Lay Down My Sword and Shield Audiobook (Free)

Vintage Adam Lee Burke: The first novel introducing the memorable Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland, approaching of age against the setting of the civil privileges era inside a sultry border town.

In sizzling and sultry Tx, 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 perform for political office. But Hack would prefer to drink, take care of his beloved horses, and stand for the casual long-shot pro bono case at his law firm..Read More on the subject of Lay Down My Sword and Shield When Hack tries to overturn a conviction for a vintage army buddy, he finds himself embroiled in the seamy underbelly of the Tx patronage system-and in the initial beginnings of the United Farm Workers motion, led by a beautiful woman who speaks to his center in ways no-one else has. As Hack begins to bring justice to the underserved, he discovers both a fresh love and a new purpose.

Along with his skillful blend of engaging plotlines, compelling characters, and graceful prose, James Lee Burke demonstrates the shimmering clarity of vision which has produced him beloved by suspense fans all over the globe.