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Cajun police detective Dave Robicheaux knows the Sonnier family of New Iberia -- their connections to the CIA, the mob, and to a former Klansman now running for state office. And he knows their past -- as dark and murky as a night on the Louisiana bayou.
An assassination attempt and the death of a cop draw Robicheaux into the Sonniers' dangerous web of madness, murder and incest. But Robicheaux has devils of his own. And they've come out of hiding to destroy the tormented investigator -- and the people he holds most dear.
Filled with the usual Burke combination of brilliant action and a stunning novelistic theme, A Stained White Radiance will keep Burke's fans riveted -- and win him many new ones.
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"He's my favorite author. Read a Burke book and your in a dark theater by yourself surrounded and engulfed by his images. I've read them all but can only do so once every 3-4 months because in the end they are their message about the human condition is not hopeful."
— Mike (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A wild, bumpy, teeth-jarring ride…[A] cinematically fast-paced yet reflective crime novel.”
— Joyce Carol Oates -
“James Lee Burke is the best writer of detective fiction on the American scene and A Stained White Radiance is proof…It takes the crime novel into places it's never gone before.”
— San Francisco Examiner -
“It takes off like a rocket…His action scenes crackle.
— Chicago Tribune -
“A wholly original tale of crime and revenge, inside and outside the law. This series keeps getting stronger and stronger.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" Too many overtones of the supernatural for me to find it very credible. Of historical interest, but by no means my favorite by Burke. "
— Rebecca, 2/2/2014 -
" I probably need to take a break from Robicheaux, but I won't. I enjoy Burke's books, and this one is a good representation of his style, though as I have complained before I get tired of different characters having similar choices of words. "
— Jim, 2/1/2014 -
" Very good writing. Terrific Story. This was my first Burke book and I have already checked another out to start soon! "
— Jeanean, 1/28/2014 -
" another great James burke read "
— Chawkins, 1/20/2014 -
" Beautiful. Burke is often at his best when he pulls in characters from walks of life (a la the CIA) that so nicely contrast his home grown characters. "
— Mikel, 1/19/2014 -
" I don't quite understand all the hoopla over James Lee Burke's writing. The character development we good; the story contrived. I could not develop any empathy with any of the characters. "
— Don, 1/13/2014 -
" Being from the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast, I could really identify with the characters and content matter in Robicheaux's A Stained White Radiance.would definitely enjoy re-reading this novel. "
— Robert, 12/21/2013 -
" i could read Mr. Burke's books all day every day and never ever get bored.a stained white radiance was a fantastic read with great words. "
— Thomas, 12/16/2013 -
" A Stained White Radiance by James Lee Burke (1993) "
— Julie, 11/1/2013 -
" He is just a wonderful writer. "
— Chris, 10/23/2013 -
" Nancy - to read; Ron - 4 stars "
— Ron, 8/15/2013 -
" Worth the time it takes to read. I set about one summer trying to read all the ones in my library, and all the ones I could find at half price books- I did a pretty good job of finding them all. "
— TexasMargarita, 4/11/2013 -
" Some great parts in this one, but the time/memory/history theme is in the background. I'm going to take a break from Detective Robicheaux for a bit. "
— Dan, 3/4/2013 -
" Read for Novel class. Not my usual pick, but has a Louisiana noir vibe that's easy to read. First person past tense POV isn't irritatingly dense like some other books I've read recently. Overall I liked it. "
— Helen, 1/31/2013 -
" Mark Hammer's narration (on the audiobook) makes it better than it would otherwise be. "
— Alexis, 1/30/2013 -
" JLB is my favorite crime writer and can do no wrong. "
— Erich, 12/17/2012 -
" Another JLB work of evocative depth. Exceptional read. "
— H, 8/29/2012 -
" Another strong entry in a strong series. Dave gets more introspective as the series goes on, giving Burke a chance to explore issues of social justice and the societal dysfunction of the rural south. Good crime story too. "
— Adam, 4/16/2012 -
" Another good Dave Robicheaux novel set in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. "
— Sharon, 4/11/2012 -
" I really liked the characters in this book and love when they refer back to his childhood. "
— Nicole, 2/28/2012 -
" There are a lot of mysteries/thrillers set in Louisiana and this does not necessarily stand out from others I've read but it is still interesting, with some suspense, and lots of well written characters. "
— Salvatore, 1/11/2012 -
" The metaphors are beautiful. The characters were not as fully developed as in other books by Burke and the story line was weaker. However, the reader did a good job and the language is beautiful enough that it more than makes up. "
— Mary, 8/28/2011 -
" Nancy - to read; Ron - 4 stars "
— Nancy, 8/12/2011 -
" First time reading this writer. I had a hard time with dialect and local vernacular. I found his pace very slow until the last 125 pages. The plot was all over the place and not easy to tie all the subplots and characters together. "
— Pat, 12/17/2010 -
" I like JLB's lyrical prose. I can almost smell that marsh. "
— Jo, 10/26/2010 -
" There are a lot of mysteries/thrillers set in Louisiana and this does not necessarily stand out from others I've read but it is still interesting, with some suspense, and lots of well written characters. "
— Salvatore, 8/19/2010 -
" JLB is my favorite crime writer and can do no wrong. "
— Erich, 8/14/2010 -
" Mark Hammer's narration (on the audiobook) makes it better than it would otherwise be. "
— Alexis, 6/21/2010 -
" This series just keeps getting better. "
— Mailmanr5, 3/24/2010 -
" Burke reminds me again and again why he is such a great writer. His literary style within such a formulaic genre is nothing short of amazing. This book represents some of his best work. "
— Bob, 1/30/2010 -
" Another good Dave Robicheaux novel set in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. "
— Sharon, 12/26/2009 -
" Some great parts in this one, but the time/memory/history theme is in the background. I'm going to take a break from Detective Robicheaux for a bit. "
— Dan, 12/8/2009 -
" A better than average James Lee Burke novel. "
— Meredith, 12/5/2009 -
" I really liked the characters in this book and love when they refer back to his childhood. "
— Nicole, 4/12/2009 -
" Book 6 in the Dave Robicheaux series. A little more graphic than my normal fare. "
— Nancy, 3/20/2009
About James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke is a New York Times bestselling author of forty novels and two short-story collections. He has won the Edgar Award, the CWA Gold Dagger, and the Grand Prix de Littérature Policièr. He was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. His novel The Lost-Get Back Boogie was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and two of his books, Heaven’s Prisoners and Two for Texas, have been made into motion pictures.
About Will Patton
Will Patton is an award-winning actor and narrator. HIs narrations have earned the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration and also won dozens of AudioFile Earphones Awards. His numerous film credits include Remember the Titans, The Punisher, The Mothman Prophesies, Armageddon, and The Spitfire Grill. He starred in the TNT miniseries Into the West and on the CBS series The Agency and won Obie Awards in the theater for his performances in Fool for Love and What Did He See.