James Lee Burke

About James Lee Burke

Birth Day: December 5, 1936
Birth Place: Houston, TX
Birth Sign: Sagittarius

James Lee Burke Net Worth

James Lee Burke net worth and salary: James Lee Burke is a Novelist who has a net worth of $8 Million. James Lee Burke was born in Houston, in December 5, 1936. A prolific author of mystery novels, he rose to fame through such works as his Dave Robicheaux series. His other series include the Billy Bob Holland and Hackberry Holland trilogies.
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💰James Lee Burke Net worth: $8 Million (Updated at 15 March 2019)

About

A prolific author of mystery novels, he rose to fame through such works as his Dave Robicheaux series. His other series include the Billy Bob Holland and Hackberry Holland trilogies.

Before Fame

He graduated from both the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of Missouri. He worked in the oil industry before becoming a journalist.

Trivia

He taught creative writing at Wichita State University.

Family Life

With his wife, Pearl, he had a daughter, Alafair Burke, who also became a successful crime writer. He and his wife were also parents to three other children.

Associated With

He was the 2002 recipient of the Louisiana Writer Award. The honor was presented to him by former Lt. Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco.