James Lee Burke

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Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie (Hackberry Holland, #7) was the most recently released book by James Lee Burke, on June 3rd, 2025.

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James Lee Burke Stats: The highest rated book by James Lee Burke on Book Notification is The Jealous Kind, the 3rd novel in the Weldon Holland series. The second-highest rated book is Wayfaring Stranger (Weldon Holland #1).

The most read book by James Lee Burke on Book Notification is The Neon Rain, the first novel in the Dave Robicheaux series. The second most read book is Black Cherry Blues (Dave Robicheaux #3).

Below is a complete list of James Lee Burke books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by James Lee Burke is the Dave Robicheaux Series.

List of Dave Robicheaux Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
The Neon Rain
1987
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2
8
Heaven's Prisoners
1988
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3
7.9
Black Cherry Blues
1989
Go
4
8.4
A Morning for Flamingos
1990
Go
5
8.1
A Stained White Radiance
1992
Go
6
8.4
In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead
1993
Go
7
8.4
Dixie City Jam
1994
Go
8
8.2
Burning Angel
1995
Go
9
8.3
Cadillac Jukebox
1996
Go
10
8.6
Sunset Limited
1996
Go
11
8.2
Purple Cane Road
2000
Go
12
8.5
Jolie Blon's Bounce
2002
Go
13
8.5
Last Car to Elysian Fields
2003
Go
14
8.1
Crusader's Cross
2005
Go
15
8.7
Pegasus Descending
2006
Go
16
8.4
The Tin Roof Blowdown
2007
Go
17
8.1
Swan Peak
2008
Go
18
8.6
The Glass Rainbow
2010
Go
19
8.8
Creole Belle
2012
Go
20
8.4
Light of the World
2013
Go
21
8.8
Robicheaux
2018
Go
22
8.6
The New Iberia Blues
2019
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23
7.2
A Private Cathedral
2020
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24
6.6
Clete
2024
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List of Holland Family Universe Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Lay Down My Sword and Shield
1971
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2
8
Two for Texas
1982
Go
3
8.2
Cimarron Rose
1997
Go
4
8.3
Heartwood
1999
Go
5
7.8
Bitterroot
2001
Go
6
7.9
In the Moon of Red Ponies
2004
Go
7
8.7
Rain Gods
2009
Go
8
8.5
Feast Day of Fools
2011
Go
9
9
Wayfaring Stranger
2014
Go
10
6.7
House of the Rising Sun
2015
Go
11
9.6
The Jealous Kind
2016
Go
12
8
Another Kind of Eden
2021
Go
13
7.5
Every Cloak Rolled in Blood
2022
Go
14
Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie
2025
Go

List of Hackberry Holland Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Lay Down My Sword and Shield
1971
Go
2
8.7
Rain Gods
2009
Go
3
8.5
Feast Day of Fools
2011
Go
4
6.7
House of the Rising Sun
2015
Go
5
8
Another Kind of Eden
2021
Go
6
7.5
Every Cloak Rolled in Blood
2022
Go
7
Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie
2025
Go

List of Billy Bob Holland Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.2
Cimarron Rose
1997
Go
2
8.3
Heartwood
1999
Go
3
7.8
Bitterroot
2001
Go
4
7.9
In the Moon of Red Ponies
2004
Go

List of Weldon Holland Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Wayfaring Stranger
2014
Go
2
9.6
The Jealous Kind
2016
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.8
Half of Paradise
1965
Go
2
6
To the Bright and Shining Sun
1970
Go
3
8
Two for Texas
1982
Go
4
8.7
The Lost Get-Back Boogie
1986
Go
5
8.3
White Doves at Morning
2002
Go
6
8.1
Flags on the Bayou
2023
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Texas City, 1947
1992
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
The Convict and the Other Stories
1985
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2
8
Jesus Out to Sea
2007
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3
6
Harbor Lights
2024
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List of James Lee Burke Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Louisiana Stories
1990
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2
7
The Best American Mystery Stories 2006
2006
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3
The Best American Mystery Stories 2008
2008
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4
Delta Blues
2009
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5
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
2009
Go
6
8
Books to Die For
2012
Go
7
The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
2014
Go
8
5
The Best American Mystery Stories 2018
2018
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James Lee Burke

James Lee Burke was born on December 5th, 1936 and is currently 88 years old. James Lee Burke was born in Houston, Texas, USA. Burke attended University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he received a B.A. English Literature and University of Missouri where he received an M.A. English Literature.

