Janet Dawson
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About the Author
Janet Dawson is an American mystery and thriller author best known for the Jeri Howard Mystery series and the California Zephyr Mystery series. Janet was born and raised in Colorado. She would go to the University of Colorado where she studied and graduated with a degree in journalism. She would then work as a newspaper reporter in Colorado before she quit to join the US Navy. As a journalist in the military, she was in charge of features and news for the public affairs offices of the Navy in Pensacola, Florida and a brief stint in Guam. She also worked in the San Francisco Bay area, which she so loved that she would later make it her new home. During her time as an officer she went back to school and attended California State University, where she graduated with a master’s in histor. Janet Dawson is the author of over 36 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Janet Dawson has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books
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Kindred Crimes 'Kindred Crimes' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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Till the Old Men Die Experience the magic of 'Till the Old Men Die' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books universe.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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Take a Number The Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series continues with 'Take a Number', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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Don't Turn Your Back On The Ocean Experience the magic of 'Don't Turn Your Back On The Ocean' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books universe.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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The Missing Child / Nobody's Child Join the adventure in 'The Missing Child / Nobody's Child' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(1995) ⭐ Start here
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A Credible Threat Experience the magic of 'A Credible Threat' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books universe.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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Witness to Evil Join the adventure in 'Witness to Evil' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(1997) ⭐ Start here
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Where the Bodies Are Buried Experience the magic of 'Where the Bodies Are Buried' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books universe.(1998) ⭐ Start here
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A Killing at the Track In 'A Killing at the Track', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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Bit Player 'Bit Player' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2011) ⭐ Start here
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Cold Trail Join the adventure in 'Cold Trail' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(2015) ⭐ Start here
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Water Signs 'Water Signs' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2017) ⭐ Start here
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The Devil Close Behind Experience the magic of 'The Devil Close Behind' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books universe.(2019) ⭐ Start here
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The Things We Keep Experience the magic of 'The Things We Keep' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books universe.(2023) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas
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Candles on the Corner 'Candles on the Corner' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2011)
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Little Red Corvette Experience the magic of 'Little Red Corvette' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2011)
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Slayer Statute The Publication Order of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Slayer Statute', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2011)
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Blue Eyes 'Blue Eyes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2011)
Publication Order of California Zephyr Mystery Books
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Death Rides the Zephyr In 'Death Rides the Zephyr', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of California Zephyr Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(2013)
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Death Deals a Hand In 'Death Deals a Hand', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of California Zephyr Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(2016)
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The Ghost in Roomette Four Join the adventure in 'The Ghost in Roomette Four' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of California Zephyr Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(2018)
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Death Above the Line In 'Death Above the Line', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of California Zephyr Mystery Books series by Janet Dawson.(2020)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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What You Wish for 'What You Wish for' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2012)
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The Sacrificial Daughter The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Sacrificial Daughter', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2021)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
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Voice Mail 'Voice Mail' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2002)
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Pack Rat The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Pack Rat', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2011)
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By The Book The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'By The Book', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2011)
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Invisible Time In 'Invisible Time', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(2011)
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Mrs. Lincoln's Dilemma The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Mrs. Lincoln's Dilemma', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2011)
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What The Cat Dragged In Experience the magic of 'What The Cat Dragged In' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2011)
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Witchcraft 'Witchcraft' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Janet Dawson.(2011)
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But Not Forgotten 'But Not Forgotten' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Janet Dawson has created.(2018)
Publication Order of Collections
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Scam and Eggs In 'Scam and Eggs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(2002)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Hit the Books! The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Hit the Books!', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2019)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Once Upon a Crime 'Once Upon a Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Janet Dawson.(1998)
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San Francisco Noir 2 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'San Francisco Noir 2', another thrilling entry from Janet Dawson.(2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Janet Dawson?
Janet Dawson is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 36 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books, Publication Order of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of California Zephyr Mystery Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Janet Dawson book series to start with?
For readers new to Janet Dawson's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Jeri Howard Mystery Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 14 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Janet Dawson's writing.
Q: How many books has Janet Dawson written?
Janet Dawson has written over 36 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.