The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke Paperback Book

Description: The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke The outstanding first book in the ever-popular Dave Robicheaux series. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Introducing the New Orleans detective Dave Robicheaux.Johnny Massina, a convicted murderer bound for the electric chair, has warned Dave Robicheaux that hes on somebodys hit list, and now the homicide detective is trying to discover just who that is before he ends up dead.Meanwhile he has taken on the murder investigation of a young black girl found dead in the Bayou Swamp - a case no one seems keen for him to investigate. But Robicheaux persists and uncovers a web of corruption that some would kill to protect, leading him to a terrifying confrontation with the one horror he fears most of all. Notes Five early James Lee Burke titles new to Orion, from the highly acclaimed Dave Robicheaux series. Burke has won the Gold Dagger prize once, and the Edgar Award twice. Author Biography James Lee Burke is the author of many previous novels, many featuring Detective Dave Robicheaux. He won the Edgar Award in 1998 for CIMARRON ROSE, while BLACK CHERRY BLUES won the Edgar in 1990 and SUNSET LIMITED was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger in 1998. He lives with his wife, Pearl, in Missoula, Montana and New Iberia, Louisiana. Review The Neon Rain is a dream come true, a detective novel that bridges the gap to serious fiction with marvellous characters, an intricate plot, and lyrical prose ... this is a novel I really admire. * James Crumley, author of The Last Good Kiss *The gentle giant of US crime writers, Burke always ensures that his Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux grapples with hot topics as much as with his own inner demons. * i newspaper *James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed. * Michael Connelly *A gorgeous prose stylist. * Stephen King *Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced. * Daily Mail *There are not many crime writers about whom one might invoke the name of Zola for comparison, but Burke is very much in that territory. His stamping ground is the Gulf coast, and one of the great strengths of his work has always been the atmospheric background of New Orleans and the bayous. His big, baggy novels are always about much more than the mechanics of the detective plot; his real subject, like the French master, is the human condition, seen in every situation of society. * Independent *The king of Southern noir. * Daily Mirror *His lyrical prose, his deep understanding of what makes people behave as they do, and his control of plot and pace are masterly. * Sunday Telegraph *One of the finest American writers. * Guardian *When it comes to literate, pungently characterised American crime writing, James Lee Burke has few peers. * Daily Express * Promotional One of five early Jame Lee Burke titles new to Orion - alongside A Stained White Radiance, A Morning for Flamingos, Heavens Prisoners and Black Cherry Blues Great series look for the Phoenix list Tremendous sales for all his titles - he consistently sells over 50,000 copies in paperback Burke has won the Gold Dagger once (Sunset Limited) and the Edgar Award twice (for this novel and Cimarron Rose) Critics are running out of superlatives to describe the writing of James Lee Burke Observer Long Description Introducing the New Orleans detective Dave Robicheaux.Johnny Massina, a convicted murderer bound for the electric chair, has warned Dave Robicheaux that hes on somebodys hit list, and now the homicide detective is trying to discover just who that is before he ends up dead.Meanwhile he has taken on the murder investigation of a young black girl found dead in the Bayou Swamp - a case no one seems keen for him to investigate. But Robicheaux persists and uncovers a web of corruption that some would kill to protect, leading him to a terrifying confrontation with the one horror he fears most of all. Review Quote The gentle giant of US crime writers, Burke always ensures that his Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux grapples with hot topics as much as with his own inner demons. Promotional "Headline" The outstanding first book in the ever-popular Dave Robicheaux series. Description for Sales People Kicking off the phenomenal Dave Robicheaux series, The Neon Rain is a masterful crime classic from a much-loved and highly acclaimed author. Details ISBN0753820331 Author James Lee Burke Pages 320 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2005 ISBN-10 0753820331 ISBN-13 9780753820339 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-06-16 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Birth 1936 Media Book Series Dave Robicheaux Imprint Orion UK Release Date 2005-06-16 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-08-31 NZ Release Date 2005-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:4087184;

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