Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Trouble in the Heartland |
2014 |
Buy |
Jack Merlin Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Abra Cadaver |
1999 |
Buy |
| Hocus Corpus |
1999 |
Buy |
| Tragic Wand |
2000 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Silent Samaritan |
2013 |
Buy |
James Tucker, who also writes under the name Jake Merlin, is a mystery author known for the Jack Merlin medical mystery series. The three-book series, published between 1999 and 2000, follows a surgeon who gets involved in criminal investigations. Titles like Abra Cadaver, Hocus Corpus, and Tragic Wand play on the connection between magic tricks and surgical skill.
Tucker returned to publishing after a long gap with Silent Samaritan (2013) and contributed to the anthology Trouble in the Heartland (2014). His earlier medical mysteries combine insider knowledge of hospital settings with traditional mystery plotting, making them a good fit for readers who enjoy Robin Cook or Tess Gerritsen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has James Tucker (Jake Merlin) written?
James Tucker (Jake Merlin) has written five books across three series.
What was James Tucker (Jake Merlin)'s first book?
James Tucker (Jake Merlin)’s first book is Abra Cadaver, published in 1999.
What genre does James Tucker write?
James Tucker writes medical mysteries and thrillers, with his Jack Merlin series set in the world of medicine and surgery.