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A Morning For Flamingos

Series: Dave Robicheaux
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A Morning for Flamingos by James Lee Burke follows New Orleans detective Dave Robicheaux as he navigates a complex world of crime and vengeance. After a narrow escape during a routine prisoner transport, he is drawn into an undercover operation that leads him deep into the murky world of crime bosses. The rich setting and intricate character dynamics create a thrilling narrative focused on justice and personal redemption.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping crime thrillers that tour the deep South while weaving complex characters and moral dilemmas. Burke's atmospheric storytelling and intricate plots are perfect for fans who appreciate a blend of mystery and the nuanced exploration of justice and revenge.

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A Morning For Flamingos

'No argument: James Lee Burke is among the finest of all contemporary American novelists' DAILY MAIL

'No argument: James Lee Burke is among the finest of all contemporary American novelists' DAILY MAIL

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'No argument: James Lee Burke is among the finest of all contemporary American novelists' DAILY MAIL

A routine assignment transporting two death-row prisoners to their executions goes fatally wrong, leaving Dave Robicheaux brutally wounded and his partner dead.

Obsessed with revenge, Dave is persuaded by the DEA to go undercover into the torrid sleepy depths of New Orleans, a volatile world of Mafia drug-running and Cajun voodoo magic. He becomes irrevocably snarled in the nightmarish web surrounding Mafia don Tony Cardo and must put himself against his own worst fears in order to survive.

Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:

'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

Fans of Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly and Don Winslow will love James Lee Burke: Dave Robicheaux Series

1. The Neon Rain

2. Heaven's Prisoners

3. Black Cherry Blues

4. A Morning for Flamingos

5. A Stained White Radiance

6. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead

7. Dixie City Jam

8. Burning Angel

9. Cadillac Jukebox

10. Sunset Limited

11. Purple Cane Road

12. Jolie Blon's Bounce

13. Last Car to Elysian Fields

14. Crusader's Cross

15. Pegasus Descending

16. The Tin Roof Blowdown

17. Swan Peak

18. The Glass Rainbow

19. Creole Belle

20. Light of the World

21. Robicheaux

Hackberry Holland Series

1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield

2. Rain Gods

3. Feast Day of Fools

4. House of the Rising Sun

Billy Bob Holland Series

1. Cimarron Rose

2. Heartwood

3. Bitterroot

4. In The Moon of Red Ponies

Each James Lee Burke novel can be read as a standalone or in series order

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A Morning For Flamingos by James Lee Burke is praised for its deep connection to the culture and atmosphere of the American South, akin to Conan Doyle's association with Baker Street. Critics recommend the book to those unfamiliar with Burke, highlighting his significant contributions to the crime genre. Reviewers commend the novel's dark, intelligent, and poetic narrative style, noting Burke's continual ability to deliver on his literary promises while maintaining an element of surprise.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409155942

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

James Lee Burke is the author of many novels, and the critically-acclaimed, bestselling Detective Dave Robicheaux series. He won the Edgar Award for both Cimarron Rose and Black Cherry Blues, and Sunset Limited was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger. Two For Texas was adapted for television, and Heaven's Prisoners and In the Electric Mist for film. Burke has been a Breadloaf Fellow and Guggenheim Fellow, has been awarded the Grand Master Award by the Mystery Writers of America and has been nominated for a Pulitzer award. He lives with his wife, Pearl, in Missoula, Montana.

www.jamesleeburke.com

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