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ⓘ About Dan J. Marlowe
About Dan J. Marlowe Dan J. Marlowe wrote gripping crime novels that pulled readers into intense, fast-paced stories. His books stood out because he knew how to build believable characters who felt real. The people in his stories, especially the main ones, had depth and kept readers hooked. Marlowe had a talent for making even flawed characters interesting, so his books were hard to put down. His own life was as dramatic as his fiction, including a period of amnesia and connections to real-life criminals. These experiences likely gave his writing an edge, making his stories feel raw and authentic. He understood the criminal mind well, which helped him craft plots that felt genuine. Readers enjoyed his books because they blended excitement with sharp storytelling.
All Book Series by Dan J. Marlowe
The Name of the Game Is Death / Operation Overkill
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 1962
Raven is a Blood Red Bird
Book 6 of 30 · published 1967 Co-authored · William Odell
John Creasey's Crime Collection, 1977
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1977
Alfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1983
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dan J. Marlowe?
About Dan J. Marlowe Dan J. Marlowe wrote gripping crime novels that pulled readers into intense, fast-paced stories. His books stood out because he knew how to build believable characters who felt real.
Which Dan J. Marlowe series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Johnny Killain series, the earliest of Dan J. Marlowe's multi-book series: it opens with Doorway to Death (1959) and runs to 5 books across 1959–1961, ending with Shake a Crooked Town (1961). Dan J. Marlowe's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Dan J. Marlowe written?
Dan J. Marlowe has 49 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1959 and 1993. 17 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Drake: The Man With Nobody's Face series with 12 books — and 32 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Dan J. Marlowe's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dan J. Marlowe's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Johnny Killain (1959–1961, 5 books) and Drake: The Man With Nobody's Face (1962–1976, 12 books).
How are Dan J. Marlowe's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dan J. Marlowe's 49 books into 2 named series and 32 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Drake: The Man With Nobody's Face (12 books, 1962–1976); Johnny Killain (5 books, 1959–1961).