Rain Gods A Novel
Rain Gods A Novel by James Lee Burke, published by Simon and Schuster on July 13, 2021, is a gripping tale set in a heat-cracked border town. This edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland as he confronts a chilling case involving the discovery of nine illegal aliens, women and girls, murdered execution-style. As Hackberry grapples with his own demons and the complexities of the investigation, he finds himself entangled in a web of violence that threatens not only his life but also the lives of those around him.
Readers will encounter a narrative that delves into themes of survival and moral ambiguity, as Hackberry navigates a landscape filled with danger and desperation. The plot thickens with the introduction of Pete Flores, a damaged Iraq veteran, and his girlfriend, Vikki Gaddis, who are fleeing from those intent on harming them. With the sinister presence of Preacher Jack Collins, a serial killer for hire, the tension escalates, leading to a harrowing race against time. This novel intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and Southern fiction, offering a complex exploration of human nature and the darker sides of society.
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“America’s best novelist” (The Denver Post) brings back one of his most fascinating characters—Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland, cousin to lawman Billy Bob Holland—in this heart-pounding bestseller.
In a heat-cracked border town, the bodies of nine illegal aliens—women and girls, killed execution-style—are unearthed in a shallow grave. Haunted by a past he can’t shake and his own private demons, Hack attempts to untangle the grisly case, which may lead to more bloodshed. Damaged young Iraq vet Pete Flores, who saw too much before fleeing the crime scene, and his girlfriend, Vikki Gaddis, are running for their lives. Sorting through the lowlifes who are hunting down Pete, and with Preacher Jack Collins, a Godfearing serial killer for hire, in the mix, Hack is caught up in a terrifying race for survival—for Pete, Vikki, and himself.
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