The Neon Rain

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The James Lee Burke series is a series of detective novels written by American author James Lee Burke. The series follows Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux as he investigates crimes in New Orleans and the surrounding bayous. The series is known for its atmospheric writing, complex characters, and gritty realism.

The Neon Rain follows the story of Detective Dave Robicheaux as he investigates a series of murders in New Orleans. The murders are linked to a powerful politician, and Robicheaux must deal with corruption and danger as he tries to solve the case. The characters are well-developed and the story is suspenseful and gripping. The Neon Rain is a great example of a crime thriller.

The characters in James Lee Burke’s books are often compared to those of other crime fiction writers, such as Elmore Leonard and Michael Connelly.

“The Neon Rain” is the first book in James Lee Burke’s Dave Robicheaux series. The book was published in 1987 and won an Edgar Award for Best First Novel.

The book follows New Orleans police detective Dave Robicheaux as he investigates a series of murders that may be connected to a Vietnamese refugee named Babineau. The case leads Robicheaux into the dark side of the city, where he must confront his own demons as well as the dangerous criminals he is after.

Burke’s prose is lyrical and atmospheric, and he paints a vivid picture of New Orleans in the 1980s. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is suspenseful. The Neon Rain is a great debut novel that sets the stage for the rest of the series.