Libra is a 1988 novel by Don DeLillo that describes the life of Lee Harvey Oswald and his participation in a fictional CIA conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. The novel blends historical fact with fictional supposition.
James Lee Burke is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for Black Cherry Blues (1990) and Cimarron Rose (1998), and has also been presented with the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. The Robicheaux character has been portrayed twice on screen, first by Alec Baldwin and then Tommy Lee Jones.
Heaven's Prisoners is a 1996 American dramatic crime thriller film directed by Phil Joanou and starring Alec Baldwin, Kelly Lynch, Mary Stuart Masterson, Teri Hatcher and Eric Roberts. It is based on a Dave Robicheaux homonymous novel by James Lee Burke. Harley Peyton and Scott Frank wrote the screenplay.
Dave Robicheaux is a fictional character in a series of mystery novels by American crime writer James Lee Burke. He first appeared in The Neon Rain (1987).
In the Electric Mist is a 2009 French/American mystery drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, and written by Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski based on the novel In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke; it stars Tommy Lee Jones in the lead role of Louisiana police detective Dave Robicheaux.
Harley Peyton is an American television producer and writer. He worked in both capacities on Twin Peaks and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his writing on the series.
The Tin Roof Blowdown (2007) is a crime novel by American author James Lee Burke.
Pegasus Descending is a crime novel by James Lee Burke.
Heaven's Prisoners is a crime novel written by James Lee Burke and published by Simon & Schuster in 1988. The fictional work follows Dave Robicheaux, a retired police officer and army lieutenant, who finds himself in a situation where he must protect his wife and a plane-crash survivor from a local drug kingpin. Heaven's Prisoners is the second novel by James Lee Burke featuring Dave Robicheaux, and was adapted into a film in 1996.
The Neon Rain is a crime novel by James Lee Burke, the first in a series featuring the fictional detective Dave Robicheaux.
Purple Cane Road is a crime novel by James Lee Burke.
A Brightness Long Ago is a historical fantasy novel by Canadian writer Guy Gavriel Kay published in 2019 by Viking Press. It is inspired from the events of 15th-century Italy leading to the Italian Wars, and particularly the feud between Federico da Montefeltro and Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta.
Simone St. James is a Canadian author of mystery, historical fiction, and romance novels. Simone lives outside of Toronto, Canada and had twenty years of experience in the television business before leaving to write full-time.
Trouble the Saints is a 2020 historical fantasy novel by Alaya Dawn Johnson. It was first published by Tor Books/Macmillan Publishers.
The Hunger is a 2018 historical horror novel by Alma Katsu. It is a reimagining of the events of the Donner Party which includes supernatural elements. It received critical praise and was nominated for the 2018 Bram Stoker Award for Novel as well as the 2019 Locus Award for Best Horror Novel.
Innocence is a novel by American author Dean Koontz, first published in 2013. The book is known for its intricate plot, blending elements of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural.
Missing You is a suspense/thriller novel by American writer Harlan Coben, published in 2014. The novel has garnered attention for its intricate plot involving online dating, unsolved murder, and the emotional journey of its protagonist, NYPD Detective Kat Donovan. Missing You was nominated for 2014 Audie Award for Mystery.
Fool Me Once is a mystery-thriller written by Harlan Coben and known for its intricate plot and narrative turns. It explores the life of Maya, a former military pilot who is thrust into a perplexing situation when she spots her supposedly deceased husband on her nanny cam. This bewildering incident sets the stage for a story filled with suspense, deception, and unexpected twists.
The New Iberia Blues is a novel by American author James Lee Burke. It is a compelling addition to the Dave Robicheaux series, known for its profound narrative and atmospheric depth. Set in the evocative landscapes of Louisiana, the novel continues to explore the complex tapestry of human emotions and relationships that has become synonymous with Burke's work. Known for his lyrical prose and the ability to paint vivid pictures of Louisiana's unique charm, Burke ensures that this novel, like its predecessors, is not just a tale of mystery but also a poignant exploration of the intricacies of the human condition. Named one of the best crime novels of 2019 by The New York Times Book Review.
Beautiful, Frightening, and Silent is a gothic horror novel by Jennifer Anne Gordon that delves into the psychological depths of grief, guilt, and the supernatural. Set on the haunted Dagger Island, the novel intertwines the lives of Adam, a man overwhelmed by the loss of his family, and Anthony, an elderly man haunted by the ghost of his past lover. The novel is recognized for its detailed setting and exploration of themes such as redemption and longing.
