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John Darnton

3 Series • 8 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Neanderthal (1996)
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Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: Almost a Family (2011)
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Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Writers on Writing (2001)

ⓘ About John Darnton

About John Darnton The American author John Darnton is well known for his interesting and highly engaging style of writing that’s been entertaining readers for many years now. Working as a journalist too, he’s got a straightforward approach to his work, making it extremely direct and to the point. Previously working as a reporter, it was a position that gave him a lot of material to work with, making his writing feel wholly realistic and grounded. Knowing the subject matter inside out, he would give it a sense of realism that would really work to effectively draw the reader in. Previously winning a Pulitzer Prize for his journalism, he’d gain a lot of insight, really elevating him and his work in the process.

All Book Series by John Darnton

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Neanderthal

Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1996

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1996
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The Experiment

Book 2 of 6 · published 1999

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1999
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Mind Catcher

Book 3 of 6 · published 2002

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2002
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The Darwin Conspiracy

Book 4 of 6 · published 2005

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2005
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Black and White and Dead All Over

Book 5 of 6 · published 2008

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2008
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Burning Sky

Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2024

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2024
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Almost a Family

Single-title series · published 2011

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2011
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Writers on Writing

Single-title series · published 2001

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2001

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Darnton?

About John Darnton The American author John Darnton is well known for his interesting and highly engaging style of writing that's been entertaining readers for many years now. Working as a journalist too, he's got a straightforward approach to his work, making it extremely direct and to the point. Previously working as a reporter, it was a position that gave him a lot of material to work with, making his writing feel wholly realistic and grounded.

Which John Darnton series should I start with?

John Darnton's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Neanderthal (1996).

How many books has John Darnton written?

John Darnton has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1996 and 2024. They are filed under 3 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Non-Fiction and Anthologies.

In what order should John Darnton's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 8 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.

How are John Darnton's books organised into series?

This guide splits John Darnton's 8 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (6 books); Non-Fiction (1 book); Anthologies (1 book).