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The Hadacol Boogie

A Dave Robicheaux Novel

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The Hadacol Boogie

By: James Lee Burke
Narrated by: Will Patton
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Dave Robicheaux, James Lee Burke’s iconic detective, returns to investigate the death of an unidentified woman—pulling him into a vortex of corruption and violence in the Louisiana bayou.

When a cloaked, disfigured man leaves a dead woman in a garbage bag on Dave Robicheaux’s property, he knows something bigger—and even darker—is at play. And his daughter Alafair knew someone with the same tattoos: a rose on each breast.

Dave’s longtime friend and former partner, the volatile but fiercely loyal Clete Purcel, searches for clues in the seedy underworld of the local saloon, but he’s being targeted by a violent man with potential Mob connections. Dave’s new partner, a homicide detective who faces sexist and racist harassment from their colleagues, hides a past that may link her to the murder. And the local handyman leaves cryptic notes and warns of the ghosts who roam the shores of the bayou.

With his brilliant prose and quintessential cast of characters, James Lee Burke weaves a portrait of a gritty, violent Louisiana at the turn of the 20th century. Visceral, atmospheric, and wholly original, The Hadacol Boogie reminds us of Dave Robicheaux’s fierce determination to confront evil both past and present. Crime Fiction Hard-Boiled Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime
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"Patton perfectly captures the mood of this thought-provoking mystery with a stylish and memorable performance."
Vivid Descriptions • Atmospheric Setting • Outstanding Narration • Engaging Storytelling • Poetic Prose

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I have listened to 32 James Lee Burke novels. I am a fan. But this novel was so dark that it was putting me in a bad mood. One day I realized that it was all right to just put it down and move on to my next Elmore Leonard. So that is what I did.

Could not finish this book

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As always another excellent read. James Lee Burke does draws you in and makes you feel as though you know the characters personally.

Outstanding

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With Dave, and Clete, and Helen, and Alafair. And the great narration by Will Patton.

So good to be back on the bayou

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David and Clare are two of the best fictional characters I have ever encountered . Soutlh West Louisiana is like no other place on the planet.!

Another wonderful tale!

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Will Patton is the best. I have enjoyed his work on several novels and hope to hear him do some more.

. favorite

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