The Convict And Other Stories: Vol 55

The Convict And Other Stories: Vol 55

by JamesLeeBurke (Author)

Synopsis

For the fans and enthusiasts of James Lee Burke and his Cajun detective, Dave Robicheaux, comes a collection of twelve original stories set in and around American Deep South and its charismatic people.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 05 Feb 1996

ISBN 10: 1857994264
ISBN 13: 9781857994261
Book Overview: * Twelve stories published in the UK for the first time. * 'American crime fiction has no finer than James Lee Burke' Los Angeles Times * 'Burke's most self evident strengths are two: the luminosity of his writerly voice, and the rich,vivid, fascinating terrain of southern Louisiana, which that voice renders with both love and despair' Washington Post

Author Bio
James Lee Burke is the author of many previous novels, many featuring Detective Dave Robicheaux. He won the Edgar Award in 1998 for 'Cimarron Rose', while 'Black Cherry Blues' won the Edgar in 1990 and 'Sunset Limited' was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger in 1998. He lives with his wife, Pearl, in Missoula, Montana and New Iberia, Louisiana.