Louisiana Burn

I had read his earlier book, Lowcountry Boil, and enjoyed it. This one, in my opinion, is even better. It is the sort of book that it is hard to put down; you end up staying up late to read more. I thoroughly enjoyed it - fast moving action, with great character development and story-telling abilities.

A page turner as was his earlier work; Lowcountry Boil. Best get you a copy.

Award-finalist writer Carl T. Smith presents Louisiana Burn, a dark novel following the continued adventures of Sam Larken, former environmental law enforcement officer and ex-con. Though Larken is highly familiar with violence, he is content to remain amid the relative quietude of his South Carolina home - until his erstwhile lover and federal officer Karen Chaney cajoles him away. Manipulated into an investigation concerning Thornton Hunnycut, the man who unjustly sent Sam to prison twelve years ago and who has become a potential candidate for the vice presidency, Sam must delve into Louisiana's seamy underbelly, even though he is forbidden by his release agreement to return to the state. A suspenseful novel of lies, deception, and revenge, Louisiana Burn irresistibly draws the reader in and does not let go until the end. Also highly recommended is the first Sam Larken novel, "Lowcountry Boil".

I just finished this book, the second one that features Sam Larkin, the hottest hero of 2006. It is fast paced, full of the flavor and characters of New Orleans and has you wishing it would go on and on. Hey, Carl T. Smith, How about more adventures of Sam Larkin?

RARELY DO I FIND A MODERN NOVEL THAT SO ENGROSSES ME AS TO READ IT STRAIGHT THROUGH. ..I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. THE CHARACTERS DRIVE THE PLOT AGAINST THE STEAMY , LUSH BACK GROUND OF OUR LOST NEW ORLEANS. REALLY ENTERTAINING.