James Lee Burke, the winner of two Edgar Awards and named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, is best known for his mystery series starring Cajun detective Dave Robicheaux. Hailed as one of the best novelists working today, Burke is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including Wayfaring Stranger, Creole Belle, and The Jealous Kind, as well as two collections of short stories. He lives in Missoula, Montana.