David Videcette books

David Videcette is a former counter-terrorism detective who writes crime thrillers and true crime based on his investigative experience.

DI Jake Flannagan Reading Order

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The Theseus Paradox 2015 Buy
The Detriment 2017 Buy

Non-Fiction

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Finding Suzy 2021 Buy

David Videcette is a former Metropolitan Police detective who specialized in counter-terrorism investigations. His fiction and non-fiction draw directly on his career in law enforcement, giving his work a procedural authenticity rooted in real cases and real investigative methods.

His DI Jake Flannagan series comprises two novels, The Theseus Paradox (2015) and The Detriment (2017), both featuring a detective whose cases mirror the kind of complex, high-stakes investigations Videcette handled during his police career. His non-fiction title, Finding Suzy (2021), applies his investigative skills to a real cold case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Videcette written?

David Videcette has written three books across two series.

What was David Videcette's first book?

David Videcette’s first book is The Theseus Paradox, published in 2015.

How does David Videcette's police career influence his writing?

Videcette spent years as a counter-terrorism detective, including work on the 7/7 London bombings investigation. His novels draw directly on this experience, lending them an authenticity and procedural detail that most crime fiction authors cannot match.

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