The Tin Roof Blowdown Author:James Lee Burke James Lee Burke's popular character Sheriff's Detective Dave Robichaux is deployed to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Filled with complex characters and depictions of people at both their best and worst, The Tin Roof Blowdown is not only an action-packed crime thriller, but a poignant story of courage and sacrifice that critic... more »s are already calling Burke's best work.« less