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In the Moon of Red Ponies: A Novel (Hardcover)

by James Lee Burke (Author) "MY LAW OFFICE was located on the old courthouse square of Missoula, Montana, not far from the two or three blocks of low-end bars and..." (more)
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In this top-notch fourth novel in Burke's series featuring ex–Texas Ranger attorney Billy Bob Holland, Billy Bob has moved his family and practice to the pastoral city of Missoula, Mont., the setting of his last adventure (Bitterroot, 2001), only to discover that the psychopathic ex-biker/rodeo clown, Wyatt Dixon (who buried Billy Bob's private investigator wife, Temple, alive), is out of prison on a technicality and claiming to be a born-again Christian. Billy Bob befriends alcoholic Desert Storm hero Johnny American Horse, a sometime breeder of horses and eco-activist who—when not in the drunk tank—is carrying on a passionate affair with Amber Finley, the daughter of Romulus Finley, a vindictive and bigoted powerful U.S. senator. When Johnny is suspected of murdering the hit man who invaded his home as well as masterminding the burglary of Global Research (a high-tech agricultural lab), making off with its computer files, the action picks up quickly. Noted for quirky characters and intricate plots, Burke introduces demon-driven sheriff's deputy Darrel McComb—an ex–war hero and former mercenary pilot who flew cocaine for the contras—who has an erotic fixation on Amber. Factor in private security agency chief Greta Lundstrum, FBI agent Seth Masterson and Karsten Mabus, CEO of the company that owns Global Research, and the mayhem builds to a gripping, spine-tingling finale.
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James Lee Burke is at his gripping best in this story of murder and conspiracy against Johnny American Horse, a decorated Native American war veteran and eco-activist whose mad, bad lady love is the beautiful daughter of a U.S. Senator. Lawyer (and former Texas Ranger) Billy Bob Holland finds his whole family under threat when he tries to defend Johnny. Tom Stechschulte is particularly delicious in his portrayal of the Southern-fried nut job, Wyatt Dixon, who once buried Billy Bob's wife alive but is now out of prison and praising the Lord. But Stechschulte's ease with all the demands of this top-notch thriller, from violence, to breathless panic, to love, is brilliant, the sum even greater than a series of masterful character parts. B.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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MY LAW OFFICE was located on the old courthouse square of Missoula, Montana, not far from the two or three blocks of low-end bars and hotels that front the railyards, where occasionally Johnny American Horse ended up on a Sunday morning, sleeping in a doorway, shivering in the cold. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised!, Jul 24 2004
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My first thought about this book was, "Oh, God, it's set in Montana. Where's he going to go with this?" I was expecting snoozeville but instead got a great mystery with believable characters (if you think this is the norm, folks, you don't read very much). I'm now working on THE LAST CAR TO ELYSIAN FIELDS and have to say that this novel is as good if not better than MOON OF THE RED PONIES.

Also recommended: THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD

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5.0 out of 5 stars Burke, The Best at his craft!, Jul 11 2004
This is the best of the Billy Bob series! The other reviewers have already summed up the plot so I won't rehash that, but let me say this is the best of the Billy Bob Holland books. In fact, I think this is as good as any of the Dave Robicheaux novels (which are my favorites!). The book is beautifully written, with a complex plot and wonderful characters who seem to jump from the pages (or from real life). Mood, dialog, and plot Mr. Burke give it all to us!

I also recommend: "A Tourist in the Yucatan" cool thriller!

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2.0 out of 5 stars When Bad Things Happen to good people, Jul 9 2004
By Toby Heaton (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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One of the great things about Burke's Robicheaux series is that Robicheaux has lines -- and both the reader and his enemies are often surprised at where they are. When they get crossed, stuff happens. Robicheaux pays a penalty, physically and emotionally. Billy Bob Holland might seem to be a Robicheaux clone, transplanted to Montana; but Mr. Holland is a civilized man -- a former Texas Ranger and prosecuting attorney -- who has no lines. Threaten his friends, his wife, kill his horse, attempt to kill his wife: his reponse: talk, reason, shift the target to someone else's back. Just another wimp who knows who's doing the damage but has answer in kind. In this novel Holland is a prop, a sideline clown to the real actors: Johnny American Horse and his wife Amber, the reformed sociopath Wyatt Dixon; and the sheriff's deputy Darrel McComb. Plenty of bad guys, but, oh yeah, they all get off. As always, Burke writes exceptionally well, but his writing cannot overcome a weak and boring storyline. Readers wanting a better read should look at the Robicheaux series.
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1.0 out of 5 stars James Lee Burke has become a wimp
In his latest book, James Lee Burke has put together a wimpy, dog tired plea for the ecology that goes nowhere. Read more
Published on Jul 4 2004 by John R. Schill

3.0 out of 5 stars Montana-Gate
James Lee Burke is one of my favorite authors. While his left-leaning political views don't coincide with my own, I respect the purity of his beliefs, which usually fit within... Read more
Published on Jul 2 2004 by Gary Griffiths

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous ferociously brisk thriller
Former Texas Ranger Billy Bob Holland and his wife Temple relocate to Missoula, Montana where he opens up a law practice. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars Life itself
William Faulkner once said that the only thing worth writing about was the conflict within the human heart. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Burke Novel --- Very Highly Recommended
IN THE MOON OF RED PONIES is a surprise on a number of levels. It has been a few years since James Lee Burke has published a Billy Bob Holland novel; the ending of the last,... Read more
Published on Jun 20 2004 by Bookreporter.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Fourth in the series
This well-written novel by James lee Burke had me from page one until it ended. My introduction to Mr. Burke came with LAST CAR TO ELYSIAN FIELDS--a tour-de-force. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Billy Bob Holland books
I never thought I'd love a book where the main character is named Billy Bob! The other reviewers have already summed up the plot so I won't rehash that, but let me say this is... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by Shelly Aster

4.0 out of 5 stars What Is the Right Thing to Do?
Seldom has a violent mystery story attacked the question of human potential to do good or evil as powerfully as "In the Moon of Red Ponies" does. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by Professor Donald Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars A modern morality tale
With his recent mystery novel, Burke is back! The last book I read by this author was The Last Car to Elysian Fields, a Dave Robicheaux novel, which I found a disappointment, to... Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by Luan Gaines

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