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Last Car To Elysian Fields

By James Lee Burke
Series: Dave Robicheaux
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Last Car to Elysian Fields follows Detective Dave Robicheaux as he navigates the murky waters of crime in Louisiana. The narrative intertwines the search for a missing blues singer with the investigation of a local priest's brutal attack. Burke masterfully blends elements of mystery and suspense, painting a vivid picture of the bayou's dark underworld while exploring themes of redemption and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate atmospheric crime thrillers set in the deep South, infused with rich, evocative descriptions and complex, engaging characters. This story offers a mix of gritty detective work and deep personal stakes, promising a masterful blend of mystery and probing reflection on the human condition.

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Last Car To Elysian Fields

'A lyrical and lovely novel that takes Burke back to the top of the crimewriting tree where he richly belongs' Independent On Sunday

Tremendous sales for all of James Lee Burke's paperbacks - he consistently sells over 50,000 in mmpb. Now in Phoenix paperback his whole series is being rejacketed. Burke's previous Robicheaux novel, JOLIE BLON'S BOUNCE, was nominated for the CWA Gold Dagger and has been nominated for the Edgar Award. Burke has won the Gold Dagger once for Sunset Limited and the Edgar Award twice 'What we are seeing is a good writer becoming a great one' Philip Oakes, Literary Review 'Confirms his status as one of America's finest writers in any genre' Susanna Yager Sunday Telegraph 'Burke's great strength is that he makes you want to spend as much time with Robicheaux and his other characters as possible' Observer 'Last Car to Elysian Fields reminds us what a great thriller should be. This is Burke at the peak of his form and that, really, should be all the recommendation anyone needs' Simon Hynde Daily Express

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It is a rainy late-summer's night in New Orleans. Detective Dave Robicheaux is about to confront the man who may have savagely assaulted his friend, Father Jimmie Dolan, a Catholic priest who's always at the centre of controversy. But things are never as they seem and soon Robicheaux is back in New Iberia, probing a car crash that killed three teenage girls.

A grief-crazed father and a maniacal, complex assassin are just a few of the characters Robicheaux meets as he is drawn deeper into a web of sordid secrets and escalating violence.

A masterful exploration of the troubled side of human nature and the dark corners of the heart, peopled by familiar characters such as P.I. Clete Purcel and Robicheaux's old flame Theodosia LeJeune, Last Car To Elysian Fields is vintage Burke—moody, hard-hitting, with his trademark blend of human drama and relentless noir suspense.

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James Lee Burke's Last Car To Elysian Fields is celebrated for its intricate plot and deep moral exploration. Critics have praised the book's evocative depiction of Louisiana's bayou landscape, enhanced by Burke's lyrical prose, likening the experience to enjoying a mint julep with a backdrop of blues.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753817964

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction James Lee Burke Series: Dave Robicheaux

About the Author

James Lee Burke is the author of many previous novels, including twelve featuring Detective Dave Robicheaux. He lives with his wife, Pearl, in Missoula, Montana and New Iberia, Louisiana.

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