Blogs in July 2020

Two for Texas 6th July 2020

An evocative novel set during the Texas revolution from award-winning author James Lee Burke. Son Holland arrived in the Louisiana penal camp determined not to spend the rest of his days suffering in a chain gang – but he...

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A Stained White Radiance 29th June 2020

The fifth gripping novel in the highly acclaimed Dave Robicheaux series. A bullet shot through the window of Weldon Sonnier’s house propels Dave Robicheaux back into the lives of a family he’s not sure he wants to be reacquainted...

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To the Bright and Shining Sun 1st January 1970

For generations, Perry James’ family has lived under the shadow of the Cumberland range and worked in the coal mines. Staunch union supporters, Perry’s grandfather and father have known hard times and after Perry helps to sabotage the mine...

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Heaven’s Prisoners 1st January 1970

A finely crafted central character, David Robicheaux is in his boat in the Gulf when a light aircraft crashes. He helps in the rescue, a little girl is alive. She has been trapped in a pocket of air. Four...

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The Tin Roof Blowdown 1st January 1970

New Orleans is awash with corpses after Hurricane Katrina unleashes its awesome power. In a city patrolled only by looters, all law and order gone, the survivors wait in trees or on rooftops for help that never comes. In...

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