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Robicheaux : A Novel by James Lee Burke (2018, Hardcover)
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DAVE ROBICHEAUX IS A HAUNTED MAN. Images of ghosts at Spanish Lake live on the edge of his vision. During a murder investigation, Dave Robicheaux discovers he may have committed the homicide hes investigating, one which involved the death of the man who took the life of Daves beloved wife.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101501176846
ISBN-139781501176845
eBay Product ID (ePID)240020189
Product Key Features
Book TitleRobicheaux : a Novel
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Thrillers / Suspense, Literary
Publication Year2018
GenreFiction
AuthorJames Lee Burke
Book SeriesDave Robicheaux Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight25.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-478930
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"There can be no doubt that the time for America to welcome back a heroic warrior, even a literary one, is now. Burke does not disappoint. He has performed a magic trick possible to only the most imaginative and substantive of writers. He has written a book that is topical, but timeless." --Salon, "Reading one of Burke's novels is truly an immersive experience, with every ache and anguish feeling gut-wrenchingly real. It has been almost five years since the last Dave Robicheaux novel, and it was absolutely worth the wait." -- Associated Press, "Heaven-storming prose...the intimations of mortality that have hovered over this series for 30 years have never been sharper or sadder." --Kirkus, "Burke is at the top of his form, still drawing from the rich material of his family background in Louisiana and Texas as well as his deep knowledge of literature and history. Robicheaux rings with lovely prose and chills with a dark vision of America's current condition." -- Tampa Bay Times, "Burke is known for his lyrical, deeply melancholic prose, and once again it permeates every page of this profoundly elegiac novel. We tend to forget, however, that he is no slouch at plotting and at constructing hold-your-breath action scenes. Both traits are in evidence here, the former in the way he nimbly juggles the multiple strands of his narrative, the latter in the barn-burner of a climax."-- Booklist , Starred Review, "The plot of this smart best-selling thriller revolves around a murder case that becomes personal for investigator Dave Robicheaux, sucking him deep into a world of mobsters and political corruption in Louisiana." --AARP, "[An] enthralling yet grim novel of crime, hate, and tragedy. ... The novel's murders and lies--both committed with unsettling smiles--will captivate, start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, "Burke is what fellow writers call a wordsmith. He can make your eyes water with a lyrical description."-- New York Times Book Review
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller James Lee Burke's most beloved character, Dave Robicheaux, returns in this gritty, atmospheric mystery set in the towns and backwoods of Louisiana. DAVE ROBICHEAUX IS A HAUNTED MAN. Between his recurrent nightmares about Vietnam, his battle with alcoholism, and the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Molly, his thoughts drift from one irreconcilable memory to the next. Images of ghosts at Spanish Lake live on the edge of his vision. During a murder investigation, Dave Robicheaux discovers he may have committed the homicide he's investigating, one which involved the death of the man who took the life of Dave's beloved wife. As he works to clear his name and make sense of the murder, Robicheaux encounters a cast of characters and a resurgence of dark social forces that threaten to destroy all of those whom he loves. What emerges is not only a propulsive and thrilling novel, but a harrowing study of America: this nation's abiding conflict between a sense of past grandeur and a legacy of shame, its easy seduction by demagogues and wealth, and its predilection for violence and revenge. James Lee Burke has returned with one of America's favorite characters, in his most searing, most prescient novel to date.
LC Classification NumberPS3552.U723R63 2018b
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- Apr 10, 2018
New Orleans Crime Nostalgia
There is no one better at doing New Orleans than James Lee Burke. From New Iberia, his crime noir sizzles with characters that just drip with eccentricity. A New Orleans that I would truly love to have experienced. Can't get enough of Burke. His lead character, Dave Robichaux is very flawed but a 'noble man' as he is referred to be his best friend, P.I. Crete Purcell. Together they manage to wreak havoc all across Louisiana. God Bless you Mr. Burke.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 25, 2018
Robicheau By James Lee Burke
I bought this book in used condition and It almost looks NEW! ( I couldn't even find a bent page!) The price was awesome for such a new release. I haven't read much of it yet but so far its GREAT!! You can't go wrong with James Lee Burke and his Dave Robicheau books!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 20, 2018
James lee Burke rules!
James lee Burke’s Dave Roicheaux nobels are my all time favorites having read some 2 or 3 times. Burke’s description of the various settings is like an artist painting a fine detailed picture.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 17, 2021
Tough enough!
I love Jame Lee Burke novel, especially the "Dave Robicheaux" series.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 29, 2020
Love James Lee Burke's writing.
It's a used book but well cared for...came from a library...not sure how that worked unless the library had a book sale ...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 12, 2019
Haven't completed book but just like all of Robicheaux books it is compelling and difficult to put down.
Terrific book. Just like other Robicheaux novelsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 02, 2018
Another masterpiece.
James Lee Burke is the master of crime fiction. If you've ever been to Louisiana, Burke's prose will take you back there, when he describes the colors,smells, and history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 29, 2018
Classic Burke
Great writer and storytelling if perhaps a bit darkVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 21, 2018
good book
excellent book...suspense, humor, fictional characters, and anything elseVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 11, 2021
Good read ❣️
I always liked James Lee Burke's type of authoring ‼️❣️😀Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
