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The Jealous Kind

By: James Lee Burke
Narrated by: Will Patton
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On its surface life in Houston is as you would expect: drive-in restaurants, souped-up cars, jukeboxes, teenagers discovering their sexuality. Against this backdrop Aaron Holland Broussard discovers the poignancy of first love and a world of violence he did not know existed. When Aaron spots the beautiful Valerie Epstein fighting with her boyfriend, he inadvertently challenges the power of the Mob. He also discovers he must find the courage his father had found as an American soldier in the Great War.

©2016 James Lee Burke (P)2017 Simon & Schuster Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Mystery

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Critic reviews

Praise for the author:
"One of the great American novelists - in any genre. In more than 30 novels over four decades, he has demonstrated repeatedly that he is a supreme storyteller and among the finest writers of contemporary prose" ( Daily Mail)
"A fantastic novelist...so far above the prevailing standards of crime fiction that it is pointless to make the comparisons." ( Daily Express)
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Love listening to Mr Burkes Work he paints a picture with his words.five stars 🌠✴️✡️✴️✡️
Brilliant

Mr Burka paints a picture with his words

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Such a gripping story from beginning to end, the multiple voices of the narrator turn the words into visual images. Loved it!!!

Another Fantastic book

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Great writer, great reader. Nothing to add to this, except that I highly recommend this book.

Fabulous

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What a great story and performance. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Possibly James Lee Burke’s finest hour and that’s saying something.

Please make a movie

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Mr. Burke's excellent prose and Mr. Patton's superb narration make this another winning combo. Keep it up.

James Lee Quality

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Beautifully written, extending the themes of loss and redemption, of people existing with hope and despair that mark his detective novels but expanding and deepening them in the tale of one kid who thought he was doing one good deed and the world of hurt and unexpected consequences that follow. I will listen to anything Will Patton reads, he captures the cadence of Burke's writing almost like poetry.

An American Masterpiece

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Very atmospheric, set in the 50's. Like a prequel for a Dave Robichaux adventure. Recommended.

Good in parts

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As always Burke's writing shines and Will Patton's narration is flawless. If you haven't listened to this compelling duo before I strongly suggest you give them a go.

A great listen

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A very interesting and compelling story, and as always beautifully written. Listening to Will Patton narrating James Lee Burke is like music to my ears.

One of James Lee Burke's best novels.

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The performance of this book makes it. I don't think I appreciated how a narrator could make a story come alive. I recommend this book to anyone who has been a teenager and got themselves into trouble that has gone too far.

Best book I have read this year.

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