Down on the Pontchartrain (John Raven Beau Short Story)
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Showing of 13 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I almost deleted the book and was about to ask for a refund because I was so angry when I read a new version of the media-perpetuated myth that New Orleans is below sea level, this time couched in an even more offensive and less accurate assertion that the founding fathers built the city on land below sea level. Here are some facts: The city was originally built on land above sea level.
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None of the oldest parts of town ever flood. Nearly all the parts that are not were first developed in the post-war boom shortly after World War II. Fortunately I cooled off from the heat generated by that particular hot button and kept on reading. Uncharacteristically, I literally laughed out loud at the description of the fence topped with "Contadina" wire.
Contadina is a brand of tomato paste that in the s aired a TV commercial that went, "Who put 8 great tomatoes in a little bitty can? Oh, and a fishing line isn't "taught"; it's taut. I've seen Kindle books with worse editing, though. This one had fewer problems than many in this price range, and these two bloopers added to my fun rather than detracting from it. One of the very few false notes was that our hero's usual meal in Bucktown, home of some of the freshest seafood around, is a cheeseburger with fries.
A shrimp or oyster po-boy, or a combination, or catfish, would be more credible. Otherwise, this half-Cajun reader who lived in the swamps between Golden Meadows and Grand Isle for the first few years of his life, in an environment similar to our hero's life through high school in the swamps farther West, then grew up maybe a mile from Bucktown where our hero lives as this story unfolds, found the descriptions of both the swamp and the city authentic, for the most part.
Certainly the pace made the book hard to put down, the characters were the kind of people you would expect to meet in the Crescent City and were developed just enough to be interesting, in particular the cops who came across like real cops, and the plot had just enough complexity to make for a compelling and enjoyable read. Definitely worth three bucks, and then some. Charming architecture, exotic names, exciting flavors, a true pirate town come to life. It is the perfect setting for this fun, fast paced crime thriller.
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We have now purchased 3 of his novels 2 LaStanza's and 1 Beau so far and can't put his books down. We highly recommend his work!! Loved the off beat hero? Oh I loved this book. So much attention to detail. Made me taste feel and smell the surroundings every step of the way. Can't wait for the next one Nice change of pace from this author since he retired LaStanza on his last book. Somewhat tiresome theme evolving; but, overall good entertaining read.
Not his best work since it is not set in New Orleans and at times there is difficulty following locations. However, overall not a bad read. If you enjoy De Noux, you'll enjoy. I really enjoy a good murder-mystery and this book certainly did not let me down. I like the way De Noux incorporates the rich history of New Orleans while telling his story. Definitely a must read!
De Noux has influenced a number of published writers at the beginning of their careers. His police procedural novels and mystery stories have been lauded for their hyper-realism, sharp dialogue and strong use of setting, primarily New Orleans.
He has also carved a niche with his genre-blending fiction, mixing erotica with mysteries, science-fiction and humor. Educated in Catholic schools like St. Consequently, the De Noux family traveled extensively. While in Italy, De Noux began his life-long love of books and movies.
Reading a book a week from the army post library, he saw just about every Hollywood movie produced between to at the post theatre. He was able to see Psycho at age thirteen, which drew him to greatly admire, and later closely study the works of Alfred Hitchcock. He quickly moved on to the Horatio Hornblower novels of C. Kennedy, an event which changed his life dramatically.
Awakening to the dramatic social changes occurring in the south in the s, De Noux grew to admire Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Influence of his Family The trauma of Vietnam visited the De Noux home with telling effects as his father, set to retire in , volunteered for service in Vietnam. A criminal investigator for the C. Upon earning a gold certificate as a top English student, De Noux, a faithful Marvel Comics fan, listed Stan Lee as his favorite author to the chagrin of the Christian Brothers.
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Wells, George Orwell, J. During the next few years De Noux penned twenty of the worst science-fiction stories ever written. He still has the stories and goes back to them to remind himself just how badly he could write. Army for service in Vietnam. While awaiting shipment to Southeast Asia, angry at being a second-generation to serve in Vietnam, De Noux was shocked when his shipment was cancelled as the gradual reduction in forces began. His army MOS was Photographer: De Noux took run-of-the-mill army pictures while expressing himself creatively with black-and-white still-life photos, winning several Best Photo Awards.
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The release of the long-awaited new LaStanza novel New Orleans Homicide and the re-issue of the entire series backlist of LaStanza novels. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. The Body in Crooked Bayou A body, partially eaten by alligators, has rope burns on its leg and a gash across its belly from a sharp, man-made instrument. New Orleans Private Eye Lucen Caye make a chilling discovery — old tales are sometimes based on the truth. Ankle Biters of Old Arizona; or, Attack of the Wild Chihuahuas A tale of the old west where trail guide Willie Beedle is on a fool's errand leading a tenderfoot writer to the Dragoon Mountains in search of the vicious, elusive wild chihuahuas of old Arizona. Not Enabled Word Wise:
He read everything available by Ellison and renewed his pursuit of writing science-fiction with the same results — bad stories, badly written. While working the nightshift, De Noux abandoned his dream of becoming a successful science-fiction writer. He turned to mysteries and began working on what became a five hundred page, single-spaced manuscript, a disjointed series of stories featuring his first literary creation.
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The manuscript depicted the escapades of a patrolman with no central plot. Too episodic, the only encouragement De Noux received from editors was praise for the realistic dialogue and strong use of setting. When promoted to the Homicide Division, De Noux found his calling and finally discovered what he should write about.
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An exceptional career as a homicide detective followed in which De Noux solved every murder where he was lead investigator fifteen and assisted in over fifty other homicide investigations. Shortly after, he was transferred from Homicide, banished to a quiet police district when a new sheriff was elected. Offered a lucrative position as chief investigator at a private investigative firm, De Noux worked as a P. Lauded for their hyper-realistic portrayal of police homicide work, the LaStanza Series received critical acclaim for its sharp dialogue and fast-pacing.
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