Who Publishes The Natchez Burning Trilogy Books?

HarperCollins published the 'Natchez Burning Trilogy,' and they couldn’t have picked a better home for Greg Iles’ epic. William Morrow, their imprint, specializes in gripping fiction, and they treated these books like the blockbusters they are. From 'Natchez Burning' to 'Mississippi Blood,' each release was timed to keep fans hooked. The covers alone—dark, brooding, drenched in Southern Gothic vibes—told you everything about the series’ tone. I binge-read all three, and HarperCollins’ pacing made the wait between books brutal (in the best way). They understood this wasn’t just a crime series; it was a cultural deep dive into the South’s darkest corners.

I’ve been obsessed with the 'Natchez Burning Trilogy' for years, and the publishing journey of these books is as gripping as the plot itself. HarperCollins, specifically their William Morrow imprint, handled the release of all three novels. Greg Iles, the mastermind behind the series, has a long-standing relationship with them, and they’ve done a fantastic job bringing his gritty Southern noir to life. The first book, 'Natchez Burning,' dropped in 2014, followed by 'The Bone Tree' in 2015, and 'Mississippi Blood' in 2017. Each release felt like an event, with HarperCollins pushing hard on marketing—bestseller lists, bookstore displays, you name it. I remember spotting 'Natchez Burning' front and center at Barnes & Noble, its dark cover screaming 'read me.'

What’s cool is how HarperCollins leaned into the trilogy’s themes. The packaging had this unified aesthetic—moody, atmospheric, like the Mississippi setting itself. They knew they had something special, and the way they staggered the releases built anticipation perfectly. Iles’ fans (myself included) were frothing at the mouth for each installment. HarperCollins also nailed the audiobook versions, getting Robert Petkoff to narrate. His voice *is* Penn Cage, no question. It’s rare to see a publisher so in sync with an author’s vision, but they absolutely crushed it.