Swan Peak: A Dave Robicheaux Novel

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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.

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - RIVETING, POETIC, SUSPENSEFUL, ILLUMINATIVE
"Swan Peak" is the best ever James Lee Burke book, rich characters to love and loathe, unpeeled to their core with sympathy and/or profound insight; fascinating plot. I could not put the book down.Fabulous read!
Rating: - Emotionally charged, intellectually developed, and deeply perceptive
In typical dark, James Lee Burke fashion, Swan Peak follows detectives Robicheaux and Purcel on their vacation to Montana with the hopes of fishing and relaxing. Unfortunately the cloud that seems to envelope their lives, falls in great force as two college students are killed close to their location. The ensuing events are filled with explosive violence, duplicitous actions, disgusting people, and a pervading hint of optimism that wends its from beneath the murky waters of evil. The story progress ... Read More
Rating: - At His Best
Swan Peak is a masterpiece in character development, setting, and its presenting of insights into individual and cultural humanity. James Lee Burke is an entertainment expert whose fast-paced work makes most other authors look like they're spinning their wheels
Rating: - Brilliant, one of his best
This is a scary, exciting brilliant novel.It is a Dave Robicheaux novel.Sometimes James Lee Burke's prose is so lyrical that it reads like poetry.This story is set in Montana, where Dave, his wife Molly and Dave's best friend Clete Purcell are visiting.I won't give away the story.There are several candidates for the bad guy and you don't know for sure until the end who is who.There is redemption, passion, betrayal, love, hate--just about everything that makes a great book.Of his novels, ... Read More
Rating: - James Lee Burke
Review will be short.I love James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux books.I rarely read his books as soon as I get them.I save them much like you would hoard sweets to be enjoyed later.