
The Best Of Robicheaux: In The Electric Mist With Confederate Dead / Cadillac Jukebox / Sunset Limited
przez
James Lee Burke
Brak ocen
Mystery
Thriller & Suspense
Action & Adventure
Format
Miękka okładka
Strony
736
Język
Angielski
Opublikowany
Dec 4, 2000
Wydawca
Orion
ISBN-10
0752838571
ISBN-13
9780752838571
Opis
Set against the lush backdrop of Louisiana, James Lee Burke weaves a gripping narrative that interlaces past and present through the eyes of the unforgettable Dave Robicheaux. As a detective in New Iberia, Robicheaux finds himself embroiled in a mystery that echoes with the ghosts of history when a film crew arrives to shoot a Civil War movie. The allure of the cinematic world clashes with the dark undercurrents of the local society, as unresolved issues from the past resurface, leading Robicheaux on a perilous journey through both his own haunted memories and the legacies of the land.
In another tale, Cadillac Jukebox brings the reader deeper into Robicheaux's soul as he confronts personal demons while navigating a crime that intertwines legend and reality. The haunting melodies of the bayou resonate throughout, highlighting the intricacies of life, loss, and redemption that define his existence.
The collection culminates in the evocative Sunset Limited, where Burke intricately explores themes of mortality and the weight of history. Each narrative is cloaked in rich imagery and a profound understanding of human nature, combining the beauty of Southern storytelling with a stark examination of justice and morality.
Robicheaux's journey is not just one of crime-solving but also an exploration of identity and heritage, reflecting the complex tapestry of the American South. Through Burke's masterful prose, readers are drawn into a world where every shadow has a story, and every character grapples with the legacies that shaped them.
In another tale, Cadillac Jukebox brings the reader deeper into Robicheaux's soul as he confronts personal demons while navigating a crime that intertwines legend and reality. The haunting melodies of the bayou resonate throughout, highlighting the intricacies of life, loss, and redemption that define his existence.
The collection culminates in the evocative Sunset Limited, where Burke intricately explores themes of mortality and the weight of history. Each narrative is cloaked in rich imagery and a profound understanding of human nature, combining the beauty of Southern storytelling with a stark examination of justice and morality.
Robicheaux's journey is not just one of crime-solving but also an exploration of identity and heritage, reflecting the complex tapestry of the American South. Through Burke's masterful prose, readers are drawn into a world where every shadow has a story, and every character grapples with the legacies that shaped them.
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