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ⓘ About David Johnson
David Johnson is an American author known for writing books with heart. His writing has earned praise for the strong, unforgettable characters in the lead. The characters come from humble backgrounds and the stories see them put into the unexpected turns of everyday life that test their mettle. Johnson is best known as the author of the Tucker series of books. The series began in 2012 with the release of Tucker’s Way. The series follows a woman named Tucker who has been through an rough past who seeks refuge in her Tennessee home. Her life, and that of her new neighbor, is changed forever when Ella moves in next door. The series has been very successful with over 500,000 copies sold. In addition to his work as a writer, Johnson is a full-time Marriage and Family Therapist.
All Book Series by David Johnson
Navigating the Passages of Marriage
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2012
7 Elements of a Great Marriage
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
Pick of the Litter
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2024 Co-authored · Kay Bratt,Ev Bishop,Tammy L. Grace,Julie Carobini,Barbara Hinske,Jodi Allen Brice,Patricia Sands
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Johnson?
David Johnson is an American author known for writing books with heart. His writing has earned praise for the strong, unforgettable characters in the lead. The characters come from humble backgrounds and the stories see them put into the unexpected turns of everyday life that test their mettle.
Which David Johnson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Tucker series, the earliest of David Johnson's multi-book series: it opens with An Unexpected Frost (2014) and runs to 5 books across 2014–2015, ending with Who Will Hear Me When I Cry (2015). David Johnson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has David Johnson written?
David Johnson has 37 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 27 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Dragonfly Cove Dog Park series with 9 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should David Johnson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. David Johnson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Tucker (2014–2015, 5 books), Ransom (2018–2026, 7 books) and The Hope (2020–2021, 3 books), plus 2 more.
How are David Johnson's books organised into series?
This guide splits David Johnson's 37 books into 5 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Dragonfly Cove Dog Park (9 books, 2024–2025); Ransom (7 books, 2018–2026); Tucker (5 books, 2014–2015); The Hope (3 books, 2020–2021); The Wit and Wisdom (3 books, 2023–2024).