In the Moon of Red Ponies, James Lee Burke
In the Moon of Red Ponies, James Lee Burke
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In the Moon of Red Ponies

Author: James Lee Burke

Narrator: Tom Stechschulte

Abridged: 12 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/08/2004


Synopsis

Haunting suspense and captivating villains, the hallmark of James Lee Burke’s bestselling novels of evil and redemption, are brilliantly evoked in his new Billy Bob Holland opus, the follow-up to the popular and critically acclaimed Bitterroot.

“James Lee Burke tells a story in a style all his own, in language that's alive, electric. He's a master at setting mood, laying in atmosphere, all with quirky dialogue that's a delight.” —Elmore Leonard

In James Lee Burke’s last novel featuring Billy Bob Holland, Bitterroot, the former Texas Ranger left his home state to help a friend threatened by the most dangerous sociopath Billy Bob had ever faced. After vanquishing a truly iniquitous collection of violent individuals, Billy moved his family to west Montana and hung out a shingle for his law practice. But in In the Moon of Red Ponies, he discovers that jail cells have revolving doors and that the government he had sworn to serve may have become his enemy.

His first client in Missoula is Johnny American Horse, a young activist for land preservation and the rights of Native Americans. Johnny is charged with the murder of two mysterious men—who seem to have recently tried to kill Johnny themselves, or at least scare him off his political causes. As Billy Bob investigates, he discovers a web of intrigue surrounding the case and its players: Johnny's girlfriend, Amber Finley, as reckless as she is defiant—and the daughter of one of Montana's US senators; Darrel McComb, a Missoula police detective who is obsessed with Amber; and Seth Masterson, an enigmatic government agent whose presence in town makes Billy Bob wonder why Washington has become so concerned with an obscure murder case on the fringes of the Bitterroot Mountains.

As complications mount and the dead bodies multiply, Billy Bob is drawn closer to the truth behind Johnny American Horse’s arrest—and discovers a greater danger to himself and to his whole family. How Billy Bob strikes back at evil and protects his kin is the masterful triumph of In the Moon of Red Ponies.

Beautifully written, with an intriguing plot and characters whose conflicts seem as real as life itself, this novel shows James Lee Burke again in the top form that has made him a critical favorite and a national bestseller.

About James Lee Burke

American mystery author, James Lee Burke, was born in Houston, Texas, explaining why most of the lead characters in his novels are Texan. He has won two Edgar awards, which is a very rare experience, and is a bestselling author of two short story collections and over thirty novels. Burke is best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. His Edgar Awards were for Black Cherry and Cimarron Rose. Two of his series were made into screen plays with each movie having a-list actors playing the Robicheaux character (Alec Baldwin - Heaven's Prisoners, and Tommy Lee Jones- In the Electric Mist).

A writer must usually hold down other employment while they attempt to gain a degree of following readers. Burke's various jobs included.......truck driver, newspaper reporter, social worker, land surveyor, unemployment system employee, Job Corps worker, teacher, and finally, novelist.

Burke lives in Montana with his wife, Pearl, two daughters, and four grandchildren. His favorite advice was given by Irving Stone, when Burke was nineteen.......... "Never write a story to pay your gas bill......if you do, be assured your utilities will be turned off".


Reviews

Goodreads review by D.C. on August 31, 2011

My absolute favourite Billy Bob Holland tale. Written with a lyrical beauty that left me breathless. This is a stunning book for all sorts of reasons--gripping, well written and a joy. Thoroughly recommended. If you have not dipped your toe into Billy Bob's world and think that New Orleans and Robic......more

Goodreads review by David on December 01, 2015

I enjoy the Billy Bob Holland series much more than Mr. Burke's Dave Robiwhatever novels, though they share some of the same style and the characters are somewhat similar. The setting (Montana) is quite different. The one element that crosses over is the blustering and threatening of one another. Bu......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on September 26, 2016

This is a great introduction to the descriptive genius of James Lee Burke. His written words have the ability to capture the beauty of the landscape and mood while highlighting the troubling powers of the demons living within the characters. Poetic and captivating, Burke is an author worth checking......more

Goodreads review by Michael on May 12, 2009

Burke tells a story of the country around Missoula Montana and includes relations with American Indians and corporations that set their own gains above ecological benefit. Johnny American Horse is a war hero. He's an American Indian attempting to stop oil companies from drilling on Indian Land. He se......more

Goodreads review by Yigal on October 30, 2024

even more than 4*. very good thriller."it is about courage, sekf sacrifice and humility". really nice.......more