James Lee Burke Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Lee Burke.

James Lee Burke is a renowned American author, best known for his crime fiction and mystery novels. Born on December 5, 1936, in Houston, Texas, he began his writing career in the early 1960s. Burke gained wide recognition for his Dave Robicheaux series, which follows the story of a Louisiana detective. His atmospheric prose, vivid character development, and exploration of themes like corruption, violence, and redemption have earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Nearing the end of his seventh decade, James Lee Burke continues to write and publish gripping crime thrillers.