On its surface, life in Houston is as you would expect drive-in restaurants, souped-up cars, jukeboxes, teenagers discovering their sexuality. But beneath the glitz and superficial normalcy, a class war has begun. Against this backdrop Aaron Holland Broussard discovers the poignancy of first love and a world of violence he did not know existed. When Aaron spots the beautiful and gifted Valerie Epstein fighting with her boyfriend, Grady Harrelson, he inadvertently challenges the power of the Mob and one of the richest families in Texas. He also discovers he must find the courage his father had found as an American soldier in the Great War.

The Jealous Kind: A Novel is a captivating book written by James Lee Burke. It is part of the Holland Family Novel series. Dive into this gripping story that explores themes of jealousy, love, and family dynamics. With Burke's masterful storytelling and rich character development, this novel is sure to keep you hooked from beginning to end.