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Crusader's Cross: A Dave Robicheaux Novel
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LENGTH10 hrs and 44 mins
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RELEASE DATE07-22-05
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
For Dave Robicheaux, life in Louisiana is filled with haunting memories of the past. In Crusader's Cross, a deathbed confession from an old schoolmate resurrects a story of injustice, the murder of a young woman, and a time in Robicheaux's life he has tried to forget.
Her name may or may not have been Ida Durbin. It was back in the innocent days of the 1950s when Robicheaux and his brother, Jimmie, met her on a Galveston beach. She was pretty, and Jimmie fell for her hard, not knowing she was a prostitute on infamous Post Office Street, with ties to the mob. Then Ida was abducted and never seen again.
Now, decades later, Robicheaux is asking questions about Ida Durbin, and a couple of redneck deputy sheriffs make it clear that asking questions is a dangerous game. With a series of horrifying murders and the sudden appearance of Valentine Chalons and his sister, Robicheaux is soon involved with the murderous energies of the New Orleans underworld.
©2005 James Lee Burke; (P)2005 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division.
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"No spoiler?"
It is hard to review this book without spoiling it for a non-reader. Dave has some old problems recur and fights his way thru them. Clete is pretty subdued, ie, no trailer destruction in this one. Just a couple of good 'ole boys tweaking the rich folks, and Dave gets a new romantic interest. Crusader's Cross is thoroughly enjoyable and had me hollering out loud at him at one point.
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Suzn F Fletcher, VT, US 08-17-10 Member Since 2005I believe a reviewer should finish a book before submitting a review. What do you think?
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"Another delicious book from JLB"
While listening to this book, I wanted to go to Cafe Du Monde and eat too many beignet. I heard jazz in the quarter and inhaled the scent and felt the sounds of the Atchafallya Basin. And along with me are Dave and Clete, my favorite imperfect good guys. I thought the inclusion of Alafair and her relationship to the antagonists made this story particularly interesting and suspense filled. And with each new book, I have come to love Clete more and more, with his warts and maybe because of. I didn't want this story to end.
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"Outstanding!"
This is almost enchanting. No one can turn a phrase or describe a scene better than James Lee Burke. And Will Patton nails it! New to the audio format of Burke's novels. I was skeptical because I don't particularly like Patton as an actor. But, boy oh boy, he sure does a good Dave Robicheaux. To those familiar with the series: this is one of Burke's best Robicheaux stories. To new listeners: give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. Burke writes a compelling story and Patton pulls you right into it.
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Cheryl PARK CITY, UT, United States 08-22-05 Member Since 2003
Moved to Park City Utah from Los Angeles. I use my iPod constantly listening to stories. There are 850 entries in My Library. It keeps my mind busy while I do the busy-work of my life. I particularly like murder mysteries, which gives grave concern to my husband, but it does keep him in line.
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"Another Robicheaux Brooder"
While the story is a good one, it is the people in the story that hold you. Dave and Clete are good guys, but hardly in white hats. They have their own darkness that makes them just the right guys to go after the bad guys, who don't wear such black hats themselves. Then there is the atmosphere. The darkness and immediacy of the Lousiana bayou seems to be another character that develops from book to book, just like the dark side of both the good guys and bad guys. Will Patton is just the best at Burke's books. He seems to really get the voices and accents.
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"Wow!"
Dave seems to become more self destructive as he ages, but no less interesting. James Lee Burke has once again re-created our fallen hero and woven a masterful yarn. I was a bit disappointed that we didn't have the same reader as the previous book, but Will Patton does a good job at bringing Louisiana home in the story. Would highly recommend this read
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"always a pleasure"
Can't beat a Burke/Patton combo.? Burke always delivers and Patton is so smooth you are transferred right through the narrating like you can touch the leaves and feel like you are walking the streets of NO.?
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Eva Gannon Chicago, Illinois, US 04-04-09 Member Since 2006- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Burke At His Best"
Dave falls off the wagon and manages to impale himself on a cross of his own making. At one point, it looks very bleak for Dave indeed. Of course, we know that Dave will overcome, but how he does makes for excellent listening.
I've read that Dave can be ethically challenged. This is the first book I've listend to where I finally understand that comment.
Will Patton's narration is as usual, excellent, although he does have a tendency to be "breathy."
His characterization defines Clete Purcell.
This one will keep you sitting in the car or have your headphones glued to your ears.4 of 5 people found this review helpful -
Candace Tracy, CA, United States 12-08-08 Member Since 2005I am a daily commuter. I drive to work Monday - Thursday from the Central Valley to the Silicon Valley in Northern California. My round trip is about 120 miles and I am in the car from 3 - 5 hours per day, depending on the traffic. That is a lot of time to listen to books.
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"Big Fan!"
Being from California, I love hearing the tales of Dave Robicheaux and New Orleans. What an interesting and historical place. James Lee Burke always tells an interesting story and I wish I had begun them in chronilogical order so I could keep up with all of his wives and Clete's activity. But, I have nearly listened to them all and am greatful he has kept the same narrator, who does a fantastic job. Love em!
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Oliver Norman Park, GA, United States 11-05-08 Member Since 2005
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"Easy listen"
I really like this series of books. One of my favorite series. Very descriptive of characters and situations.
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