Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| High Water Chants |
1977 |
Buy |
| Onyx John |
1985 |
Buy |
| The Kinkajou |
1989 |
Buy |
| The True Life Adventures of Sparrow Drinkwater |
1993 |
Buy |
| The Timekeeper |
1995 |
Buy |
| The Fire Line |
1995 |
Buy |
| The River Burns |
2014 |
Buy |
The Storm Murders Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Storm Murders |
2015 |
Buy |
| Seven Days Dead |
2016 |
Buy |
| Perish the Day |
2017 |
Buy |
Émile Cinq-Mars Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| City Of Ice |
2000 |
Buy |
| Ice Lake |
2001 |
Buy |
| River City |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Storm Murders |
2015 |
Buy |
| Seven Days Dead |
2016 |
Buy |
| Perish the Day |
2017 |
Buy |
| Ball Park |
2019 |
Buy |
| Roar Back |
2020 |
Buy |
| Lady Jail |
2021 |
Buy |
| A Patient Death |
2023 |
Buy |
| Bright Shining As the Sun |
2025 |
Buy |
John Farrow is the crime fiction pen name of Canadian author Trevor Ferguson. Under the Farrow name, he has written the long-running Emile Cinq-Mars series, which follows a Montreal police detective through cases that range from local organized crime to international intrigue. The series began with City of Ice in 2000 and has grown to 11 novels.
Ferguson also published literary fiction and standalone novels under both names. His early work, including High Water Chants (1977) and The Kinkajou (1989), appeared under his real name, while the crime fiction that brought him wider readership carries the Farrow byline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has John Farrow written?
John Farrow has written 21 books across three series.
What was John Farrow's first book?
John Farrow’s first book is High Water Chants, published in 1977.
Is John Farrow a pen name?
Yes, John Farrow is the pen name of Canadian novelist Trevor Ferguson. Ferguson uses the Farrow name for his crime fiction, particularly the Emile Cinq-Mars series, while publishing literary fiction under his own name.