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Swan Peak (Abridged): A Dave Robicheaux Novel Audiobook
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2009 Audie Award Finalist for Mystery
Beloved Louisiana lawman Dave Robicheaux returns—this time, traveling from New Iberia Parish to the wilds of Montana.
Dave Robicheaux, his wife, and his buddy Clete Purcell have retreated to an old friend’s ranch, hoping to spend their days fishing and enjoying their distance from the harsh, gritty landscape of Louisiana post-Katrina. But the serenity is soon shattered when two college students are found brutally murdered in the hills behind where the Robicheauxs and Purcell are staying.
Deftly weaving intricate, engaging plotlines and original, compelling characters with his graceful prose, Burke transcends genre yet again.
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"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. "
— Kathleen (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Another triumph.”
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“A sprawling, exuberant thriller.”
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“Patton's voice is perfectly suited for Burke's rough and tumble tale, his gritty Southern dialect sets the tone for this brooding murder mystery.”
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“No fan of hard-boiled crime fiction can help but feel the pulse quicken when a new Robicheaux appears.”
— Booklist -
“Burke’s lyrical language and eye for detail are well suited to the rugged physical beauty of Montana, and his characters spring to life as he deftly juggles several different plotlines.”
— Bookmarks magazine
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An Audie Award Finalist
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A New York Times bestseller
Swan Peak Listener Reviews
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" Very good read - you can feel the heat and see the conflict in this southern story. "
— Janet, 4/6/2011 -
" The audio book begins with a version of the song Jolie Blon'. The date of reading/listening is approximate. "
— Elizabeth, 3/31/2011 -
" This book has a good story line but I didn't care for Louisiana slang that invades the entire book. "
— Laurie, 2/25/2011 -
" 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. "
— Brad, 1/13/2011 -
" Haunting, delving into human frailty, sexual excess, the supernatural, violence, madness, and the existence of pure evil incarnate. "
— Nike, 1/9/2011 -
" An early Burke, with great atmospheric details. "
— Lynn, 12/30/2010 -
" One of my favorite authors. The violence is authentic to the characters. "
— Patty, 12/21/2010 -
" Love this author. I always add new words to my vocabulary because of his work. Really like the settings in NO and Lousiana "
— Chris, 12/20/2010 -
" 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! "
— Greg, 11/6/2010 -
" Repetitious but a lot of fun, with interesting characters. <br/><br/>Legion is one of those guys you love to hate!!! I couldn't wait to see how he got his! "
— Marvin, 10/25/2010 -
" Another good one in the series. Not quite as satisfying. "
— Mailmanr5, 8/12/2010 -
" The second to last chapter was awesome. But then the last chapter just fell apart. Regardless, this was a great read. "
— Susanna, 6/26/2010 -
" 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. "
— Bill, 6/14/2010 -
" I learned a lot about Louisiana. Toward the end I had to finish it. I like the author's vocabulary and writing style. "
— Irene, 5/18/2010 -
" 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. "
— Marianne, 5/7/2010
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.