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ⓘ About Jon Evans
His first novel similar to many of his earlier novels is a technothriller set in remote locations in the third world. The novel was a huge success and was the winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Best First Novel. He would also make quite a splash with the publishing of the epic dark fantasy “Beasts of New York” in 2011. Jon Evans is also the author of “The Executor,” the well-received graphic novel that was made into the “Vertigo Crime” series. When Jon Evans was in his twenties, he was for the most part engaged in travel and engineering jobs during which time he traveled to more than 100 countries. He was relieved of his belongings in La Paz, mugged in Mexico City, pursued by child soldiers in Bamako, and pickpocketed in St. Petersburg.
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Cowboys
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2011 Anthology · Brian Hurtt
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jon Evans?
His first novel similar to many of his earlier novels is a technothriller set in remote locations in the third world. The novel was a huge success and was the winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Best First Novel. He would also make quite a splash with the publishing of the epic dark fantasy “Beasts of New York” in 2011.
Which Jon Evans series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Vertigo Crime series, the earliest of Jon Evans's multi-book series: it opens with The Chill (1998) and runs to 9 books across 1998–2011, ending with Cowboys (2011).
How many books has Jon Evans written?
Jon Evans has 20 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1998 and 2023. 11 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Vertigo Crime series with 9 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jon Evans's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jon Evans's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Vertigo Crime (1998–2011, 9 books) and Dark Places of The Earth (2004–2005, 2 books).
How are Jon Evans's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jon Evans's 20 books into 2 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Vertigo Crime (9 books, 1998–2011); Dark Places of The Earth (2 books, 2004–2005).