James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke
James Lee Burkeis an American author of mysteries, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won an Edgar Award for Black Cherry Bluesand an Edgar Award for Cimarron Rose, and has also been presented with the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. The Robicheaux character has been portrayed twice on screen, first by Alec Baldwinand then Tommy Lee Jones. Burke's 1982 novel, Two for Texas, was made into a 1998 TV Movie by the same...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
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