James Lee Burke
Books in Order by Date of Publication
James Lee Burke is a critically acclaimed American author known for his vivid storytelling and poetic prose which has captivated readers for decades. His writing style is a masterful blend of mystery crime fiction and literary fiction often set against the richly evocative backdrop of Louisiana and the American Southwest. With a career spanning over five decades Burke has published 98 books cementing his reputation as one of the most prolific and acclaimed authors of his generation. His novels often combine elements of noir western and historical fiction drawing heavily from his own experiences as a police officer and his deep understanding of the human condition. It's this unique blend of gritty realism complex characters and lyrical prose that makes his books so compelling and popular resulting in a devoted fan base and widespread critical acclaim.
1. Half of paradise (1965) Buy on Amazon
2. Lay down my sword and shield (1971) Buy on Amazon
3. The convict (1985) Buy on Amazon
4. The neon rain (1987) Buy on Amazon
5. Heaven's prisoners (1988) Buy on Amazon
6. Black Cherry Blues (1989) Buy on Amazon
7. In the moon of red ponies : a novel Buy on Amazon
8. To the Bright and Shining Sun (1970) Buy on Amazon
9. Present for Santa (1970) Buy on Amazon
10. Past in Perspective (1971) Buy on Amazon
11. Two for Texas (1982) Buy on Amazon
12. The lost get-back boogie (1986) Buy on Amazon
13. Neon Rain (1989) Buy on Amazon
14. Sabine Spring (1989) Buy on Amazon
15. A morning for flamingos (1990) Buy on Amazon
16. Spy Story (1990) Buy on Amazon
17. Marketing & Selling the Travel Product (1991) Buy on Amazon
18. Morning For Flamingo (1991) Buy on Amazon
19. The Neon Rain (Keatings Choice) (1991) Buy on Amazon
20. A Stained White Radiance (1992) Buy on Amazon
21. Texas City 1947 (1992) Buy on Amazon
22. In the electric mist with Confederate dead (1993) Buy on Amazon
23. Dixie City jam (1994) Buy on Amazon
24. Elect. Mist Wth Conf. Dead? (1994) Buy on Amazon
25. Burning Angel (1995) Buy on Amazon
26. Dixie City Jam 18 Copy Dumpbin (1995) Buy on Amazon
27. Burning Angel (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries (Audio)) (1995) Buy on Amazon
28. Cadillac Jukebox (1996) Buy on Amazon
29. Burning Angel 24 x Dumpbin (1996) Buy on Amazon
30. Burning Angel (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries (1996) Buy on Amazon
31. Cadillac Jukebox Cassette (1996) Buy on Amazon
32. HEAVEN'S PRISONERS (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries (1996) Buy on Amazon
33. HEAVEN'S PRISONERS (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries Series) (1996) Buy on Amazon
34. Cimarron rose (1997) Buy on Amazon
35. Cadillac Jukebox 27 x Dumpbin (1997) Buy on Amazon
36. Cimarron Rose 12 x Dumpbin (1997) Buy on Amazon
37. Heartwood (1998) Buy on Amazon
38. Sunset limited (1998) Buy on Amazon
39. Sunset Limited 12 Copy Dumpbin (1998) Buy on Amazon
40. Cimarron Rose 27 Copy Dumpbin (1998) Buy on Amazon
41. Sunset Limited (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries (Audio)) (1998) Buy on Amazon
42. The James Lee Burke (1999) Buy on Amazon
43. Heartwood 12 x Dumpbin (1999) Buy on Amazon
44. James Lee Burke Backlist 27xDumpbin (1999) Buy on Amazon
45. Sunset Limited 36 X Dumpbin (1999) Buy on Amazon
46. The Intruders (SoundValue) (1999) Buy on Amazon
47. Purple cane road (2000) Buy on Amazon
48. Best of Robicheaux (2000) Buy on Amazon
49. Purple Cane Road (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries (Audio)) (2000) Buy on Amazon
50. Bitterroot (2001) Buy on Amazon
51. Bitterroot 18 Copy Dumpbin (2001) Buy on Amazon
52. Heartwood (Billy Bob Boy Howdy) (2001) Buy on Amazon
53. Jolie Blon's bounce (2002) Buy on Amazon
