Billy Bob Holland Books in Order

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In the Billy Bob Holland series by James Lee Burke, former Texas Ranger Billy Holland transitions into a legal career, navigating complex moral and personal dilemmas. The stories are set in the American South and explore themes of justice, family, and redemption. Each novel centers on Holland's professional and personal struggles, often intertwining his past as a lawman with his present as a lawyer.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Cimarron rose

    Cimarron rose

    1997 · James Lee Burke

    In this 1997 novel by James Lee Burke, former Texas Ranger Billy Holland, now working as a lawyer, is hired to defend a teenage boy accused of…

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  2. Cover of Heartwood

    Heartwood

    1998 · James Lee Burke

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  3. Cover of Bitterroot

    Bitterroot

    2001 · James Lee Burke

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  4. Cover of In the Moon of Red Ponies

    In the Moon of Red Ponies

    2004 · James Lee Burke

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Billy Bob Holland books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Cimarron rose”. Start with “Cimarron rose.”

How many books are in the Billy Bob Holland series?

We list 4 books by James Lee Burke , published between 1997–2004.

Where can I buy the Billy Bob Holland books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.