James Lee Burke is an American author renowned for his deeply psychological characters and atmospheric settings. His mystery novels delve into themes of guilt, redemption, and moral ambiguity, as his protagonists grapple with personal demons and the harsh realities of their world. Burke's distinctive style is marked by lyrical prose and keen observations on human nature, offering readers a rich and compelling experience. His work, profoundly influenced by literary giants like Faulkner, explores the complexities of life in turbulent times.
This collection features a dynamic array of gripping short stories from acclaimed author James Lee Burke, celebrated as "America's best novelist" by the Denver Post. Each story showcases his masterful storytelling and deep insights into the human experience, offering readers a compelling journey through diverse themes and rich characters. Burke's distinctive voice and vivid prose make this anthology a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.
New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke brings Dave Robicheaux's partner and friend Clete Purcel to the forefront for the first time, as Clete and Dave attempt to stop ruthless smugglers of a dangerous new drug
Experience the beauty and power of Catholic poetry with Gems from Catholic Poets, a sublime collection of verse from some of the greatest writers in the Western literary tradition. From the sublime elegies of John Donne to the stirring hymns of Gerard Manley Hopkins, these poems offer a glimpse into the richness and diversity of Catholic spirituality. With its elegant design and beautiful typography, this book is a treasure for lovers of poetry and seekers of the divine.
A Civil War thriller shot through with Southern Gothic, from the godfather of Southern noir James Lee Burke.
The Church in the Latin Fathers analyzes the development of Latin ecclesiology over the course of the first five centuries of Christianity. James K. Lee explores how the church is one and holy, visible, and invisible, according to Latin theologians such as Tertullian, Cyprian, Augustine, and Leo the Great.
In his most autobiographical novel to date, James Lee Burke continues the epic Holland family saga with a writer grieving the death of his daughter while battling earthly and supernatural outlaws.
The American West in the early 1960s appears to be a pastoral paradise: golden wheat fields, mist-filled canyons, frolicking animals. Aspiring novelist Aaron Holland Broussard has observed it from the open door of a boxcar, riding the rails for both inspiration and odd jobs. Jumping off in Denver, he finds work on a farm and meets Joanne McDuffy, an articulate and fierce college student and gifted painter. Their soul connection is immediate, but their romance is complicated by Joanne's involvement with a shady professor who is mixed up with a drug-addled cult. When a sinister businessman and his son who wield their influence through vicious cruelty set their sights on Aaron, drawing him into an investigation of grotesque murders, it is clear that this idyllic landscape harbors tremendous power-and evil. Followed by a mysterious shrouded figure who might not be human, Aaron will have to face down all these foes to save the life of the woman he loves and his own
The narrator, an outsider to the reader's world, offers a unique perspective on a hidden drama that almost led to catastrophe. Eager to share this untold story, they promise insights into events that could have changed everything. The narrative hints at intrigue and suspense, suggesting that the tale is both personal and significant, revealing layers of complexity in a situation that remains largely unknown to the reader.
Detective Dave Robicheaux is back in his most difficult case yet.
