Billy Bob Holland Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Cimarron Rose |
1997 |
Buy |
| Heartwood |
1999 |
Buy |
| Bitterroot |
2001 |
Buy |
| In the Moon of Red Ponies |
2004 |
Buy |
Hackberry Holland Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lay Down My Sword and Shield |
1971 |
Buy |
| Rain Gods |
2009 |
Buy |
| Feast Day of Fools |
2011 |
Buy |
| House of the Rising Sun |
2015 |
Buy |
| Another Kind of Eden |
2021 |
Buy |
| Every Cloak Rolled in Blood |
2022 |
Buy |
| Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie |
2025 |
Buy |
Weldon Holland Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Wayfaring Stranger |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Jealous Kind |
2016 |
Buy |
The Holland Family is a multi-generational saga from James Lee Burke, spread across three interconnected series. The books follow different members of the Holland family through various periods of American history, from the frontier era to modern Texas. Billy Bob Holland, Hackberry Holland, and Weldon Holland each anchor their own set of novels.
Burke uses the Holland family to explore themes of violence, justice, and moral struggle across American history. The family connections between the series add depth for readers who follow all three storylines, though each sub-series also works independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Holland Family written?
Holland Family has written thirteen books across three series.
What was Holland Family's first book?
Holland Family’s first book is Lay Down My Sword and Shield, published in 1971.
What is the Holland Family saga?
The Holland Family saga spans three connected series by James Lee Burke, each following a different generation of the Holland family. Billy Bob Holland is a Texas lawyer and former Texas Ranger, Hackberry Holland is his cousin who becomes a small-town sheriff, and Weldon Holland is an earlier ancestor. Together, the series covers American history from the Civil War era to the present.