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ⓘ About John Dean
About John Dean John Dean is a freelance journalist and author known for crafting intriguing mystery novels. With a strong background in crime reporting for various newspapers and magazines, he skillfully incorporates real-world insights into his writing. This experience gives his stories an authentic edge, making them captivating for readers who enjoy unraveling mysteries. His ability to weave intricate plots ensures that his books are both engaging and thought-provoking. Dean also writes under the pseudonym John Stanley, showcasing his versatility and creativity as a writer. His characters, especially protagonists, are well-developed and relatable, drawing readers into their world with ease.
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Who is John Dean?
About John Dean John Dean is a freelance journalist and author known for crafting intriguing mystery novels. With a strong background in crime reporting for various newspapers and magazines, he skillfully incorporates real-world insights into his writing. This experience gives his stories an authentic edge, making them captivating for readers who enjoy unraveling mysteries.
Which John Dean series should I start with?
The best place to start is the DCI John Blizzard series, the earliest of John Dean's multi-book series: it opens with The Long Dead (2006) and runs to 14 books across 2006–2026, ending with The Informer (2026). John Dean's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has John Dean written?
John Dean has 28 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2006 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the DCI John Blizzard series with 14 books.
In what order should John Dean's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John Dean's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are DCI John Blizzard (2006–2026, 14 books), Detective Chief Inspector Jack Harris (2008–2025, 12 books) and Danny Radford (2013–2015, 2 books).
How are John Dean's books organised into series?
This guide splits John Dean's 28 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: DCI John Blizzard (14 books, 2006–2026); Detective Chief Inspector Jack Harris (12 books, 2008–2025); Danny Radford (2 books, 2013–2015).