Robicheaux

A Novel

By: James Lee Burke

Narrated by: Will Patton

James Lee Burke's most beloved character, Dave Robicheaux, returns in this gritty, atmospheric mystery set in the towns and backwoods of Louisiana.

Dave Robicheaux is a haunted man.

Between his recurrent nightmares about Vietnam, his battle with alcoholism, and the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Molly, his thoughts drift from one irreconcilable memory to the next. Images of ghosts at Spanish Lake live on the edge of his vision.

During a murder investigation, Dave Robicheaux discovers he may have committed the homicide he's investigating, one that involved the death of the man who took the life of Dave's beloved wife. As he works to clear his name and make sense of the murder, Robicheaux encounters a cast of characters and a resurgence of dark social forces that threaten to destroy all of those whom he loves. What emerges is not only a propulsive and thrilling novel but a harrowing study of America: this nation's abiding conflict between a sense of past grandeur and a legacy of shame, its easy seduction by demagogues and wealth, and its predilection for violence and revenge. James Lee Burke has returned with one of America's favorite characters in his most searing, most prescient novel to date.

©2018 James Lee Burke (P)2018 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A complex protagonist like Robicheaux and a consummate actor like [narrator Will] Patton are a recipe for success. Sure enough, Patton delivers. He extracts deep pathos from Robicheaux... Patton is a vocal chameleon - delivering unique, memorable voices time and again." (AudioFile)

James Lee Burke

The master of the "thinking man's novel". No one does better and no one delivers it like Will Patton.

Hard to Hear

I have read all of Burke’s Robichaux novels, and have thoroughly enjoyed the story and Will Patton who read them. But the production on this one was such a low volume compared to the others and Mr. Patton descends to whispers at times that it was impossible to hear some phrases. That was very disconcerting during the reading and very annoying. Other than that it’s classic James Lee Burke and Will Patton.

James lee Burke is back!

I have bought every book he has written and have been disappointed in the last three because it didn’t even seem to be his writing but Robicheaux was great! The story line and will Patton was perfect. So happy to see him writing like he use to and have recommended this book to so many

Long May He Write

One of my favorite writers of all time. Even while finishing the latest, looking forward to the next. And Will Patton is without peer among narrators.

Best JLB yet

I began my Robicheaux journey with Heavens Prisoners and I was hooked. That was the beginning of his life in the Bayou and the book that introduced Alifair when Dave rescues her from a small plane that has crashed in the bayou near his house. Needless to say I was immediately addicted.

Burke’s prose is unlike and unparalleled by any modern American author. I would read passages of his books to my wife as we lay in bed about to sleep, both of us with tears in our eyes because of the pictures he painted in our heads with his words. Now I’ve read or listened to everyone of his novels and with each new one I’m convinced that he will never be able to top it with with another and with each new book I revel in the magnificence of his creation.

Will Patton would win an academy award for each new JLB book he narrates. He has created every character with the mastery of brilliant story teller. Particularly Cleat and Dave. Needless to say I loved Robicheaux and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Fabulous

Burke has a magnificent command of the language. Dark, but oh, so satisfying! And still, I also laughed out loud several times. He’ll always be one of my favorite writers.

Burke’s works works

As a fan of James Burke you come to expect a good story, while this wasn’t one of his best it was a good storyline nonetheless, Will Patton seems to be made for Burke’s novels, another excellent performance from him. I enjoyed this audiobook. Ending kinda sucked but I’m hoping Dave & Clete haven’t seen the last of Smiley.

Burke's Robicheaux captures the characters.

I love the Robicheaux series. Will Patton does a wonderful job as the narrator. Looking forward to another book.

GREAT FOR ROBICHEAUX JUNKIES

Hated to have this one end. Burke and Patton are my all time faves. enjoy

Wonderful Story

Another great book! Burke writes a picture of south Louisiana that you feel, hear and smell.