“America’s best novelist” (The Denver Post) and “the reigning champ of nostalgia noir” (The New York Times Book Review) introduces his most evil character yet in the twentieth thriller in the outstanding Dave Robicheaux series. Famously lauded by his peers – Connelly, Crais, Hall, – this edition contains a personal and deeply felt appreciation by George Pelecanos. He touches on why this writer is held in such affection, it also combs the career of Jim Burke to remind us that he was one of the first of a group of writers that re-modelled the crime thriller from the dusty and stagnant cul-de-sac of the 80s thriller. It is a stand out appreciation and a stand out association.
Published 28 September 2013 in an edition of only 65 numbered and signed copies.
