Author james lee burke biography

James Lee Burke (born December 5, ) is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for his novels Black Cherry Blues (), Cimarron Rose (), and Flags on the Bayou (). [1]. Over the years James Lee Burke taught in four universities, one community college, and the Job Corps. He was also a case worker in California with former felons, the indigent, migrant farm workers, and the criminally insane. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
James Lee Burke’s new novel, Every Cloak Rolled in Blood, is, perhaps, his most personal. The year-old titan of American literature claims the worst imaginable impetus for the book – the death of his daughter, Pamala.