Jolie Blon's Bounce by
James Lee Burke
hbk out August 02
Published by Orion
at £12.99
In Jolie Blon's Bounce, small town
hustler and gifted musician Tee Bobby Hulin is arrested for the rape and murder of
Amanda Boudreau and attempts suicide in his cell. Detective Dave Robicheaux
believes Tee Bobby is innocent but his prints are found at the crime scene. Wealthy
lawyer Perry LaSalles defends Tee Bobby; driven by guilt rooted in his family's
shameful past. The LaSalles had built their fortune on the back of slave labour and
Tee Bobby's grandmother had been seduced by Perry's grandfather. As ever James
Lee Burke writes with passion and poetry: detailing the brutal legacy of Louisiana's
bitter history and flawed hero Robicheaux's struggle for humanity and decency.
M.E.N. 19.12.02
(
Cath Staincliffe
author of the popular Sal Kilkenny mysteries set on the mean streets of Manchester)
