Detective Dave Robicheaux returns to center stage in an incendiary new novel by James Lee Burke. A gripping tale of racial violence, class warfare, and the sometimes cruel legacy of Southern history, Sunset Limited is a stunning achievement, confirming Burke's place as one of America's premier stylists as well as master storytellers.
The 40-year-old crucifixion of a prominent labor leader named Jack Flynn remains an unsolved atrocity that has never been forgotten in New Iberia, Louisiana. When Flynn's daughter, Megan, a photojournalist drawn to controversial subjects, returns to the site of her father's murder, it quickly becomes clear that her family's blood-stained past will not stay buried. Megan gives her old friend Dave Robicheaux a tip about a small-time criminal named Cool Breeze Broussard, scarcely suspecting that the seemingly innocuous case will lead Robicheaux and his partner into the midst of a deadly conspiracy.
Combining brilliant prose, crackling suspense, and an exquisite sense of character and place, Sunset Limited is a wrenching tale of historic violence and soiled redemption that reveals one of America's finest novelists at his masterful best.
©1998 James Lee Burke (P)2012 Simon & Schuster
"Narrated by Mark Hammer AND Will Patton?"
Just finished listening to this--and loved it. However, I am totally confused that both of these actors are listed as narrators. It is Mark Hammer only. What gives? When I read the reviews of this series, I see that very few folks are either/or about these two--some really do NOT like Hammer's accents or pronunciations, so much so that it ruins the book for them. If they purchase this thinking that at some point Will Patton is going to be reading, they will be sorely misled. I hope this will get corrected.
I also hope that audible.com will release more of this series in unabridged form. I never fail to enjoy the stories or characters and Mr. Burke's inestimable prose--with only one misstep in narrators (Nick Sullivan)--which is a pretty good record, over all.
"Burke is Always Good"
James Lee Burke is far and away my favorite writer. His books are always entertaining and thought-provoking and his characters and settings are more real than those of any other author. This not my favorite of his books, but still excellent and better than a book by anyone else.
I believe a reviewer should finish a book before submitting a review. What do you think?
"YAWN or just Aok"
I love JLB, he is one of my favorite authors. But this one became tiresome for some reason. The characters lacked the typical depth given by the author, the plot seemed too familiar; just nothing new seemed to happen in this story. OH I wish it had been better.
"The narrater voice is enough to put you to sleep"
Yes, in book form, only
Books 15 - 19 have a great narrater, and we really enjoy all of James Lee Burke's . Just sorry to have this group of narrter's reading this story.
Everything, the tone of the voice, no sound difference between characters. Just very bad choice of narrters. Their voice are so bad that you don't want to even listen to story and you have a very hard time following the story because of that.
No - would like my money back. HA HA
Love James Lee Burks books, but this was the worst book that I have ever hear on a cd, cassette, or from audible books in the past 10 years. We listened to on average 20 to 30 books every six months. This one almost put us to sleep listening to it and we still have 6 more hours to go before it finished.
"Not The Same Without Will Patton"
Will Patton narrating
Lion's Game, Nelson Demille
Will Patton, yes, Mark Hammer/James Lee Burke, no.
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Don't break up a great team by adding another narrator.
"Dave Robicheau"
Here in lies the problem. I love the James Lee Burke novels and especially the Dave Robicheau series but............. Mark Hammer is not the person that should be reading this book. He's terrible and brings boredom and a lack of voices to the characters. I was very disappointed in his abilities. Will Patton on the other hand makes the books come alive. He is Dave Robicheau and Clete Purcell and a difference voice for each character. When Will Patton reads the books I will be happy to buy them..... Mark Hammer is a different story.
None
Mark Hammer is a terrible narrater
No
No
"Miserably bad narrator"
Not this production.
not relevant
I have not yet gotten to Will Patton. All of the other books by this author have been narrated by Patton and his skill is a major reason for purchases. Mark Hammer does not know how to speak in different characters adequately and especially does not know south Louisiana. I am listening only because my commute is boring. Hammer's nasal "cracker" accent for every character at least gives me something other than the traffic to fret over. I will never again purchase anything with his name on it.
Never purchase anything with Mark Hammer as narrator.
I feel that I purchased this book under false pretenses. It was listed under Patton as a narrator. I'm a couple of hours in and still am afflicted with Hammer. When will Patton appear? Audible was less than honest in the way the book was presented.
"DAVE DOES IT AGAIN"
I enjoy all of the Dave Robicheaux series.
Their southern "drawls"
Can't wait until James Lee Burke continues with the Dave Robicheaux series. Need some new stuff.