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  • Swan Peak

  • A Dave Robicheaux Novel
  • By: James Lee Burke
  • Narrated by: Will Patton
  • Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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Swan Peak

By: James Lee Burke
Narrated by: Will Patton
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Publisher's summary

2009 Audie Award Finalist for Mystery

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 best-selling series.

More mayhem? Listen to more of James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux thrillers.
©2008 James Lee Burke (P)2008 Simon and Schuster, Inc.
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Typical of other James Lee Burke novels:
TOTALLY AWESOME! Fabulous prose, incredible villains, and spectacular insight on truly interesting folks! My favorite AUTHOR OF ALL TIME, Bar NONE!

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Oh sigh!

If you like unrelenting death and murder and the contemplating of it - then this is your book.
I usually like Dave Robecheau but not in this book.

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