John Raven Beau

In "John Raven Beau," a gripping hardboiled police novel set in pre-Katrina New Orleans, Homicide Detective John Raven Beau—a half-Cajun and half-Sioux cop—navigates the city's turbulent streets in the relentless pursuit of a cop-killer targeting law enforcement. As the murder capital of America, New Orleans' dark alleys and swamps serve as the backdrop for Beau's calculated hunt, showcasing his exceptional skills as a marksman and his determination to bring the murderer to justice. This award-winning debut by O'Neil De Noux marks the beginning of an open-ended series, blending hyper-realistic storytelling with character-driven crime fiction.