The Hackberry Holland is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by James Lee Burke, made up of 6 books published between 1971 and 2022. It begins with Lay Down My Sword and Shield (1971), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Every Cloak Rolled in Blood (2022), spanning 51 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | |||
| 1 | Lay Down My Sword and Shield | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 2 | Rain Gods ★ NYT 3w · peaked #6 🏆 Deutscher Krimi Preis 2015Full award history → | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 3 | Feast Day of Fools ★ NYT 2w · peaked #3 🏆 Audie Award 2012Spur Award 2012Hammett Prize 2011Full award history → | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | House of the Rising Sun | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 5 | Another Kind of Eden | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Every Cloak Rolled in BloodLatest | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Hackberry Holland series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Hackberry Holland series?
Start with Lay Down My Sword and Shield (1971), the first book in the Hackberry Holland series by James Lee Burke. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Hackberry Holland series?
There are 6 books in the Hackberry Holland series by James Lee Burke, published between 1971 and 2022.
What is the first book in the Hackberry Holland series?
The first book in the Hackberry Holland series is Lay Down My Sword and Shield, published in 1971 by James Lee Burke.
What is the latest book in the Hackberry Holland series?
The most recent book in the Hackberry Holland series is Every Cloak Rolled in Blood (2022) by James Lee Burke.