In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead

By: James Lee Burke

Narrated by: Mark Hammer

The sixth in the New York Times bestselling Dave Robicheaux series delivers a heart-pounding bayou manhunt—and features “one of the coolest, earthiest heroes in thrillerdom” (Entertainment Weekly).

When Hollywood invades New Iberia Parish to film a Civil War epic, restless specters waiting in the shadows for Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux are reawakened—ghosts of a history best left undisturbed.

Hunting a serial killer preying on the lawless young, Robicheaux comes face-to-face with the elusive guardians of his darkest torments—who hold the key to his ultimate salvation or a final, fatal downfall.

Better than I thought

If you could sum up In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead in three words, what would they be?

Very - good

What aspect of Mark Hammer’s performance would you have changed?

he is so dry I can't tell when he changes characters. his voice is so gravely & nasal i can not picture him as Dave. No disrespect to Mr. Hammer. I just don't care for his reading in these novels

Any additional comments?

I would love to have the whole series re read by Will Patton.

Spellbinding

Very good book. Extremely well read by the narrator. I loved the story, and the setting. I enjoyed the movie and read (listened to) the book afterwards. If you like detective books you will like this one.

Left Turn Ending

Burke gives us yet another well written prose style book but there seems to be certain words he uses more than once in every book I have read so far e.g "fecund". I have to say I am not reading the series in strict order. They are so well crafted each book can stand alone. I am aware of the Hammer vs. Patton divide, but personally I think both men bring their own set of skills to the narration and both give a pleasant listen. As far as the characters of Bootsy, Alafair and Rosie seem to be almost after thoughts at times; dare I say 'Filler". That is why I thought this book took a really sharp left turn with the focus sharply on Alafair. Would I recommend it? Absolutely!

very graffic

a bit more disturbing than previous. Great writing and acting. Burke's literary skills delight the English teachers' souls.

Great read

One of his better books although women officers
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