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The Glass Rainbow (Abridged): A Dave Robicheaux Novel Audiobook
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From New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke, Detective Dave Robicheaux becomes entangled in a mystery that connects a series of grisly murders with an ex-convict turned bestselling author, a notorious local pimp, and the man currently dating Robicheaux’s daughter.
On the trail of a killer responsible for the deaths of seven young women in neighboring Jefferson Davis parish, Detective Dave Robicheaux and his best friend Clete Purcel can’t seem to stay away from Herman Stanga, a notorious pimp whose name constantly resurfaces in their investigation, and whom both men despise. When Stanga turns up dead shortly after a fierce beating in front of numerous witnesses at the hands of Clete Purcel, the case takes a nasty turn, and solving the mystery of the Jefferson Davis deaths becomes more important than ever.
Adding to Robicheaux’s troubles is the matter of his adopted daughter, Alafair, on hiatus from Stanford Law for a semester and home in New Iberia to put the finishing touches on her novel. Her literary pursuit has led her into the arms of Kermit Abelard, celebrated novelist and scion of a once-prominent Louisiana family whose fortunes are slowly sinking into the bayous. In Robicheaux’s mind, Abelard’s association with a sleazy ex-convict turned bestselling author named Robert Weingart puts him at the center of some very shady business, and Robicheaux fears he’s taking Alafair down with him. But at the same time he fears for Alafair’s well-being—and possibly her life—she’s becoming more distant toward him, convinced his concerns are just the paranoia of an overprotective father. To protect his daughter and clear his best friend’s name, Robicheaux will need every ounce of guts, wit, and investigative chops he can muster.
From the creator of “one of America’s best mystery series” (Library Journal, starred review), James Lee Burke’s The Glass Rainbow is a “superlative” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) bayou thriller.
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"I love the descriptions that James Lee Burke uses in his books. He can describe the same physical area in so many different ways, using different words and comparison yet making each one unique. Dave Robicheaux is the protagonist in yet another murder/mystery series book. He needs to discover who is behind the murder of some young women in Jefferson Davis Parrish. Along with his best friend Clete Purcel he travels the roads of southern Louisiana, introducing the reader to characters such as the Abelards, Vider Perkins and Emma Pochet. A good book with lots of twists and turns."
— Loie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The sights, smells, and sounds of the Louisiana bayous become sensory experiences in Burke’s novels.”
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“A must read for fans of the series.”
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“In the last half, Burke kicks into another gear: superb suspense leading to a gripping, set-piece finale that is a masterpiece of texture and mood, with the high-energy climax in the foreground both contrasted against and supported by the intensely lyrical, heavily melancholic prose that swells and recedes underneath the action. Not to be missed by any follower of the landmark series.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“This is an outstanding addition to one of America’s best mystery series. Burke fans will not be disappointed.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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A New York Times bestseller
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A 2011 Macavity Award Nominee for Best Mystery Novel
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One of the 2010 Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books: Mysteries
The Glass Rainbow Listener Reviews
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Ron Eagle, 10/4/2021
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" Did Dave and Clete make it? Or are there more books in future? Dave is getting 'long in the tooth' for all his escapades. "
— Agnes, 2/17/2014 -
" Listening to the James LEE Burke books are incredible, I can't get enough. This again was another great Burke novel. What I enjoyed so much about this book was the focus on Clete. He is a great character and instead of Dave always coming to Clete's rescue the roles were reversed. Burke has a way of making us really feel what is going on in the characters lives. His descriptions are so detailed you almost feel sorry for some of the criminals. Sure at the end you usually know the outcomes but Burke seems to put things in perspective. This was enjoyable to listen to. "
— Ed, 2/8/2014 -
" Now one of my favorite stories by JL Burke, The Glass Rainbow made a recent trip to Canada with me and brought even more excitement to being away from home. If you're familiar with his characters, then I won't spoil the book for you by pointing out who was missing and wondering out loud why? If you're new to Robideaux, then you're not going to miss anything and enjoy a great writer. "
— Greta, 1/26/2014 -
" Love Dave Robicheaux & Clete Purcel! Love Will Patton reading James Lee Burke! Pretty much like his other books but there is comfort in it! "
— Lladroluv, 1/25/2014 -
" Wow! James Lee Burke can write a wonderful literate mystery story. The Glass Rainbow explores Dave Robicheaus's relationship with his adopted daughter, Alafair, and his old friend Clete Purcel. Alafair is writing a novel and becomes involved with a local man, Kermit Abelard, who Dave dislikes. Add in a murder investigation and a possible serial killer and you have a fascinating read. "
— Maryellen, 1/24/2014 -
" Love these characters and this series. The ending was upsetting (for obvious reasons), but I'm hoping I'm just mis-interpreting what happens. His book about Hurricane Katrina is, for me, the definitive book about the event. "
— Doneen, 1/9/2014 -
" Didn't read this book yet. Star rating was an error. "
— Lou, 1/5/2014 -
" The latest book in the Dave Robicheaux series and by far the most poignant of them all. "
— Phil, 1/4/2014 -
" Interesting main character, lush overblown writing, that really works. The tension builds, had to keep reading until the end. "
— Ann, 12/18/2013 -
" Another treat by Burke! "
— Mischelle, 12/12/2013
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
Al Gore, former vice president of the United States, is co-founder and chairman of Generation Investment Management. He is also a senior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and a member of Apple Inc.’s board of directors. Gore spends the majority of his time as chairman of The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit devoted to solving the climate crisis. Gore was elected to the United States House of Representatives four times and the Senate twice. He served eight years as vice president. He authored the bestsellers Earth in the Balance, An Inconvenient Truth, The Assault on Reason, and Our Choice. He was a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.