A Barnes and Noble review call Jolie Blon's Bounce "a contemporary account of murder and madness". One could also say that James Lee Burke has merged a murder mystery with a biblical parable. In Luke 8:26-39 Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac by casting out demons who possessed the man. The demoniac said his name was Legion because he was many. In Jolie Blon's Bounce there is a nasty character names Legion who is a murderer, rapist and extortionist but he may not be the murderer that Dave Robicheaux is seeking. In this dark and complicated story two women are murdered in the same week. One a high school student and the other a drug addled prostitute. Are the murders related or just coincidence? The usual characters are here plus the evil Legion, a young man with musical talent and a drug problem and a strange door to door bible salesman who might be a bit off. As usual Detective Dave Robicheaux of the New Iberia, Louisiana Sheriff's Department struggles to stay sober and control his violent impulses. Dave's friend the always indulging Clete does not help. ( )

I can't decide what I think about James Lee Burke's books. They describe an environment that is so alien to me so while I still think they are good, I can't really connect. This book, like the last, got better the further in I got, but I still think it will the last I read of him for a while. There are other books than these. ( )

I think Burke is one of our finest writers. ( )

Every time Burke writes a new book he just affirms why he is the best crime writer around. I just love his books.

Back Cover Blurb:
When Amanda Boudreau is raped and murdered the fingerprints of small-time black hustler Tee Bobby Hulin are found at the scene. Dave Robicheaux isn't convinced that Tee Bobby is guilty, but soon after he is released on bail there is a second murder.
When lawyer Perry LaSalle takes on the case, Robicheaux knows his motives are fuelled by guilt. For Tee Bobby's grandmother was seduced by Perry's grandfather, and Amanda Boudreau's death is related to events that happened a long time before Tee Bobby was born..... ( )

Fantastic book up until the end. A little bit of air letting out of the balloon but otherwise a quick and fun read. ( )