James Lee Burke is a great writer. He creates picturesque vistas and poetic thoughts. This book has those aspects, but it still isn't a favorite of mine. I prefer his Dave Robicheaux novels. This book is about Billy Bob Holland, another tortured soul who used to be in law enforcement. Now he works as a defense lawyer in Montana. In this story, he is dealing with a conspiracy that involves law enforcement, the public prosecutor, a senator, and many criminals. The conspiracy is never very clear, and is greatly confusing for most of the book. The resolution isn't very satisfying. If you've read Burke's books before and enjoy his writing style, this book is worth your time. If you're new to Burke, I would recommend reading a Dave Robicheaux novel instead.
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