Black Cherry Blues
Black Cherry Blues by James Lee Burke, published by Phoenix in 2005, is a gripping narrative that follows the struggles of Dave Robicheaux. This New Ed edition spans 387 pages and is presented in English. The story delves into Robicheaux’s personal tragedy and his battle with alcohol addiction, set against a backdrop of vivid dreams and haunting visitations. His fragile peace is disrupted by the arrival of Dixie Lee Pugh, whose presence brings a wave of murder and violence, thrusting Robicheaux into a perilous situation.
Readers will find a complex exploration of Robicheaux’s life as he grapples with his past and the escalating threats surrounding him. The narrative intensifies as he becomes the prime suspect in a series of brutal killings, forcing him to confront not only external dangers but also his own demons. The stakes rise dramatically when the safety of his young ward, Alafair, is jeopardized, pushing Robicheaux to the brink. This edition offers a deep dive into themes of personal struggle and the impact of violence, making it a significant entry in the realm of fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
Personal tragedy has left Dave Robicheaux close to the edge. Battling against his old addiction to alcohol and haunted nightly by vivid dreams and visitations, Dave finds his only tranquility at home with his young ward Alafair. But even this fragile peace is shattered by the arrival of Dixie Lee Pugh who brings with him a brutal trail of murder and violence. involved than he bargained for when he finds himself suspect Number One in the series of bloody killings. Forced to leave his home, Robicheaux’s precarious existence reaches breaking point when Alafair’s life is threatened.
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