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Crusader's Cross: A Dave Robicheaux Novel Audiobook
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Critically acclaimed and bestselling crime writer James Lee Burke returns to Louisiana where his ever-popular hero, Dave Robicheaux, sleuths his way through a hotbed of sin and uncertainty.
For Dave Robicheaux, life in Louisiana is filled with haunting memories of the past. In Crusader's Cross, a deathbed confession from an old schoolmate resurrects a story of injustice, the murder of a young woman, and a time in Robicheaux's life he has tried to forget.
Her name may or may not have been Ida Durbin. It was back in the innocent days of the 1950s when Robicheaux and his brother, Jimmie, met her on a Galveston beach. She was pretty and Jimmie fell for her hard -- not knowing she was a prostitute on infamous Post Office Street, with ties to the mob. Then Ida was abducted and never seen again.
Now, decades later, Robicheaux is asking questions about Ida Durbin, and a couple of redneck deputy sheriffs make it clear that asking questions is a dangerous game. With a series of horrifying murders and the sudden appearance of Valentine Chalons and his sister, Robicheaux is soon involved with the murderous energies of the New Orleans underworld.
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"The Dave Robicheaux series can be depended upon for some sex and definitely a fair share of violence. This is the novel where he first meets Molly, and it tells about a long ago summer with his half brother Jimmie, since one of the characters from back then has a part to play now. Dave's boss, Helen Soileau, is long suffering and forgives him for many of the things that he does. As always, well written, and very entertaining."
— Marti (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[The] story is a powerful one, about the exploitation of a land and its people by a corrupt ruling class that operates above the law…It never fails to stir strong feelings.”
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“If you believe, as [Burke] does, that beauty and horror go hand in hand in this life, he can touch you in ways few writers can.”
— Washington Post -
“Burke’s sunsets are as molten as ever, his sultry descriptions of bayou life as evocative, and Robicheaux remains one of the coolest, earthiest heroes in thrillerdom.”
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“A mixture as explosive as any in [Robicheaux]’s checkered history…[and] Burke’s best book in years.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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A New York Times bestseller
Crusader's Cross Listener Reviews
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" Big fun. James Lee Burke rocks!!! "
— Rick, 2/16/2014 -
" Not the best in the series. "
— Mailmanr5, 1/25/2014 -
" This was not one of my favorites in this series - more than the usual dose of gratuitous violence on the part of Dave Robicheaux, who seems incapable of learning anything about himself or his behavior as the series progresses. It is also remarkable that he always goes unpunished. Maybe I am just getting tired of these novels and the sameness of the plots. JLB is still a good wordsmith, however, so the overall read is still on the plus side. "
— Meredith, 1/23/2014 -
" My first Burke book. I'd read another. "
— Jennifer, 1/15/2014 -
" book on tape. 3/4 way through and mostly enjoying the plot and the characters. the viet nam segments felt like filler. I like the dark side of Dave R and his on-going battle with alchoholism. Terrific story for the car. I recommend it!!!!! "
— Steve, 1/13/2014 -
" Don't know of another mystery writer who combines such beautiful phrases between violent acts and creepy villains. Will Patton is the perfect narrator for this series. "
— Bayneeta, 1/11/2014 -
" The title put me off as I thought it was a religious reference. It was about the lead characters being passionate about finding the truth. Enjoyed not only the story but the people in it as well. "
— Susan, 12/28/2013 -
" Dave Robicheaux and his brother Jimmie's search for a long-long friend, Ida Durbin, leads them to a serial killer and romance for Dave. Excellent read. Burke is a master at evoking the atmosphere of South Louisiana!! "
— Kitty, 12/23/2013 -
" Great murder mystery. Well written with lots of plot twists that keep you guessing until the very end. "
— Pamela, 12/9/2013 -
" A great read if you like well-paced, well written mysteries. "
— Gale, 12/5/2013 -
" Just starting this book, but loving it. "
— Debbie, 3/12/2013 -
" I really wanted to like this since I have friends who are Burke fanatics. I just never really could care very much about the characters. Stopped reading towards the end of the book, after the crime was unsurprisingly solved. No revelations... just sort of lost interest. "
— Andy, 12/30/2012 -
" I wish I could give this book zero stars. "
— Peter, 3/18/2012 -
" Murder mystery set in Louisiana with great description, atmosphere and characters. I enjoyed the actor's voice and accent. The author has written many books in this series, but I have not read any of the rest of the series. "
— Rebecca, 2/13/2012 -
" James Lee Burke is always intense and ingrossing reading. Its a bit dark, so I can't read them in succession, but with breaks in between I do enjoy these books. This one was probably not his best, but it was good. "
— Kathy, 1/7/2012 -
" Another excellent Robicheaux novel. "
— Don, 8/29/2011 -
" I always like Burke. He's great escape and writes from the heart. "
— Marsha, 7/8/2011 -
" The book held my interest throughout. It is a quick easy read "
— Carolyn, 5/13/2011 -
" Just starting this book, but loving it. "
— Debbie, 4/29/2011 -
" As a fan concerned this maybe his apex, especially with the Robicheaux series. His best novel in my opinion "
— James, 3/27/2011 -
" The title put me off as I thought it was a religious reference. It was about the lead characters being passionate about finding the truth. Enjoyed not only the story but the people in it as well. "
— Susan, 3/20/2011 -
" I really liked this book. I like all of James Lee Burke's books. The characters and setting are richly described. Dave is a regular guy hero. "
— Laura, 1/28/2011 -
" Wow! Another great read by a VERY prolific author. "
— Joanne, 1/5/2011 -
" I really wanted to like this since I have friends who are Burke fanatics. I just never really could care very much about the characters. Stopped reading towards the end of the book, after the crime was unsurprisingly solved. No revelations... just sort of lost interest. "
— Andy, 1/2/2011 -
" I love Detective Dave Robicheaux. Listened to this book on a Playaway audiobook. Read by Will Patton who got it just right. "
— Siszurpicki, 10/23/2010 -
" Not the best in the series. "
— Mailmanr5, 10/2/2010 -
" Nice piece of discription and Character development. "
— Sschnitker, 9/7/2010 -
" This will be the last of his books I'll read. Not exciting. Not atmospheric. Not enlightening. Tedious...and badly written. :( "
— David, 9/6/2010 -
" Not on of my favorite Robicheaux novels. "
— Cheryl, 8/30/2010 -
" Murder mystery set in Louisiana with great description, atmosphere and characters. I enjoyed the actor's voice and accent. The author has written many books in this series, but I have not read any of the rest of the series. "
— Rebecca, 7/21/2010 -
" Once again brilliant Robiceaux novel, each novel by Burke is briliantly and beautifully written. Much more than crime fiction. "
— Joe, 7/5/2010 -
" I don't know if it was the book or the performance that just was not compelling. "
— Diane, 6/30/2010 -
" Robicheaux in some of his darkest hours. I love the way Burke writes but I'm wondering if Robicheaux is getting a little old for some of his exploits. "
— Jo, 5/26/2010
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.