James Lee Burke Books in Order
James Lee Burke is a celebrated American author, renowned for crafting gripping mysteries, particularly the acclaimed Dave Robicheaux series. He has twice received the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel, for Black Cherry Blues in 1990 and Cimarron Rose in 1998. Born in Houston, Texas, Burke grew up on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast, where his surroundings deeply influenced his writing. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Missouri, and has had a diverse career, including stints as a reporter, social worker, and oil industry professional. Burke has also taught at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Wichita State University, and currently resides in Montana and Louisiana with his wife, Pearl. His daughter, Alafair Burke, is a fellow mystery novelist. Burke's writing is deeply rooted in the complexities of human nature and the rich cultural heritage of the American South.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by James Lee Burke
- #1AmazonThe Neon Rain(1987)
- #2AmazonHeaven's Prisoners(1988)
- #3AmazonBlack Cherry Blues(1989)
- #4AmazonA Morning for Flamingos(1990)
- #5AmazonA Stained White Radiance(1992)
- #6AmazonIn the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead(1993)
- #7AmazonDixie City Jam(1994)
- #8AmazonBurning Angel(1995)
- #9AmazonCadillac Jukebox(1996)
- #10AmazonSunset Limited(1996)
- #11AmazonPurple Cane Road(2000)
- #12AmazonJolie Blon's Bounce(2002)
- #13AmazonLast Car to Elysian Fields(2003)
- #14AmazonCrusader's Cross(2005)
- #15AmazonPegasus Descending(2006)
- #16AmazonThe Tin Roof Blowdown(2007)
- #17AmazonSwan Peak(2008)
- #18AmazonThe Glass Rainbow(2010)
- #19AmazonCreole Belle(2012)
- #20AmazonLight of the World(2013)
- #21AmazonRobicheaux(2018)
- #22AmazonThe New Iberia Blues(2019)
- #23AmazonA Private Cathedral(2020)
- #24AmazonClete(2024)
- #25AmazonThe Hadacol Boogie(2026)
- #1AmazonLay Down My Sword and Shield(1971)
- #2AmazonTwo for Texas(1982)
- #3AmazonCimarron Rose(1997)
- #4AmazonHeartwood(1999)
- #5AmazonBitterroot(2001)
- #6AmazonIn the Moon of Red Ponies(2004)
- #7AmazonRain Gods(2009)
- #8AmazonFeast Day of Fools(2011)
- #9AmazonWayfaring Stranger(2014)
- #10AmazonHouse of the Rising Sun(2015)
- #11AmazonThe Jealous Kind(2016)
- #12AmazonAnother Kind of Eden(2021)
- #13AmazonEvery Cloak Rolled in Blood(2022)
- #14AmazonDon't Forget Me, Little Bessie(2025)
- #1AmazonHalf of Paradise(1965)
- #2AmazonTo the Bright and Shining Sun(1970)
- #3AmazonTwo for Texas(1982)
- #4AmazonThe Lost Get-Back Boogie(1986)
- #5AmazonWhite Doves at Morning(2002)
- #6AmazonFlags on the Bayou(2023)
- #7AmazonTexas City, 1947(1992)
- #8AmazonThe Convict and the Other Stories(1985)
- #9AmazonJesus Out to Sea(2007)
- #10AmazonHarbor Lights(2024)
- #11AmazonLouisiana Stories(1990)
- #12AmazonThe Best American Mystery Stories 2006(2006)
- #13AmazonThe Best American Mystery Stories 2008(2008)
- #14AmazonDelta Blues(2009)
- #15AmazonThe Best American Mystery Stories 2009(2009)
- #16AmazonBooks to Die For(2012)
- #17AmazonThe Best American Mystery Stories 2014(2014)
- #18AmazonThe Best American Mystery Stories 2018(2018)
About James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke is a celebrated American author, renowned for crafting gripping mysteries, particularly the acclaimed Dave Robicheaux series. He has twice received the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel, for Black Cherry Blues in 1990 and Cimarron Rose in 1998. Born in Houston, Texas, Burke grew up on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast, where his surroundings deeply influenced his writing. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Missouri, and has had a diverse career, including stints as a reporter, social worker, and oil industry professional. Burke has also taught at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Wichita State University, and currently resides in Montana and Louisiana with his wife, Pearl. His daughter, Alafair Burke, is a fellow mystery novelist. Burke's writing is deeply rooted in the complexities of human nature and the rich cultural heritage of the American South.
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