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Review of "Pegasus Descending: A Dave Robicheaux Novel" by James Lee Burke

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Pegasus Descending: A Dave Robicheaux Novel
by James Lee Burke

Simon & Schuster
Book
$26.00 Suggested Retail Price

A long time ago, our regular hero-type hero, Detective Dave Robicheaux, was working in Florida. He was having a drink in a small bar. In fact, he had lots of drinks in those days. A young friend of his was drinking with him. His friend left and crossed the street where a bank was being robbed. The young man was killed by a shot in the head fired by a robber. Many years later, a young woman moves into New Iberia where Dave lives and works now. She claims that she is the daughter of Dave's young friend who was killed and she wants to get into the truth of the murder. Dave is thrown into the mystery in his usual way. It seems that there is a violent murder that has just occurred and Dave is involved in the case. Then the young woman whose name is Patricia begins passing out questionable hundred dollar bills. There is a lot going on in this novel. Almost every one presents a new puzzle to confuse the reader. This is a dark, suspense-filled novel which is a specialty of James Lee Burke. This time I was as confused as the hero seemed to be. He got everything straightened out. I am not sure I did.


Rainbo Electronic Reviews published this review in our September, 2006 issue.



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