James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke is a celebrated American author known for his richly atmospheric crime novels. Born in 1936 in Houston, Texas, Burke's writing career spans decades, with the Dave Robicheaux series earning him critical acclaim and multiple Edgar Awards. His works often explore themes of justice, morality, and the American South. Burke's evocative prose and complex characters have solidified his place as a master of the crime fiction genre.
Book summaries for books written by James Lee Burke
Quotes
Evil and madness are like two freight trains passing each other in the night. We know they exist, but we can never be sure where or when they’ll meet up.
Sometimes the weight of our knowledge is a burden too heavy to carry.
In the darkness, we are all equal.
Hope is just another name for denial.
The measure of a man's worth is not in the things he acquires, but in the things he is willing to give up.
Sometimes justice isn't blind, it just refuses to open its eyes.
Fear is a powerful weapon, but it can also be a prison.
Grief is a companion that never leaves your side. It just changes shape and size over time.
In the face of tragedy, we often find our true selves.
We are all haunted by our own demons. The trick is not to let them possess us.
Some wounds never heal. They just scab over, waiting for the slightest touch to start bleeding again.
Love can be a beautiful lie or a painful truth. The choice is ours to make.