Authors: James Lee Burke, Ron McLarty
ISBN-13: 9780743571517, ISBN-10: 0743571517
Format: MP3 Book
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Date Published: July 2007
Edition: Adapted
James Lee Burke was struggling through some lean times as a novelist -- he had published only one book in 15 years -- when a friend and fellow writer suggested he take a stab at crime fiction. The result was The Neon Rain, the first book in his successful Dave Robicheaux books. With a complex moral protagonist and a lush writing style, the series evokes the heady environment of the Louisiana bayou country.
The title story from one of the country's most-acclaimed and popular novelists James Lee Burke's story collection, Jesus Out To Sea.
The 11 previously published stories in this strong collection showcase Burke's handling of familiar themes and places, minus the trappings that accompany his popular Dave Robicheaux or Bill Bob Holland novels. The inevitable marriage of war and atrocity is powerfully described in the very brief Vietnam War tale, "The Village." The title story, one of two dealing with Katrina and its aftermath, shows the lasting damage of war on survivors. Both "Winter Light" and "A Season of Regret" feature disillusioned, stoical academics, loners coping with the encroachments of cruder society. Most wrenching and affecting are several coming-of-age tales: "Texas City, 1947" depicts brutalized children and contains a surprising dénouement; "The Molester" and "The Burning of the Flag" both feature childhood friends from the WWII era confronting bullies or demons. Burke demonstrates impressive range, sensitivity and polish in these smaller-scale gems. (June)
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The Village
The Night Johnny Ace Died
Water People
Texas City, 1947
Mist
A Season of Regret
The Molester
The Burning of the Flag
Why Bugsy Siegel Was a Friend of Mine
Jesus Out to Sea