In the Electric Mist

In the backdrop of post-Katrina Louisiana, seasoned detective Dave Robicheaux is investigating the murder of a young woman found in the bayou. As he delves deeper into the seedy underbelly of the region, he encounters a film crew led by the enigmatic producer Michael Goldman and his wayward star Elrod Sykes. During their interactions, Elrod reveals the discovery of a decayed body in a swamp, connecting it to a decades-old unsolved murder. As Robicheaux pursues leads, he becomes entangled with the local crime boss, Julie "Baby Feet" Balboni, who has ties to both the old and new killings. With pressure mounting from both the criminal underworld and those who seek to protect it, Robicheaux must navigate through layers of deceit, corruption, and long-buried secrets.

As Robicheaux's investigation progresses, he is haunted by his own past and begins to experience surreal visions of Confederate soldiers, including General John Bell Hood. These spectral encounters provide cryptic clues and insights, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Robicheaux is targeted by those who wish to silence him, forcing him to confront not only the physical dangers but also the psychological demons that plague him. With each revelation, he edges closer to uncovering the truth, even as the cost of his relentless pursuit becomes increasingly personal and perilous. Through determination and resilience, he strives to expose the dark truths lurking within the mist-shrouded landscape of his Louisiana home.