James Lee Burke is the author of the Dave Robicheaux series which currently consists of 24 novels. The Dave Robicheaux series started in 1987 with the novel The Neon Rain. The most recently released novel in the Dave Robicheaux series was Clete which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Dave Robicheaux series.

James Lee Burke has also written the Holland Family Universe series which has 14 books including Lay Down My Sword and Shield and Two for Texas.

The Real Book Spy named Robicheaux one of the Best Crime/Mystery Thrillers of 2018.

James Lee Burke: Awards & Accolades

James Lee Burke has won multiple awards including: The Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2009 and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 2024.

James Lee Burke has won many awards including:

  • Black Cherry Blues won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1990.
  • Dixie City Jam won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 1994.
  • Sunset Limited won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 1998.
  • Cimarron Rose won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1998.
  • Last Car to Elysian Fields won the Audie Award, Best Male Narrator, in 2004.
  • The Tin Roof Blowdown won the Gumshoe Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2008.
  • Books to Die For won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2012 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Non-Fiction Book in 2013, Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2013.
  • Light of the World won the Spur Awards, Best Contemporary Western Novel, in 2014.
  • Flags on the Bayou won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2024.

The following novels by James Lee Burke were also nominated for these awards:

  • Black Cherry Blues: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (1990).
  • Cadillac Jukebox: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1996).
  • Cimarron Rose: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (1997). Barry Award, Best Novel (1998).
  • Sunset Limited: Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (1999).
  • Heartwood: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (1999).
  • Purple Cane Road: Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller (2000). Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2000).
  • Jolie Blon's Bounce: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2002). Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (2002). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2003). Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2003).
  • Pegasus Descending: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2007).
  • The Tin Roof Blowdown: Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2008). British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year (2008). Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2008).
  • Rain Gods: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2010).
  • The Glass Rainbow: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2011).
  • Feast Day of Fools: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (2011). Spur Awards, Best Western Long Novel (2012).
  • Books to Die For: Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work (2013). Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work (2013). CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award (2013).
  • Wayfaring Stranger: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2014). Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (2014). RUSA Awards, Historical Fiction Award (2015).
  • A Private Cathedral: CrimeFest, eDunnit Award (2021).

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James Lee Burke: F.A.Q

When was James Lee Burke Born? How old is James Lee Burke?

James Lee Burke was born on December 5th, 1936. James Lee Burke is currently 88 years old.

Where was James Lee Burke Born?

James Lee Burke was born in Houston, Texas, USA and is American.

What awards has James Lee Burke won?

James Lee Burke has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2009) and the Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2024).

What book awards has James Lee Burke won?

Black Cherry Blues: Edgar Award Best Mystery Novel (1990).
Dixie City Jam: Hammett Prize Best Crime Novel (1994).
Sunset Limited: Crime Writer's Association Award Gold Dagger Award (1998).
Cimarron Rose: Edgar Award Best Mystery Novel (1998).
Last Car to Elysian Fields: Audie Award Best Male Narrator (2004).
The Tin Roof Blowdown: Gumshoe Award Best Mystery Novel (2008).
Books to Die For: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2012), Anthony Award Best Non-Fiction Book (2013), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2013).
Light of the World: Spur Awards Best Contemporary Western Novel (2014).
Flags on the Bayou: Edgar Award Best Mystery Novel (2024).

What was the first book James Lee Burke wrote?

The first book written by James Lee Burke was Half of Paradise, published in 1965.

What was the most recent book James Lee Burke wrote?

His most recently released work was Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie on June 3rd, 2025.

Will there be any more books by James Lee Burke?

James Lee Burke does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has James Lee Burke written?

James Lee Burke has written 47 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 24 books in the Dave Robicheaux Series, 14 books in the Holland Family Universe Series, 7 books in the Hackberry Holland Series, 4 books in the Billy Bob Holland Series, 2 books in the Weldon Holland Series, 6 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 3 books in the Short Story Collections.

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