Dave Robicheaux series
About this book series
This is a book series by James Lee Burke. It has 25 books. The first book was published in 1987.
All books of Dave Robicheaux series in order
- 1
The Neon RainMeet Dave Robicheaux, the detective from New Orleans, in this new novel. The story kicks off with the killing of a prostitute, an investigation nobody wants him to pursue. ...
January 1, 1987 - 2
Heaven's PrisonersDave Robicheaux is attempting to leave behind a life filled with violence and crime, opting instead to manage a boat rental business in the bayou country of Louisiana. However, ...
January 1, 1988 - 3
Black Cherry BluesThis novel is the third installment in the series featuring the protagonist Dave Robincheaux. The story takes place in the unique setting of the Bayou country in Southern ...
January 1, 1989 - 4
A Morning for FlamingosThe fourth installment of the Dave Robicheaux detective series showcases a dangerous blend of Mafia drug trafficking and Cajun voodoo sorcery. Consumed by the desire for ...
January 1, 1990 - 5
A Stained White RadianceThe latest book in the series showcasing Cajun investigator Dave Robicheaux. When a bullet is shot through the window of Weldon Sonnier's residence, Robicheaux is drawn back ...
April 2, 1992 - 6
In the Electric Mist with Confederate DeadA film crew has arrived in New Iberia, Louisiana to shoot a Civil War movie, but lead actor Elrod Sykes is having trouble keeping his pastel purple Cadillac on the road. Facing ...
April 1, 1993 - 7
Dixie City JamJames Lee Burke has often been lauded for the exceptional writing and intense suspense found in his Dave Robicheaux mysteries. In his latest novel, he solidifies his position ...
August 4, 1994 - 8
Burning AngelThis amazing thriller goes beyond the typical genre label to offer a complex, cynical, and chilling depiction of modern America. The Louisiana backdrop is as intense as a ...
August 1, 1995 - 9
Cadillac JukeboxAfter being imprisoned for the murder of Ely Dixon, Aaron Crown vehemently proclaims his innocence to Dave Robicheaux. Initially reluctant to get involved, Dave's world is ...
August 2, 1996 - 10
Sunset LimitedUpon learning of Megan Flynn and her brother Cisco's return to town, Dave Robicheaux's keen sense of trouble is instantly piqued. He recalls the horrific murder of their father ...
June 1, 1998 - 11
Purple Cane RoadWhen Robicheaux learns that his mother Mae was a prostitute and died by drowning in a mud puddle at the hands of two Mob-affiliated cops, he embarks on a harrowing journey. This ...
August 1, 2000 - 12
Jolie Blon's BounceThere were three individuals who witnessed the rape and murder of Amanda Boudreau, during which the fingerprints of small-time hustler Tee Bobby Hulin were discovered at the ...
June 4, 2002 - 13
Last Car to Elysian FieldsJames Lee Burke is at the peak of his abilities in his most recent book filled with the rich, eerie atmosphere that his fans have come to love. This time, Burke's well-known ...
September 23, 2003 - 14
Crusader's CrossIn the summer of 1958, Dave Robicheaux and his half-brother Jimmie are just out of high school. Jimmie and Dave get work with an oil company, laying out rubber cables in the ...
July 12, 2005 - 15
Pegasus DescendingDetective Dave Robicheaux is confronted with the most challenging and risky case in his entire career. An unsettled young woman arrives in his hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana. ...
July 18, 2006 - 16
The Tin Roof BlowdownIn the final days of summer in 2005, a storm of greater devastation than the bomb that hit Hiroshima ravages southern Louisiana, stripping away the landscape. It is this ...
July 17, 2007 - 17
Swan PeakDetective Dave Robicheaux's New Adventure Detective Dave Robicheaux is back in action in another thrilling adventure. This time, he embarks on a journey from New Iberia Parish ...
July 8, 2008 - 18
The Glass RainbowJames Lee Burke's highly anticipated latest novel takes Detective Dave Robicheaux back to New Iberia, Louisiana, where he becomes involved in his most challenging and perilous ...
July 13, 2010 - 19
Creole BelleStarting off where the previous book, The Glass Rainbow, concluded, Creole Belle follows the story of Dave Robicheaux. After being in a recovery unit in New Orleans, Dave is ...
July 17, 2012 - 20
Light of the WorldDave Robicheaux is facing off against the most evil villain he has ever encountered in this tense thriller. Sadistic serial killer Asa Surrette narrowly avoided the death ...
July 23, 2013 - 21
Robicheaux"James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed." Michael Connelly ROBICHEAUX IS A HAUNTED ...
January 2, 2018 - 22
The New Iberia BluesDetective Dave Robicheaux first came across Desmond Cormier on the streets of New Orleans. While Cormier had lofty ambitions of fame, Robicheaux already had his future mapped ...
January 8, 2019 - 23
A Private CathedralCaught up in one of Louisiana’s oldest and bloodiest family rivalries, Detective Dave Robicheaux is faced with his most terrifying opponent yet: a time-traveling superhuman ...
August 11, 2020 - 24
CleteIn the most recent installment of the Robicheaux series, Clete Purcel, a seasoned private investigator and former police officer from New Orleans, steps into the spotlight for ...
June 11, 2024 - 25
The Hadacol BoogieDave Robicheaux, the legendary detective created by James Lee Burke, is back to look into the mysterious death of an unknown woman, which drags him into a world of corruption ...
February 10, 2026