The Glass Rainbow

Long ago, listeners met Dave Robicheaux, a troubled, flawed lawman in New Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Eighteen episodes later, Robicheaux, in his eighth decade, is a bit creakier, more philosophical about life and death, and as alive, hot-blooded, and admirable as ever. Robicheaux, daughter Alafair, and best friend Clete Purcel encounter pure evil in a degenerate family of landed gentry, amoral government-supported oil interests, a psychotic ex-con, and a sleazy assortment of street skells. Will Patton is perfection. His characterizations are full bodied, and his descriptions of the natural world are filled with awe. The electrifying conclusion will leave listeners longing for the next installment. Burke's breathtaking prose and Patton's expert performance make THE GLASS RAINBOW among the best in the series. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

Starred review from November 1, 2010

A heinous serial killer is attacking young women in southern Louisiana, and Dave Robicheaux and his associate, Clete Purcell, are on the case. When Robicheaux discovers that Alafair, his adopted daughter, is dating a man with possible ties to the suspected killer, he fears they might not solve this case in time. Worse, Alafair may not be the only one in danger. Two-time Edgar Award winner Burke's (www.jamesleeburke.com) 18th Robicheaux title follows Swan Peak (2008), also available from Recorded Books/S. & S. Audio and read by actor narrator Will Patton, who once again perfectly renders Burke's many characters. This audio will keep listeners up way past bedtime; highly recommended. [The New York Times best-selling S. & S. hc also received a starred review, LJ Xpress Reviews, 6/10/10.--Ed.]--Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ. Lib., Russellville

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