Dave Robicheaux is back in a dangerous mystery that involves stolen money, gritty casinos, and a beautiful girl with connections to his past.When a nice young woman named Trish Klein blows into Louisiana, passing hundred-dollar bills in local casinos, detective Dave Robicheaux senses a storm bearing down on his new life of contentment… Twenty-five years ago, lost in a drunken haze in Florida, Robicheaux was too far gone to save his friend and fellow ’Nam vet Dallas Klein, murdered in cold blood for gambling debts. Now, the arrival of Dallas’s daughter opens a door locked long ago, and extracting her motives points Robicheaux to the suicide of a local “good girl” pulled into a vortex of power, sex, and death. It’s Robicheaux’s most personally painful case—a roller coaster of passion, surprise, and regret—and it may be his deadliest.
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"I admit, I am a James Lee Burke junkie. I can't get enough. This 2006 release of the Dave Robicheaux, Coon-Ass Detective series is right on target- the moody settings, the grisly underbelly of Louisana culture, Dave's ongoing struggles with his inner demons- need I say more? Mais yeah, mon ami (my broken Cajun), get this book and read on" — Shruts (4 out of 5 stars)
"I admit, I am a James Lee Burke junkie. I can't get enough. This 2006 release of the Dave Robicheaux, Coon-Ass Detective series is right on target- the moody settings, the grisly underbelly of Louisana culture, Dave's ongoing struggles with his inner demons- need I say more? Mais yeah, mon ami (my broken Cajun), get this book and read on"
“Steeped in complex personality studies, lyrical prose, and richly drawn depictions of Burke’s beloved bayou country.”
“Burke continues to write lushly about southern Louisiana…Burke’s beautifully constructed American setting manages to remain as foreign as the farthest tropical villages.”
“Burke is the most poetic and lyrical of today’s American crime writers…In other hands, Pegasus Descending would be merely a gritty noir novel featuring a tough tormented cop. But Burke turns it into an elegiac, almost mystical tale of human frailty, redemption, vengeance, and loyalty.”
“James Lee Burke has carved out a territory that is very much his own. While the plotting of his novels is as adroit as one could wish, Burke is one of the latter-day descendants of Raymond Chandler who has learned a very important message from the Master: it’s character and atmosphere that counts most in sprawling American narratives like this, and in this area, Burke is nonpareil among current practitioners.”
" I am blazing through Burke's canon and almost frightened to think of what I'll do when I finish. Robicheaux feels like an old friend by now and Cletus Purcell becomes a deeper and more interesting character with each novel. Good to know there is a new one coming out this month! "
" Had to struggle to get through this one. Will save and pick up to read again later. Not sure if it was me or Burke, probably me. "
" Typical of the series. Characters are ageing. "
" Have all of Burke's Robicheaux series and they;re all 5-stars. Probably the finest writer of noir fiction in the country, and certainly one of the best writers in America period. One of the founders of the "literary mystery" genre in America. "
" A typical Dave book- full of mystery, violence, and his kick ass attitude. And we can't overlook his sidekick Clete whom is just as bad- if not worse!!! "
" as usual, amazing descriptions of the Louisiana bayou country and its people and the wise, yet flawed protagonist make this Dave Robicheaux mystery intriging. I've decided to read most of them again, or listen to the soft,southern twang on audio. "
" I really enjoyed how Burke can paint a very clear, sometimes, odd or off, picture of the area you are entering in the book, or how the people are looking or acting with 3 words or short descriptions. "
" Maybe even 4.5 stars. Another good Dave Robicheaux story. Recommended. "
" His style has definitely shifted from his earlier work, but I still thoroughly enjoy his characters. "
" I wasn't overly impressed with this book. The characters were okay, and it would probably help if I had read earlier books with the main character. "
" Another great book by Burke. This one takes place leading up to Katrina. Although it is about New Orleans (with flashbacks to South Florida in the 70s), it was an enjoyable read while vacationing in North Dakota. "
" Tense with lots of complications, this Dave Robicheaux novel leaves you guessing until the end and leaves you with the cliffhanger of what happens next to Clete. "
" This is the second book by James Lee Burke. his style of writing makes me go back, to reread a sentence or two I feel connected to the wisdom he put in this book and his no hold back way of writing. "
" Latest in a long series. A little more pathos and ethos than I'm used to, but otherwise vintage JLB. As Pop Pop used to say, "those that like it speak highly of it." "
" Pretty good. This is the 4th book in the series I have tried. Two I liked and two disappointed due to rediculous endings. The language and plots are so violent I don't think I will try anymore for a while. "
" I found this book really hard going until the last 60 page. Will probably give the author a miss from now on. "
" Listening to Will Patton read Burke's amazing prose brings me back to the Burke novels over and over again. This time, the story is unusually dark and I found the ending unsatisfying but it's worth a listen just to hear Patton spin his magic. "
" This is the first book I've read by Burke, though my husband has read every single one. It's much grittier than I like, but it's so well done that I couldn't put it down just because of blood and guts. A great read. "
" Enjoy this series and listened to most while travelig to Mexico "
" 14th Dave Robicheau novel I have read. Just can't get enought of that criminal insanity. "
" Very good read - you can feel the heat and see the conflict in this southern story. "
" The audio book begins with a version of the song Jolie Blon'. The date of reading/listening is approximate. "
" This book has a good story line but I didn't care for Louisiana slang that invades the entire book. "
" For James Lee Burke and the Dave Robicheaux novels, it gets no better than this. The eerie tone of the book is unrelenting, and the antagonist, Legion Guidry, is one that will stick with you forever. You'll never forget him... or the final scene. "
" Haunting, delving into human frailty, sexual excess, the supernatural, violence, madness, and the existence of pure evil incarnate. "
" An early Burke, with great atmospheric details. "
" One of my favorite authors. The violence is authentic to the characters. "
" Love this author. I always add new words to my vocabulary because of his work. Really like the settings in NO and Lousiana "
" Real good story line, got slow a few times, but still found it interesting. I will have to read another one of his books to see if I really like him or not. Worth the read! "
" Repetitious but a lot of fun, with interesting characters. Legion is one of those guys you love to hate!!! I couldn't wait to see how he got his! "
" Another good one in the series. Not quite as satisfying. "
" The second to last chapter was awesome. But then the last chapter just fell apart. Regardless, this was a great read. "
" This was my second time reading this book and I loved it even more. Burke may be one of the best writers in America and this may be one of his best books. Dark, gothic and fascinating with a cast of characters impossible to imagine and yet entirely believable. Brilliant book. "
" James Lee Burke is a wonderful writer who obviously loves his Louisiana. The story almost takes 2nd place to his wonderful description of people and environment. "
" I learned a lot about Louisiana. Toward the end I had to finish it. I like the author's vocabulary and writing style. "
" Kind of a weird book for this author that I really like. His descriptions of southern LA are beautifully written. The people are veerrry strange. "
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 Policière 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.
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.
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