Robicheaux : a novel / James Lee Burke.
"Dave Robicheaux is a haunted man. From the acts he committed in Vietnam, to his battles with alcoholism, to the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Molly, his thoughts drift from one irreconcilable memory to the next. Images of ghosts pepper his reality. Robicheaux's only beacon remains serving as a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana. It's in that capacity that Robicheaux crosses paths with powerful mob boss, Tony Nemo. Tony has a Civil War sword he'd like to give to Levon Broussard, a popular local author whose books have been adapted into major Hollywood films. The sword's history can be traced back to Broussard's ancestors, and Tony figures it belongs to Levon. But Tony's intentions aren't so pure; he believes the gift will lead to a slice of Broussard's lucrative film adaptations. Then there's Jimmy Nightengale, the young poster boy of New Orleans wealth and glamour. Jimmy's fond of Levon's work, and even fonder of his beautiful, enigmatic wife, Rowena. Tony thinks Jimmy can be a US Senator someday, and has the resources and clout to make it happen. There's something off about the relationship between these three men, and after a vicious assault, it's up to Robicheaux to uncover the truth. Complicating matters is the sudden death of T.J. Dartez, the New Iberian local responsible for Molly's death. Robicheaux's colleague, Spade Labiche, thinks Robicheaux had something to do with it. Robicheaux's determined to clear his name. He's not alone; his daughter, Alafair, along with his old friend, Clete Purcel are right by Robicheaux's side as he searches for the killer, where a shocking discovery awaits." -- From Amazon.com.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501176845
- Physical Description: 447 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018.
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Robicheaux, Dave (Fictitious character) > Fiction. Post-traumatic stress disorder > Fiction. Murder > Investigation > Fiction. |
Genre: | Mystery fiction. |
Search for related items by series
Available copies
- 46 of 47 copies available at Sitka.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Salmo Public Library. (Show preferred library)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 0 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salmo Public Library | FIC BUR (Text) | 35163000152012 | Adult Fiction (hardback or trade paperback) | Volume hold | Available | - |
Alert Bay Public Library | AF BUR (Text) | 35125000126163 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Beaver Valley Public Library | F BUR (Text) | 35144000179833 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Burns Lake Public Library | AF BUR (Text) | 35198000649971 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Castlegar Public Library | MYS BUR (Text) | 35146002059061 | Mystery | Volume hold | Available | - |
Chetwynd Public Library | FIC BUR (Text) | 35222000989110 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Creston Public Library | MYS BUR (Text)
Acquisition Type: New |
35140100034662 | Mystery | Volume hold | Available | - |
Elkford Public Library | FC BUR (Text) | 35170000422865 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Fernie Heritage Library | FIC BUR (Text) | 35136000535410 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Fort Nelson Public Library | FIC BUR (Text) | 35246000965259 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
While investigating a homicide, Dave Robicheaux, who is struggling with PTSD, alcoholism, and the loss of his wife, suspects he may have been the killer and endeavors to clear his name and make sense of the killing. - Baker & Taylor
Struggling with PTSD, alcoholism and wrenching loss, Dave Robicheaux discovers that he may have committed a homicide he is investigating and endeavors to clear his name and make sense of the killing. By the Edgar Award-winning author ofCreole Belle . - Simon and Schuster
New York Times Bestseller
James Lee Burke's most beloved character, Dave Robicheaux, returns in this gritty, atmospheric mystery set in the towns and backwoods of Louisiana.
DAVE ROBICHEAUX IS A HAUNTED MAN.
Between his recurrent nightmares about Vietnam, his battle with alcoholism, and the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Molly, his thoughts drift from one irreconcilable memory to the next. Images of ghosts at Spanish Lake live on the edge of his vision.
During a murder investigation, Dave Robicheaux discovers he may have committed the homicide he's investigating, one which involved the death of the man who took the life of Dave's beloved wife. As he works to clear his name and make sense of the murder, Robicheaux encounters a cast of characters and a resurgence of dark social forces that threaten to destroy all of those whom he loves. What emerges is not only a propulsive and thrilling novel, but a harrowing study of America: this nation's abiding conflict between a sense of past grandeur and a legacy of shame, its easy seduction by demagogues and wealth, and its predilection for violence and revenge. James Lee Burke has returned with one of America's favorite characters, in his most searing, most prescient novel to date.