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Mar 21, 2014
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I might as well go out on a limb and say that this may be the definitive book of the Dave Robicheaux series (of course I have several more to read in the series). It has Dave Robicheaux's addiction/violence/anger issues; Clete Purcell in all his bumbling, destructive, womanizing glory; a creepy antagonist with an applicable name that I will remember; a cast of dysfunctional characters overshadowed by their past (the Southern plantation wealthy, the Southern 'white trash,' the possibly lesbian co
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This was my second time reading this book and I loved it even more. Burke may be one of the best writers in America and this may be one of his best books. Dark, gothic and fascinating with a cast of characters impossible to imagine and yet entirely believable. Brilliant book.
I'll definitely have to check out more of James Lee. Such poetic descriptions, such awesome characters, such intricate mysteries. This was a deeply satisfying read.
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