The New Iberia Blues

A Dave Robicheaux Novel

By: James Lee Burke

Narrated by: Will Patton

A 2020 Audie Award Finalist

Named one of the best crime novels of 2019 by The New York Times Book Review.

The shocking death of a young woman leads Detective Dave Robicheaux into the dark corners of Hollywood, the mafia, and the backwoods of Louisiana in this New York Times bestselling mystery from “modern master” (Publishers Weekly) James Lee Burke.

Detective Dave Robicheaux’s world isn’t filled with too many happy stories, but Desmond Cormier’s rags-to-riches tale is certainly one of them. Robicheaux first met Cormier on the streets of New Orleans, when the young, undersized boy had foolish dreams of becoming a Hollywood director.

Twenty-five years later, when Robicheaux knocks on Cormier’s door, it isn’t to congratulate him on his Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. Robicheaux has discovered the body of a young woman who’s been crucified, wearing only a small chain on her ankle. She disappeared near Cormier’s Cyrpemort Point estate, and Robicheaux, along with young deputy, Sean McClain, is looking for answers. Neither Cormier nor his enigmatic actor friend Antoine Butterworth are saying much, but Robicheaux knows better.

As always, Clete Purcel and Davie’s daughter, Alafair, have Robicheaux’s back. Clete witnesses the escape of Texas inmate, Hugo Tillinger, who may hold the key to Robicheaux’s case. As they wade further into the investigation, they end up in the crosshairs of the mob, the deranged Chester Wimple, and the dark ghosts Robicheaux has been running from for years. Ultimately, it’s up to Robicheaux to stop them all, but he’ll have to summon a light he’s never seen or felt to save himself, and those he loves.

Stephen King hailed New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke “as good as he ever was.” With The New Iberia Blues, Burke proves that he “just keeps getting better” (Booklist, starred review), and is “one of a small handful of elite suspense writers whose work transcends the genre, making the leap into capital-L Literature” (BookPage).

Loved It!

Burke always leaves me feeling full, but hungry for more. And Patton is convincing whether as Dave, Clete, or the ancient man in the evidence locker.

5

I've been a fan of J L Burke's books for years. His books take me into the deep South, meeting it's people and exploring their lives. It sounds like voyeurism
but feels like riding in a car with a
good friend who has spent his life
in law enforcement.

An absolute treat.

Such a talented writer. This was my first James Lee Burke novel and I will definitely be listening to another. His flow is quick and his metaphors are beautiful. The highlights for me we're in the dialogue. I decided on this originally because of Will Patton. Damn it, I don't know what it is about his narrating that I love so much, but I just can't get enough. I could listen to him read the dictionary.

I enjoy this series

I really enjoy the Robicheaux series so all I can say is thank you Mr Burke and Kudos to Will Patton as I believe you are the best narrator period

Louisiana Love Affair

As usual, JLB has me feeling I am in New Iberia and experiencing everything as he describes. I especially love when he mentioned attending a Marsha Ball concert. I have met Marsha at Summerfest in Milwaukee, where my daughter was her personal security guard. I have always been drawn to the New Orleans area, maybe because some of my family is French-Ojibiwa. Will Paton narrating makes it all complete.