Two for Texas - James Lee Burke

Heaven's Prisoners - James Lee Burke

insist that there were only three bodies and so Dave goes on to found the whereabouts of the missing man. The events change his life forever. Anyway, I really detest giving away plot lines on books and films so am going to give nothing away here. James Lee Burke, in my view, is a brilliant crime writer and I shall definitely be picking up some of his other titles. His characters are so diverse and his ability to describe that is extraordinary - you feel that you know them all! I would recommend this book and the ...

Heaven's Prisoners - James Lee Burke

insist that there were only three bodies and so Dave goes on to found the whereabouts of the missing man. The events change his life forever. Anyway, I really detest giving away plot lines on books and films so am going to give nothing away here. James Lee Burke, in my view, is a brilliant crime writer and I shall definitely be picking up some of his other titles. His characters are so diverse and his ability to describe that is extraordinary - you feel that you know them all! I would recommend this book and the ...

To the Bright and Shining Sun - James Lee Burke

part of a proud working class family who have struggled to succeed, but are being beaten left and right. The pure grind of life drips off the page because James Lee Burke is such a poetic writer at times. Although you want Perry to escape his life of near slavery you know that it s almost impossible - death in the mines or in a bar brawl is far more likely. It is the character of Perry that makes the book worthy of reading. If it had just been the constant depression and spirit crushing description of the era I could not have lasted. It was in these dark moments that I felt the time period most, but also areas that made me dislike the book as it was hard going. ...

To the Bright and Shining Sun - James Lee Burke

part of a proud working class family who have struggled to succeed, but are being beaten left and right. The pure grind of life drips off the page because James Lee Burke is such a poetic writer at times. Although you want Perry to escape his life of near slavery you know that it s almost impossible - death in the mines or in a bar brawl is far more likely. It is the character of Perry that makes the book worthy of reading. If it had just been the constant depression and spirit crushing description of the era I could not have lasted. It was in these dark moments that I felt the time period most, but also areas that made me dislike the book as it was hard going. ...

Crusader's Cross - James Lee Burke

and all the elements are in place. A Dave Robicheaux Mystery~ As may or may not be clear from this review I am a big fan of James Lee Burke, and particularly the twin story arcs revolving around Robicheaux and his other (unconnected) hero Billy Bob Holland. Prior to this book most of the recent stories have been set against a fairly stable backdrop. Domestically settled with his wife Bootsie he investigated a series of crimes with his partner Helen, taking an intensely personal interest in each case to a degree that is often detrimental to his health (he invariably gets a beating at some point in each story). In classic cop hero style he works off the clock to his own ...

Crusader's Cross - James Lee Burke

and all the elements are in place. A Dave Robicheaux Mystery~ As may or may not be clear from this review I am a big fan of James Lee Burke, and particularly the twin story arcs revolving around Robicheaux and his other (unconnected) hero Billy Bob Holland. Prior to this book most of the recent stories have been set against a fairly stable backdrop. Domestically settled with his wife Bootsie he investigated a series of crimes with his partner Helen, taking an intensely personal interest in each case to a degree that is often detrimental to his health (he invariably gets a beating at some point in each story). In classic cop hero style he works off the clock to his own ...