Robicheaux : a novel
(Book)

"Dave Robicheaux is a haunted man. From the acts he committed in Vietnam, to his battles with alcoholism, to the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Molly, his thoughts drift from one irreconcilable memory to the next. Images of ghosts pepper his reality. Robicheauxs only beacon remains serving as a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana. It's in that capacity that Robicheaux crosses paths with powerful mob boss, Tony Nemo. Tony has a Civil War sword hed like to give to Levon Broussard, a popular local author whose books have been adapted into major Hollywood films. The swords history can be traced back to Broussards ancestors, and Tony figures it belongs to Levon. But Tonys intentions arent so pure; he believes the gift will lead to a slice of Broussards lucrative film adaptations. Then theres Jimmy Nightengale, the young poster boy of New Orleans wealth and glamour. Jimmys fond of Levons work, and even fonder of his beautiful, enigmatic wife, Rowena. Tony thinks Jimmy can be a US Senator someday, and has the resources and clout to make it happen. Theres something off about the relationship between these three men, and after a vicious assault, its up to Robicheaux to uncover the truth. Complicating matters is the sudden death of T.J. Dartez, the New Iberian local responsible for Mollys death. Robicheauxs colleague, Spade Labiche, thinks Robicheaux had something to do with it. Robicheauxs determined to clear his name. Hes not alone; his daughter, Alafair, along with his old friend, Clete Purcel are right by Robicheauxs side as he searches for the killer, where a shocking discovery awaits." -- From Amazon.com.