John Raven Beau (Audible Audio Edition) O'Neil De Noux Richard Louis Books
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John Raven Beau (2011) is a hardboiled police novel. First book in an open-ended series, this novel was named 2011 Best Police Book of the Year by police.writers.com.
Before Katrina - New Orleans is the murder capital of America and her troubled streets give rise to a cop who hunts killers with methodical, calculating precision, innate in a man half-Cajun and half-Sioux. While others lose their heads in the maddening hunt for a cop-killer, Homicide Detective John Raven Beau focuses his instincts in the relentless pursuit of a murderer.
When another police officer is killed, it is obvious - someone is ambushing police officers and a desperate search for the killer grips the department. While others are ripped in the frenzy, Beau remains the cold, calculating pursuer. He will track the killers across miles of dark streets, through swamps, wastelands, over rivers and bayous. He will never give up. And he's an excellent marksman who also carries an obsidian hunting knife.
Born in New Orleans, O'Neil De Noux is a prolific American writer of novels and short stories. Much of his fiction falls under the mystery genre described by critics as hyper-realistic, character-driven crime fiction. He has 30 books in print and over 300 short story sales in multiple genres.
Mr. De Noux's writing has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Shamus Award for Best Short Story (Shamus Awards are given annually to recognize outstanding achievement in private eye fiction) and the Derringer Award for Best Novelette (Derringer Awards are given annually by the Short Mystery Fiction Society to recognize excellence in the short mystery fiction form).
John Raven Beau (Audible Audio Edition) O'Neil De Noux Richard Louis Books
I almost deleted the book and was about to ask for a refund because I was so angry when I read a new version of the media-perpetuated myth that New Orleans is below sea level, this time couched in an even more offensive and less accurate assertion that the founding fathers built the city on land below sea level. Here are some facts: The city was originally built on land above sea level. None of the oldest parts of town ever flood. Over 50% of the populated areas of present day New Orleans are at or above sea level. Nearly all the parts that are not were first developed in the post-war boom shortly after World War II. Fortunately I cooled off from the heat generated by that particular hot button and kept on reading.Uncharacteristically, I literally laughed out loud at the description of the fence topped with "Contadina" wire. Contadina is a brand of tomato paste that in the 1960s aired a TV commercial that went, "Who put 8 great tomatoes in a little bitty can? Contadina!" It's concertina wire, not tomato paste, that is used atop fences when more protection is desired than that afforded by regular barbed wire. Oh, and a fishing line isn't "taught"; it's taut. I've seen Kindle books with worse editing, though. This one had fewer problems than many in this price range, and these two bloopers added to my fun rather than detracting from it.
One of the very few false notes was that our hero's usual meal in Bucktown, home of some of the freshest seafood around, is a cheeseburger with fries. A shrimp or oyster po-boy, or a combination, or catfish, would be more credible.
Otherwise, this half-Cajun reader who lived in the swamps between Golden Meadows and Grand Isle for the first few years of his life, in an environment similar to our hero's life through high school in the swamps farther West, then grew up maybe a mile from Bucktown where our hero lives as this story unfolds, found the descriptions of both the swamp and the city authentic, for the most part.
Certainly the pace made the book hard to put down, the characters were the kind of people you would expect to meet in the Crescent City and were developed just enough to be interesting, in particular the cops who came across like real cops, and the plot had just enough complexity to make for a compelling and enjoyable read. Definitely worth three bucks, and then some.
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John Raven Beau (Audible Audio Edition) O'Neil De Noux Richard Louis Books Reviews
I really enjoy a good murder-mystery and this book certainly did not let me down. I like the way De Noux incorporates the rich history of New Orleans while telling his story. Definitely a must read!
Nice change of pace from this author since he retired LaStanza on his last book. Somewhat tiresome theme evolving; but, overall good entertaining read. Not his best work since it is not set in New Orleans and at times there is difficulty following locations. However, overall not a bad read. If you enjoy De Noux, you'll enjoy.
Oh I loved this book. So much attention to detail. Made me taste feel and smell the surroundings every step of the way. A fabulous read! Can't wait for the next one...
Loved the off beat hero?
We stumbled onto O'Niel DeNoux's work through an interest in James Lee Burke and his Dave Robicheaux novels. We have now purchased 3 of his novels (2 LaStanza's and 1 Beau so far) and can't put his books down. We highly recommend his work!!
Good book
New Orleans is one of America's oldest & most exotic cities. Charming architecture, exotic names, exciting flavors, a true pirate town come to life. It is the perfect setting for this fun, fast paced crime thriller. An enjoyable read all around.
I almost deleted the book and was about to ask for a refund because I was so angry when I read a new version of the media-perpetuated myth that New Orleans is below sea level, this time couched in an even more offensive and less accurate assertion that the founding fathers built the city on land below sea level. Here are some facts The city was originally built on land above sea level. None of the oldest parts of town ever flood. Over 50% of the populated areas of present day New Orleans are at or above sea level. Nearly all the parts that are not were first developed in the post-war boom shortly after World War II. Fortunately I cooled off from the heat generated by that particular hot button and kept on reading.
Uncharacteristically, I literally laughed out loud at the description of the fence topped with "Contadina" wire. Contadina is a brand of tomato paste that in the 1960s aired a TV commercial that went, "Who put 8 great tomatoes in a little bitty can? Contadina!" It's concertina wire, not tomato paste, that is used atop fences when more protection is desired than that afforded by regular barbed wire. Oh, and a fishing line isn't "taught"; it's taut. I've seen books with worse editing, though. This one had fewer problems than many in this price range, and these two bloopers added to my fun rather than detracting from it.
One of the very few false notes was that our hero's usual meal in Bucktown, home of some of the freshest seafood around, is a cheeseburger with fries. A shrimp or oyster po-boy, or a combination, or catfish, would be more credible.
Otherwise, this half-Cajun reader who lived in the swamps between Golden Meadows and Grand Isle for the first few years of his life, in an environment similar to our hero's life through high school in the swamps farther West, then grew up maybe a mile from Bucktown where our hero lives as this story unfolds, found the descriptions of both the swamp and the city authentic, for the most part.
Certainly the pace made the book hard to put down, the characters were the kind of people you would expect to meet in the Crescent City and were developed just enough to be interesting, in particular the cops who came across like real cops, and the plot had just enough complexity to make for a compelling and enjoyable read. Definitely worth three bucks, and then some.
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