Dave Robicheaux Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dave Robicheaux books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Neon Rain
Buy on Amazon1987
Heaven's Prisoners
Buy on Amazon1988
Black Cherry Blues
Buy on Amazon1989
A Morning for Flamingos
Buy on Amazon1990
A Stained White Radiance
Buy on Amazon1992
In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead
Buy on Amazon1993
Dixie City Jam
Buy on Amazon1994
Burning Angel
Buy on Amazon1995
Cadillac Jukebox
Buy on Amazon1996
Sunset Limited
Buy on Amazon1996
Purple Cane Road
Buy on Amazon2000
Jolie Blon's Bounce
Buy on Amazon2002
Last Car to Elysian Fields
Buy on Amazon2003
Crusader's Cross
Buy on Amazon2005
Pegasus Descending
Buy on Amazon2006
The Tin Roof Blowdown
Buy on Amazon2007
Swan Peak
Buy on Amazon2008
The Glass Rainbow
Buy on Amazon2010
Creole Belle
Buy on Amazon2012
Light of the World
Buy on Amazon2013
Robicheaux
Buy on Amazon2018
The New Iberia Blues
Buy on Amazon2019
A Private Cathedral
Buy on Amazon2020
Clete
Buy on Amazon2024
The Hadacol Boogie
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dave Robicheaux series is publication order: 1. The Neon Rain (1987), 2. Heaven's Prisoners (1988), 3. Black Cherry Blues (1989), 4. A Morning for Flamingos (1990), 5. A Stained White Radiance (1992), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dave Robicheaux series by James Lee Burke contains 25 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dave Robicheaux series is written by James Lee Burke. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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