Burning Angel: A Novel
door
James Lee Burke
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Mystery
Formaat
Hardcover
Pagina's
436
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Jan 1, 1995
Uitgever
G K Hall & Co
Editie
Large Print
ISBN-10
0783814925
ISBN-13
9780783814926
Beschrijving
In a gritty backdrop where danger and deception lurk around every corner, Sonny Boy Marsallus navigates his tumultuous life as a seasoned fixer. Known for his sharp wit and even sharper instincts, he intertwines himself within the shadowy world of gambling and loans, catering to those who walk the line of legality. His reputation attracts a flamboyant array of characters, each with their own agenda, yet all share a common thread—desperation.
Sonny maneuvers through a morally ambiguous landscape, often caught between loyalty and survival. As he delves deeper into the volatile underbelly of society, he faces powerful adversaries and personal demons, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions and a haunting atmosphere that encapsulates the high stakes and raw emotions surrounding his journey.
The novel captures not only the essence of a man driven by ambition and necessity but also examines the complexities of human relationships amidst chaos. Readers witness how trust can be as fragile as glass, easily shattered in the pursuit of power and greed.
Burke unearths a world where each decision is laden with repercussions, and the lines between right and wrong blur into a haze of grey. Through Sonny’s eyes, the reader is immersed in a tale that speaks to the relentless struggle for redemption against the backdrop of an unforgiving environment. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the gripping tension keeps one questioning who can truly emerge unscathed.
Sonny maneuvers through a morally ambiguous landscape, often caught between loyalty and survival. As he delves deeper into the volatile underbelly of society, he faces powerful adversaries and personal demons, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions and a haunting atmosphere that encapsulates the high stakes and raw emotions surrounding his journey.
The novel captures not only the essence of a man driven by ambition and necessity but also examines the complexities of human relationships amidst chaos. Readers witness how trust can be as fragile as glass, easily shattered in the pursuit of power and greed.
Burke unearths a world where each decision is laden with repercussions, and the lines between right and wrong blur into a haze of grey. Through Sonny’s eyes, the reader is immersed in a tale that speaks to the relentless struggle for redemption against the backdrop of an unforgiving environment. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the gripping tension keeps one questioning who can truly emerge unscathed.
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