James Lee Burke

James Lee Burke

Books

42

Avg Rating

4.1

Years Active

1971-2026

MysteryCrimeThrillerMystery ThrillerDetectiveHistorical Fiction

About

James Lee Burke is a prolific and celebrated American author, best known for his atmospheric crime fiction and compelling storytelling. Born in 1936 in Houston, Texas, Burke has crafted a distinguished literary career with his acclaimed Dave Robicheaux series, showcasing his mastery of Southern Gothic and crime genres. His vivid prose captures the rich tapestry of Louisiana's landscapes and its complex characters. Burke's work has earned him multiple Edgar Awards, reinforcing his status in the pantheon of great crime writers. Beyond crime fiction, he has published numerous short stories, contributing significantly to American literature over several decades.

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Robicheaux

Dave Robicheaux #21

Robicheaux

4.21•Thriller
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Jolie Blon's Bounce

Dave Robicheaux #12

Jolie Blon's Bounce

4.18•Mystery
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Creole Belle

Dave Robicheaux #19

Creole Belle

4.18•Thriller
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White Doves At Morning

White Doves At Morning

4.01•Mystery
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Crusader's Cross

Dave Robicheaux #14

Crusader's Cross

4.18•Thriller
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Purple Cane Road

Dave Robicheaux #11

Purple Cane Road

4.16•Thriller
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Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie

Holland Family Saga #5

Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie

4.28•Historical Fiction
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Dixie City Jam

Dave Robicheaux #7

Dixie City Jam

4.10•Thriller
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Feast Day of Fools

Hackberry Holland #3

Feast Day of Fools

3.98•Thriller
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A Stained White Radiance

Dave Robicheaux #5

A Stained White Radiance

4.17•Thriller
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The Neon Rain

Dave Robicheaux #1

The Neon Rain

3.92•Thriller
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Lay Down My Sword And Shield

Hackberry Holland #1

Lay Down My Sword And Shield

3.90•Thriller
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The Hadacol Boogie

The Hadacol Boogie

4.12•Mystery
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Cadillac Jukebox

Dave Robicheaux #9

Cadillac Jukebox

4.05•Thriller
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A Morning for Flamingos

Dave Robicheaux #4

A Morning for Flamingos

4.19•Thriller
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Harbor Lights

Harbor Lights

3.86•Short Stories
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In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead

Dave Robicheaux #6

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead

4.16•Thriller
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Burning Angel

Dave Robicheaux #8

Burning Angel

4.06•Thriller
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Heaven's Prisoners

Dave Robicheaux #2

Heaven's Prisoners

4.10•Thriller
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Pegasus Descending

Dave Robicheaux #15

Pegasus Descending

4.18•Thriller
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Cimarron Rose

Billy Bob Holland #1

Cimarron Rose

3.93•Thriller
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Flags on the Bayou

Flags on the Bayou

4.01•Mystery
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Rain Gods

Hackberry Holland #2

Rain Gods

4.04•Thriller
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The Hadacol Boogie

Dave Robicheaux #25

The Hadacol Boogie

4.05•Mystery
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Every Cloak Rolled In Blood

Holland Family Saga #4

Every Cloak Rolled In Blood

4.00•Supernatural
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The Tin Roof Blowdown

Dave Robicheaux #16

The Tin Roof Blowdown

4.18•Thriller
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House of the Rising Sun

Hackberry Holland #4

House of the Rising Sun

3.94•Thriller
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The Jealous Kind

Holland Family Saga #2

The Jealous Kind

4.07•Thriller
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Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie

Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie

4.29•Thriller
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The Glass Rainbow

Dave Robicheaux #18

The Glass Rainbow

4.22•Thriller
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Sunset Limited

Dave Robicheaux #10

Sunset Limited

4.07•Thriller
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Heartwood

Billy Bob Holland #2

Heartwood

4.01•Thriller
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Wayfaring Stranger

Holland Family Saga #1

Wayfaring Stranger

4.08•Thriller
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Last Car To Elysian Fields

Dave Robicheaux #13

Last Car To Elysian Fields

4.13•Thriller
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Tin Roof Blowdown

Dave Robicheaux #16

Tin Roof Blowdown

4.18•Thriller
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A Private Cathedral

Dave Robicheaux #23

A Private Cathedral

4.02•Thriller
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Swan Peak

Dave Robicheaux #17

Swan Peak

4.12•Thriller
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Two for Texas

Two for Texas

4.01•Thriller
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Light of the World

Dave Robicheaux #20

Light of the World

4.06•Thriller
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Black Cherry Blues

Dave Robicheaux #3

Black Cherry Blues

4.16•Thriller
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Clete

Dave Robicheaux #24

Clete

3.98•Thriller
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The New Iberia Blues

Dave Robicheaux #22

The New Iberia Blues

4.11•Thriller
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