54. White doves at morning (2002) Buy on Amazon
55. Bitterroot Mmp - 27 Copy Dumpbin (2002) Buy on Amazon
56. Bitterroot LP (2002) Buy on Amazon
57. Last car to Elysian Fields (2003) Buy on Amazon
58. Jolie Blon's Bounce 36 Copy Dumpbin (2003) Buy on Amazon
59. In the moon of red ponies (2004) Buy on Amazon
60. Burning Angel (Burke James Lee (Spoken Word)) (2004) Buy on Amazon
61. In The Electric Mist with the Confederate Dead (2004) Buy on Amazon
62. Jolie Blon's Bounce (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries (2005) Buy on Amazon
63. Three Great Novels (2005) Buy on Amazon
64. Pegasus Descending (2006) Buy on Amazon
65. Crusader's Cross (2006) Buy on Amazon
66. The Best American Mystery Stories 2006 (2006) Buy on Amazon
67. The Tin Roof Blowdown (2007) Buy on Amazon
68. Jesus Out to Sea (2007) Buy on Amazon
69. Swan Peak (2008) Buy on Amazon
70. Tin Roof Blowdown (2008) Buy on Amazon
71. The Best American Mystery Stories 2008 (2008) Buy on Amazon
72. Rain Gods (2009) Buy on Amazon
73. The glass rainbow (2010) Buy on Amazon
74. Stained White Radiance (2010) Buy on Amazon
75. Convict (2010) Buy on Amazon
76. Convict and Other Stories (2010) Buy on Amazon
77. Bundle : Reason and Responsibility : Readings in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy 14th + Doing Philosophy 4th : Reason and Responsibility (2010) Buy on Amazon
78. Morning for Flamingos (2011) Buy on Amazon
79. Feast day of fools (2012) Buy on Amazon
80. Creole Belle (2012) Buy on Amazon
81. James Lee Burke (2012) Buy on Amazon
82. Lost Get-Back Boogie (2012) Buy on Amazon
83. Light of the World (2013) Buy on Amazon
84. Wayfaring Stranger (2014) Buy on Amazon
85. House of the Rising Sun (2015) Buy on Amazon
86. The jealous kind (2016) Buy on Amazon
87. Jealous Kind (2017) Buy on Amazon
88. Robicheaux (2018) Buy on Amazon
89. The New Iberia Blues (2019) Buy on Amazon
90. New Iberia Blues (2019) Buy on Amazon
91. Private Cathedral (2020) Buy on Amazon
92. A Private Cathedral (2020) Buy on Amazon
93. Another Kind of Eden (2021) Buy on Amazon
94. Every Cloak Rolled in Blood (2022) Buy on Amazon
95. Flags on the Bayou (2023) Buy on Amazon
96. Clete (2024) Buy on Amazon
97. Harbor Lights (2024) Buy on Amazon
98. Don't Forget Me Little Bessie (2025) Buy on Amazon
About James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke is a renowned American author and novelist celebrated for his gripping crime fiction and haunting explorations of the human condition. Born on December 2 1936 in Horace Louisiana Burke grew up in a family of modest means and developed a deep appreciation for the beauty and brutality of the natural world. His writing career spans over four decades during which he has established himself as a masterful storyteller capable of weaving intricate narratives that seamlessly blend elements of mystery thriller and literary fiction.
Burke's writing style is characterized by his poetic prose vivid descriptions of the Louisiana landscape and a deep understanding of the complexities of human nature. His novels often delve into the darker aspects of human experience confronting readers with the harsh realities of violence corruption and social injustice. Despite the often-grisly subject matter Burke's books are known for their richly drawn characters nuanced exploration of themes and a deep sense of empathy for the victims and perpetrators alike. Readers are drawn to his works for their unflinching honesty lyrical prose and the way they capture the essence of the human experience. With a unique voice and a keen insight into the human condition Burke has become a beloved and respected author appealing to readers worldwide with his thought-provoking and deeply moving novels.