Clete

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James Lee Burke returns to his bestselling series, shifting the spotlight onto Clete Purcel, Dave Robicheaux’s longtime friend and partner. Clete, a private investigator and former cop with a troubled past, finds himself drawn into a dangerous world when he discovers his ransacked Cadillac, linked to drug smugglers. This hits close to home, as he lost his grandniece to a fentanyl overdose, igniting his fury against the dealers responsible. As Clete delves into the criminal enterprise, he is approached by Clara Bow, a woman with her own dark history, who seeks his help with her deceitful ex-husband. A series of brutal deaths connects to a heavily tattooed man who seems to shadow Clete. Amidst this chaos, he experiences vivid hallucinations and begins to question Clara’s true intentions, especially as rumors of a catastrophic new drug surface. Clete’s fierce determination to protect his loved ones, combined with his humor, adds a fresh dynamic to the series. Burke’s storytelling is gripping and violent, showcasing his prowess as a masterful novelist, reaffirming his status as a heavyweight in contemporary literature.