Vintage James Lee Burke: The first novel introducing the memorable Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland, coming of age against the backdrop of the civil rights era in a sultry border town.
In hot and sultry Texas, Hack, an attorney and Korean War POW, is being pushed by his wife, his brother, and his so-called friends in the oil business to run for political office. But Hack would prefer to drink, look after his beloved horses, and represent the occasional long-shot pro bono case at his law firm. When Hack attempts to overturn a conviction for an old army buddy, he finds himself embroiled in the seamy underbelly of the Texas patronage system--and in the earliest beginnings of the United Farm Workers movement, led by a beautiful woman who speaks to his heart in a way no one else has. As Hack begins to bring justice to the underserved, he finds both a new love and a new purpose. With his skillful blend of engaging plotlines, compelling characters, and graceful prose, James Lee Burke demonstrates the shimmering clarity of vision that has made him beloved by suspense fans all over the globe."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"Burke writes popular fiction that is so well crafted, so well written, and so intelligent that it soars above other fiction of its type into the realm of high art".
-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A powerful novel of conflict, history and shadows from the past ... by the bestselling, acclaimed author of THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 8110135-6
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0690487037I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0690487037I3N01
Seller: Row By Row Bookshop, Sugar Grove, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An ex-library copy in original hard covers, in a price-clipped well-protected dust jacket with a spine label, and a 1/8" tear at the spine tip. The usual ex-libris markings. The binding is sound, and the text is clean/unmarked. Book. Seller Inventory # 065100
Seller: Pink Casa Antiques, Frankfort, KY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Fair. full number line, hardcover with dust jacket, full number line, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cocked, corners bumped, dustj acket soiling, scratches, edge chipping and tears, ex-library army copy with usual library markings, originally in Ft. Lewis Army Library, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders. Seller Inventory # 99438
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Seller Inventory # 2301130009
Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Thomas Y. Crowell Company; New York, 1971. Hardcover. First Edition. A Very Good, tan cloth binding with red and black lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, mild crimping to spine edges, bit of discoloration to pastedowns and endpapers, spine starting to separate from backing material, very mild scattered foxing top text block edge, bit of age toning to pages, some rubbing to board and spine edges, scuff mark bottom fore-edge, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, small abrasion and tear top front panel corner, crease top front panel, small crease bottom rear flap corner, small chip bottom spine edge, couple of small moisture stains top spine, bit of sunning to panels/flaps, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 266pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1037243
Seller: Storm Mountain Books, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Collectible; Very Good. [FIRST EDITION] New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1971. Hardcover in dustjacket with author's photo-portrait on rear. First Edition, First Printing with full number line. ISBN: 0690487037; 4to; (6), 266 pages. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $5.95) with light shelfwear and sticker residue at lower front panel, otherwise book and jacket are in very good overall condition; no owner marking, NOT EX-LIBRARY. (eB). Seller Inventory # OH-33OR-1OUZ
Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Copy In Very Good Plus Jacket.$5.95 On Flap.First Edition Author's Very Rare Third Book. Excellent Copy. Seller Inventory # 016285
Seller: The Bookman & The Lady, Santa Fe, NM, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by James Lee Burke on half title page. First edition, first printing with full numberline on copyright page. Hardcover in jacket, price intact on jacket flap. Light edge wear to jacket with a couple tiny tears to jacket edges. Clean and unmarked. Some toning to pages, as is common with this edition. Faint dusting to page edges. Binding strong, slight slant to spine. Small bump to upper point, slight push to spine ends. Jacket now in fresh Mylar. Very good condition, with some light handling wear. Additional photos available upon request. All of our books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 251126001