Tony figures it belongs to Levon. But Tonys intentions arent so pure; he believes the gift will lead to a slice of Broussards lucrative film adaptations.
Then theres Jimmy Nightengale, the young poster boy of New Orleans wealth and glamour. Jimmys fond of Levons work, and even fonder of his beautiful, enigmatic wife, Rowena. Tony thinks Jimmy can be a US Senator someday, and has the resources and clout to make it happen. Theres something off about the relationship between these three men, and after a vicious assault, its up to Robicheaux to uncover the truth.
Complicating matters is the sudden death of T.J. Dartez, the New Iberian local responsible for Robicheauxs wifes death, and all are looking to the detective as the murderer. Can Robicheaux clear his name before its too late?
Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:
James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed. Michael Connelly
A gorgeous prose stylist. Stephen King
Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced. Daily Mail
Fans of Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly and Don Winslow will love James Lee Burke:
Dave Robicheaux Series
1. The Neon Rain
2. Heavens Prisoners
3. Black Cherry Blues
4. A Morning for Flamingos
5. A Stained White Radiance
6. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead
7. Dixie City Jam
8. Burning Angel
9. Cadillac Jukebox
10. Sunset Limited
11. Purple Cane Road
12. Jolie Blons Bounce
13. Last Car to Elysian Fields
14. Crusaders Cross
15. Pegasus Descending
16. The Tin Roof Blowdown
17. Swan Peak
18. The Glass Rainbow
19. Creole Belle
20. Light of the World
21. Robicheaux
Hackberry Holland Series
1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield
2. Rain Gods
3. Feast Day of Fools
4. House of the Rising Sun
Billy Bob Holland Series
1. Cimarron Rose
2. Heartwood
3. Bitterroot
4. In The Moon of Red Ponies
* Each James Lee Burke novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
