Heaven's Prisoners by James Lee Burke

In this gripping tale of suspense and redemption, a former New Orleans detective, Dave Robicheaux, seeks solace in the quiet life of a bait shop owner in the Louisiana bayou. However, his peaceful existence is shattered when he rescues a young girl from a plane crash, inadvertently drawing him back into a world of crime and corruption. As he delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the crash, Robicheaux confronts his own demons while navigating a treacherous web of deceit, violence, and betrayal, ultimately discovering that the past is never truly behind him.

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