A Private Cathedral: A Dave Robicheaux Novel

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Caught in a brutal family rivalry in Louisiana, Detective Dave Robicheaux faces his most formidable foe yet: a time-traveling superhuman assassin. The Shondell and Balangie families have a long history of merciless conflict, but their youngest heirs, rock musician teenagers Johnny Shondell and Isolde Balangie, have fallen in love and fled after Isolde was sold into sexual slavery by Johnny's uncle. As Robicheaux investigates their disappearance, he becomes entangled with Isolde's mother and her father's mistress, a ruthless New Orleans mafioso driven by jealousy. In retaliation, the mafioso hires a mysterious assassin to target Robicheaux and his partner, Clete Purcel. This hitman possesses the terrifying ability to induce hallucinations and travels on a ghost ship that appears without warning. To save Johnny and Isolde, Robicheaux must confront his own demons—struggles with alcoholism, haunting memories from Vietnam, and the loss of women he loved. This gripping narrative blends crime, romance, mythology, horror, and science fiction, showcasing the profound and overwhelming power of love.