Crusader's Cross

In "Crusader’s Cross," critically acclaimed crime writer James Lee Burke returns to Louisiana with his iconic protagonist, Dave Robicheaux, who grapples with haunting memories from his past as he investigates a decades-old case tied to a mysterious young woman named Ida Durbin. As Robicheaux delves into her disappearance—complicated by mob connections and violent tensions in New Orleans—he faces threats from local lawmen while becoming entangled with the enigmatic Chalons family and a captivating nun. This darkly atmospheric novel combines suspense with Burke's signature lyrical style, inviting listeners on a gripping journey through sin and redemption.