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A Stained White Radiance

Series: Dave Robicheaux
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A Stained White Radiance by James Lee Burke is a gripping tale centred around Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux. As Robicheaux delves into a case involving a wealthy but troubled family, he confronts the shadows of their past, marked by betrayal and secrets. The story unfolds with atmospheric Southern settings and intense character dynamics, making it a compelling read for fans of crime fiction.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate richly detailed settings and complex, morally intricate characters. Set in the gritty atmosphere of Louisiana, this gripping novel combines elements of mystery and family drama, keeping readers engaged with its atmospheric storytelling and intense emotional depth.

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A Stained White Radiance

The fifth gripping novel in the highly acclaimed Dave Robicheaux series.

One of five early Jame Lee Burke titles new to Orion - alongside Black Cherry Blues, A Morning for Flamingos, Heaven's Prisoners and Neon Rain Great series look 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 Black Cherry Blues and Cimarron Rose) 'Critics are running out of superlatives to describe the writing of James Lee Burke' Observer 'American crime fiction has no finer prose stylist than James Lee Burke' Los Angeles Times

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A bullet shot through the window of Weldon Sonnier's house propels Dave Robicheaux back into the lives of a family he's not sure he wants to be reacquainted with. Weldon Sonnier's CIA-influenced past has led to dangerous connections and commitments, including debts to local mob boss Joey 'Meatballs' Gouza.

As Weldon puts himself in the line of fire, Lyle Sonnier, television evangelist and faith healer, reveals to Dave a violent family history that intersects menacingly with Dave's own. But overshadowing the manoeuvres of Gouza's gang is the spectre of racial politics, and it is former Klansman Bobby Earl who will prove to be Dave Robicheaux's most elusive enemy.

A Stained White Radiance by James Lee Burke weaves a gripping narrative of crime, family secrets, and the challenges of confronting the past.

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The reviews for A Stained White Radiance praise James Lee Burke as a masterful American novelist and a distinguished crime writer. His writing is noted for its gorgeous prose and rich characterisation, drawing comparisons to literary greats like Zola. Burke's work, set against the atmospheric backdrop of New Orleans and the Gulf coast, delves deeply into the human condition and societal issues, with a compelling blend of crime and introspection that few can match.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753820308

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2011

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 133.0mm

Weight: 276g

Pages: 400

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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