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by: James Lee Burke
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781416548522
ISBN: 1416548521
Label: Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: July 08, 2008
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Sales Rank: 1344
Studio: Simon & Schuster
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Product Description:
Trouble follows Dave Robicheaux.
James Lee Burke's new novel, Swan Peak, finds Detective Robicheaux far from his New Iberia roots, attempting to relax in the untouched wilderness of rural Montana. He, his wife, and his buddy Clete Purcell have retreated to stay at an old friend's ranch, hoping to spend their days fishing and enjoying their distance from the harsh, gritty landscape of Louisiana post-Katrina.
But the serenity is soon shattered when two college students are found brutally murdered in the hills behind where the Robicheauxs and Purcell are staying. They quickly find themselves involved in a twisted and dangerous mystery involving a wealthy, vicious oil tycoon, his deformed brother and beautiful wife, a sexually deviant minister, an escaped con and former country music star, and a vigilante Texas gunbull out for blood. At the center of the storm is Clete, who cannot shake the feeling that he is being haunted by the ghosts from his past -- namely Sally Dio, the mob boss he'd sabotaged and killed years before.
In this expertly drawn, gripping story, Burke deftly weaves intricate, engaging plotlines and original, compelling characters with his uniquely graceful prose. He transcends genre yet again in the latest thrilling addition to his New York Times bestselling series.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Man oh man, how I love Burke
I cannot say loudly enough how much I enjoy reading James Lee Burke. Every new novel seems to be better than his last, and Swan Peak is no exception. (And I'm not saying this just because I'm from Louisiana.) In this book, I particularly loved:
- his pacing
- his character development
- his use of similes
- his dialogue
- his interweaving storylines
If you've never read Burke, do yourself a favor and give him a try (especially if you're from the South).
Rating:  - Plots and Subplots Abound
"Swan Peak" is the latest in the Dave Robicheaux series and one of the least satisfying. Don't get me wrong...one of James Lee Burke's worst efforts is better than all but a handful of mystery writers out there. Burke has a way of drawing readers into the story and dropping them into the action surrounding Dave Robicheaux and Clete Purcel.
In "Swan Peak" the Louisiana natives are transplanted to Montana for some rest and relaxation. Then some college kids are murdered in the woods near Dave's ... Read More
Rating: - another classic from mr. burke
i've said this before, so i'll state it again: james lee burke is one of america's finest novelists. i'm very happy he chose the crime novel gender to exhibit his skills.
imo, anyone who gives this excellent novel less than 5 stars probably thinks that james patterson, john sanford, and/or sue gafton are great writers. based on the large number of 5 star reviews, it appears that there aren't too many with this literary blindness.
Rating:  - A Geritol Thriller
Purcell will soon follow Robicheaux into teetotaldum, but along a different avenue; instead of Dr. Pepper, he'll be quaffing Geritol by the quart. Don't get me wrong, I like Jame Lee Burke, who has the lyrical muse of a very good landscape painter. This time out, he's still got the lyric, but the plot is an overwrought melodrama, confused with the dissonance of colliding coincidences--enough to make my mouth gape. Charles Dickens would be proud. One other thing, remember the crisp one liners and disclaimers(ironic ... Read More
Rating: - mystery vacation
Another great book by JLB. Great with the change in location for the setting of the crimes. Clete's character really shows a different side. Thinking about reading the book again but a friend had to have it!
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