Aug. 2011 — The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell What it's about: Detective Rene Shade is uncompromising when it comes to cracking down on crime. But his job is hardly cut-and-dry as he takes on hit men, porn kings, and ex-cons while dealing with his own shady past. The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell ($16, originally $17) Image Source: barnesandnoble.com The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell $16 from barnesandnoble.com Buy Now