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The Neon Rain

By James Lee Burke
Series: Dave Robicheaux
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The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke is a gripping tale set in the sultry depths of New Orleans, where detective Dave Robicheaux is drawn into a world of corruption and danger. As he investigates the murky circumstances surrounding a young woman's death, Robicheaux finds himself confronting powerful enemies and battling his own demons. The story masterfully combines elements of suspense and atmosphere, offering a vivid portrayal of the city's underbelly.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate gritty and atmospheric narratives with complex characters. It's perfect for readers who relish a strong sense of place and are captivated by stories blending mystery, crime, and vivid local colour. With its richly detailed storytelling and nuanced exploration of moral dilemmas, it will appeal to fans of hard-boiled detective fiction who enjoy emotional depth and a touch of southern gothic.

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The Neon Rain

The outstanding first book in the ever-popular Dave Robicheaux series.

One of five early Jame Lee Burke titles new to Orion - alongside A Stained White Radiance, A Morning for Flamingos, Heaven's 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

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Introducing the New Orleans detective Dave Robicheaux. Johnny Massina, a convicted murderer bound for the electric chair, has warned Dave Robicheaux that he's on somebody's 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.

The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke is a gripping tale of suspense and mystery, showcasing the relentless determination of detective Dave Robicheaux as he navigates the dangerous underbelly of New Orleans.

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James Lee Burke's The Neon Rain is celebrated for blending detective fiction with serious literary elements. Reviewers admire its intricate plot, lyrical prose, and well-crafted characters. The novel is noted for tackling hot topics while exploring the human condition, set against the evocative backdrop of New Orleans. Critics have praised Burke as a masterful writer of American crime fiction, likening his work to that of literary greats.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753820339

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2005

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction James Lee Burke Literary Fiction Series: Dave Robicheaux

About the Author

James Lee Burke is the author of twenty-two 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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