Black Cherry Blues: A Novel (Dave Robicheaux Book 3)

Name: Black Cherry Blues: A Novel (Dave Robicheaux Book 3)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (5325 reviews)
Author: James Lee Burke

by James Lee Burke

Mystery Thriller Literary Fiction

4.4 (5,325)

4.4 stars from 5,325 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

342 pages~5.7 hr readPublished by Little, BrownPublished 1989-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want crime fiction with real emotional weight, where trauma drives the plot rather than just decoration.
You're drawn to protagonists who are damaged but fundamentally good, trying to rebuild while the world pulls them back down.
You appreciate prose that moves between violence and beauty without being purple or overwrought.

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You prefer fast-paced plots where the detective has all the answers and closure comes neat and tidy.
You're looking for crime fiction that stays procedural and avoids getting into the darker psychology of violence.
You want straightforward good-versus-bad storytelling without moral ambiguity or characters making mistakes under pressure.

About this book

Former Louisiana homicide detective Dave Robicheaux is attempting to rebuild his life after his wife's murder. He has left law enforcement to open a fishing business and raise his adopted daughter, Alafair. Hoping Montana would offer safety compared to Louisiana, Robicheaux is drawn into an investigation when two Native American activists disappear. His inquiry uncovers connections to organized crime and oil companies. Complications arise when someone from Robicheaux's past resurfaces—the person responsible for driving him from New Orleans and killing his wife—now targeting young Alafair. The novel moves between New Orleans and Montana as Robicheaux confronts both his history and present dangers. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, Black Cherry Blues is the third Dave Robicheaux novel by James Lee Burke.

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Currently around #23K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 21% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 5,325 reviews

Gaining approximately 37 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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