“I think the "crime novel" has replaced the sociological novel of the 1930s. I think the progenitor of that tradition is James M. Cain, who in my view is the most neglected writer in American literature.”
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James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke is an American author born on December 5, 1936. Known for his unique detective and crime novels, Burke's works are renowned for their deep Southern setting and complex character development. more
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