Heaven's Prisoners

In James Lee Burke's second Robicheaux novel, former detective Dave Robicheaux seeks solace in the serene Louisiana bayou, aiming to leave his tumultuous past behind. However, his plans for a peaceful life are disrupted when a plane crash introduces a young girl and a world filled with murder, deception, and criminal intrigue. Faced with familiar adversaries, including a menacing local thug and a reckless Federal agent, Robicheaux must navigate a perilous landscape where danger lurks at every turn.