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He didnt write another novel for 16 years when he started his dave robicheaux series set in the cajun country of louisiana. Lay down my sword and shield audiobook listen instantly. By the time of rain gods, hack holland is a grizzled old texas lawman still not ready to. James lee burke, great series of louisiana mystery,the neon rain dave. This book preceded it by about 20 years, and i wish i had read it first. Lay down my sword and shield by james lee burke abebooks. Lay down my sword and shield audiobook, by james lee burke.
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