Order of Dave Robicheaux Books
Dave Robicheaux stands as one of American crime fiction's most enduring protagonists, brought to life by acclaimed novelist James Lee Burke. This compelling character has anchored a celebrated mystery series that Burke has been consistently delivering to readers since 1987, with many considering these novels to represent the author's finest literary achievements.
The character's popularity has transcended the page, earning two major Hollywood adaptations. Alec Baldwin first brought Robicheaux to the big screen in Heaven's Prisoners, followed later by Tommy Lee Jones's portrayal in In the Electric Mist. Here you'll find the complete Dave Robicheaux series arranged chronologically by publication date:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Neon Rain | 1987 | |
| 2 |  Heaven's Prisoners | 1988 | |
| 3 |  Black Cherry Blues | 1989 | |
| 4 |  A Morning for Flamingos | 1990 | |
| 5 |  A Stained White Radiance | 1992 | |
| 6 |  In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead | 1993 | |
| 7 |  Dixie City Jam | 1994 | |
| 8 |  Burning Angel | 1995 | |
| 9 |  Cadillac Jukebox | 1996 | |
| 10 |  Sunset Limited | 1996 | |
| 11 |  Purple Cane Road | 2000 | |
| 12 |  Jolie Blon's Bounce | 2002 | |
| 13 |  Last Car to Elysian Fields | 2003 | |
| 14 |  Crusader's Cross | 2005 | |
| 15 |  Pegasus Descending | 2006 | |
| 16 |  The Tin Roof Blowdown | 2007 | |
| 17 |  Swan Peak | 2008 | |
| 18 |  The Glass Rainbow | 2010 | |
| 19 |  Creole Belle | 2012 | |
| 20 |  Light of the World | 2013 | |
| 21 |  Robicheaux | 2018 | |
| 22 |  The New Iberia Blues | 2019 | |
| 23 |  A Private Cathedral | 2020 | |
| 24 |  Clete | 2024 | |
| 25 |  The Hadacol Boogie | 2026 |