Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| Florida Heat Wave |
2010 |
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Max Freeman Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Blue Edge of Midnight |
2002 |
Buy |
| A Visible Darkness |
2003 |
Buy |
| Shadow Men |
2004 |
Buy |
| A Killing Night |
2005 |
Buy |
| Acts of Nature |
2007 |
Buy |
| Midnight Guardians |
2012 |
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| Don’t Lose Her |
2015 |
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Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| Eye of Vengeance |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Styx |
2009 |
Buy |
| Oooo That Smell |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Sindia Promise |
2018 |
Buy |
Jonathon King is an American crime fiction writer and former journalist. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a newspaper reporter in Philadelphia and later in South Florida, where he covered the crime beat. That reporting background shows up in his novels, which are rooted in the landscape and culture of Florida.
King’s most well-known work is the Max Freeman series, which began with The Blue Edge of Midnight in 2002. That book won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel from the Mystery Writers of America. The series follows Max Freeman, an ex-Philadelphia cop who moves to the Florida Everglades and gets pulled into local crimes. King has also written several standalone novels and contributed to the Florida Heat Wave anthology. His books are known for their strong sense of place, with the swamps, waterways, and heat of South Florida playing a central role in every story.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Jonathon King written?
Jonathon King has written twelve books across three series.
What was Jonathon King's first book?
Jonathon King’s first book is The Blue Edge of Midnight, published in 2002.
What awards has Jonathon King won?
Jonathon King won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel from the Mystery Writers of America for The Blue Edge of Midnight (2002), the first book in his Max Freeman series. The award recognized both the quality of the writing and King’s vivid depiction of the South Florida setting.