The New Iberia Blues
By James Lee Burke
- Release Date: 2019-01-08
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
Named one of the best crime novels of the year by The New York Times Book Review.
The shocking death of a young woman leads Detective Dave Robicheaux into the dark corners of Hollywood, the mafia, and the backwoods of Louisiana in this New York Times bestselling crime novel from “modern master” (Publishers Weekly) James Lee Burke.
Detective Dave Robicheaux’s world isn’t filled with too many happy stories, but Desmond Cormier’s rags-to-riches tale is certainly one of them. Robicheaux first met Cormier on the streets of New Orleans, when the young, undersized boy had foolish dreams of becoming a Hollywood director.
Twenty-five years later, when Robicheaux knocks on Cormier’s door, it isn’t to congratulate him on his Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. Robicheaux has discovered the body of a young woman who’s been crucified, wearing only a small chain on her ankle. She disappeared near Cormier’s Cyrpemort Point estate, and Robicheaux, along with young deputy, Sean McClain, is looking for answers. Neither Cormier nor his enigmatic actor friend Antoine Butterworth are saying much, but Robicheaux knows better.
As always, Clete Purcel and Dave’s daughter, Alafair, have Robicheaux’s back. Clete witnesses the escape of Texas inmate, Hugo Tillinger, who may hold the key to Robicheaux’s case. As they wade further into the investigation, they end up in the crosshairs of the mob, the deranged Chester Wimple, and the dark ghosts Robicheaux has been running from for years. Ultimately, it’s up to Robicheaux to stop them all, but he’ll have to summon a light he’s never seen or felt to save himself, and those he loves.
Stephen King hailed New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke “as good as he ever was.” With The New Iberia Blues, Burke proves that he “just keeps getting better” (Booklist, starred review), and is “one of a small handful of elite suspense writers whose work transcends the genre, making the leap into capital-L Literature” (BookPage).
Reviews
One of Burke’s best
5By GibHoxieA dive into the Vietnam War’s corrosive impact on veterans and civilians.Bayou Garden Of Good & Evil
5By SageWinstonExtraordinary. The epitome of an intricate plot, elegantly written to evoke place and people in haunting detail. A tour of the human condition and timeless spirit.The New Iberia Blues
3By Mamou-yanUnmerciful murders; about the words used to describe something or someone, thank goodness for my I-Pad dictionary; geeze.....Better and better
5By HandakinaThe Author gets better and better. The depth of his writing into the human psyche while weaving a fascinating story into the mix is incredible. Simple, complex, intriguing and mind reaching. Thank you Mr Burke.Great Story and Prose
5By Buffalo BayouGreat mystery and down-to-earth characters and plotting, imagined and told by one of America’s most talented wordsmiths. Every time you think Mr. Burke is at the top of his game, he raises the bar higher.Another Winner
5By TxtillyDidn’t think JLB could be better than before but in my opinion, this is his best. It has everything you love about his work. The prose, the storyline, development of Robicheaux, it’s all there. It’s all satiny intermingled. Thank you for another fun time.Another classic to read more than once.
5By JerBob1Just gets better. Astounding.
