Alan Drew books

Alan Drew is an author of mystery, known for the Detective Ben Wade series, with 3 books published between 2008 and 2022.

Detective Ben Wade Reading Order

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Shadow Man 2017 Buy
The Recruit 2022 N/A

Standalone Novels

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Gardens of Water 2008 Buy

Alan Drew is a mystery writer with three books published between 2008 and 2022. His debut, Gardens of Water, appeared in 2008 as a standalone novel, and it was nearly a decade before the next book arrived. Shadow Man launched the Detective Ben Wade series in 2017, followed by The Recruit in 2022.

Drew’s output is small but spread across a long timeframe, with significant gaps between releases. The shift from a standalone debut to a detective series suggests a move toward genre fiction with recurring characters. Readers looking for the Detective Ben Wade books will find two entries so far, and the five-year gap between them leaves the question of future installments open.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alan Drew written?

Alan Drew has written three books across two series.

What was Alan Drew's first book?

Alan Drew’s first book is Gardens of Water, published in 2008.

What genres does Alan Drew write in?

Alan Drew writes mystery. Their best-known work includes the Detective Ben Wade series.

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