James Deegan books in order

Q: "How many books has James Deegan written?"

"James Deegan has written two books in one series."

Q: "What was James Deegan's first book?"

"James Deegan's first book is Once a Pilgrim, published in 2018."

Q: "Is the John Carr series based on real experience?"

"Deegan served in the British Army for over twenty years, including multiple tours with the SAS and service in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery. The John Carr books draw on that firsthand experience of special operations and counter-terrorism, giving the thrillers an authenticity that comes from lived knowledge rather than research alone."

John Carr Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Once a Pilgrim	2018	Buy
The Angry Sea	2019	Buy

James Deegan served in the British Army for more than two decades, including extensive service with the SAS and tours in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in combat. After leaving the military, he turned to writing thrillers, drawing on his operational experience to create the John Carr series.

The two novels published so far — Once a Pilgrim (2018) and The Angry Sea (2019) — follow John Carr, a former SAS sergeant major, through counter-terrorism operations that reflect the kinds of situations Deegan knows from personal experience. The books are military thrillers grounded in the reality of special forces work rather than the fantasy version.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Deegan written?

James Deegan has written two books in one series.

What was James Deegan's first book?

James Deegan’s first book is Once a Pilgrim, published in 2018.

Is the John Carr series based on real experience?

Deegan served in the British Army for over twenty years, including multiple tours with the SAS and service in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery. The John Carr books draw on that firsthand experience of special operations and counter-terrorism, giving the thrillers an authenticity that comes from lived knowledge rather than research alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Carr Reading Order