Many crime novels are known for their enduring characters who keep coming back for more adventures. Can you place these five sleuths on their home turf? By J. D. Biersdorfer Marilyn Stasio ...

In the first column I wrote for this newspaper, I covered three novels. One of those books was by James Lee Burke. I have reviewed all 20 books Burke has published during the years since then.

James Lee Burke has published three novels spotlighting other characters over the four years it’s been since we last had a mystery featuring his signature character, Dave Robicheaux. James Lee Burke ...

Best-selling author James Lee Burke has made New Iberia a travel destination. His Dave Robicheaux book series is wildly popular all over the world. The stories are centered around New Iberia and ...

Louisiana lawman Dave Robicheaux returns in “The Hadacol Boogie” the 26th book in the legendary series by James Lee Burke. In this propulsive thriller, Robicheaux does exactly what fans of this series ...

Susan Larson talks with James Lee Burke about his new book, Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie. Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week: Illustrator Paul Karasik discusses and signs the ...

Music figures heavily in James Lee Burke's books and his life. Here, he plays 'The Wild Side of Life,' an old country song made popular by Hank Thompson, on his beloved Gibson J50. (To see a video of ...

James Lee Burke’s novels have mysteries that light the fuse of the story, but the almost poetic prose sets his novels apart. A boy that detective Dave Robicheaux knew almost 25 years ago left town to ...

Missoula writer James Lee Burke pauses Wednesday afternoon during the daily chores on his ranch near Lolo. On Thursday, Burke was feted by Arts Missoula, presenting him the Individual Artist Award at ...

Susan Larson talks with James Lee Burke about his new novel, The Hadacol Boogie. Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week: Nikesha Williams discusses and signs “The Seven Daughters of ...