DCI Jones Casebook Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Perfect Record / Sean Freeman |
2013 |
Buy |
| Perfect Record |
2015 |
N/A |
| Serenity Broken |
2013 |
N/A |
| Serenity Broken / Raymond Collins |
2013 |
Buy |
| Hidden Runaway |
2013 |
N/A |
| Hidden Runaway / Ellis Flynn |
2013 |
Buy |
| Cryer’s View / Inside View |
2016 |
Buy |
| Inside View |
2016 |
N/A |
| Sweet Revenge |
- |
N/A |
| Sweet Revenge / Melanie Archer |
2020 |
Buy |
| Poster Boy |
2021 |
Buy |
Lucky Shores Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| On Lucky Shores / Finding Home |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Long Road Home |
2022 |
Buy |
| Home For Good |
2022 |
Buy |
Ryan Kaine’s 83 Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| On the Run |
2017 |
Buy |
| On the Rocks |
2017 |
Buy |
| On the Defensive |
2017 |
Buy |
| On the Attack |
2018 |
Buy |
| On the Money |
2018 |
Buy |
| On the Edge |
2019 |
Buy |
| On the Wing |
2020 |
Buy |
| On the Hunt: |
2021 |
Buy |
| On The Outside |
2021 |
Buy |
| On the Lookout |
2022 |
Buy |
| On The Brink |
2023 |
Buy |
| On the Offensive |
2023 |
Buy |
| On The Charge |
2024 |
Buy |
| On the Trail |
2025 |
Buy |
Ryan Kaine’s Origins Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| On the Run |
2017 |
N/A |
| The Assessment |
2020 |
Buy |
| On the Rocks |
2017 |
N/A |
| On the Defensive |
2017 |
N/A |
| On the Attack |
2021 |
N/A |
| On the Money |
2019 |
N/A |
| On the Edge |
2020 |
N/A |
| On the Wing |
2020 |
N/A |
| On the Hunt |
- |
N/A |
| On the Outside |
- |
N/A |
| On the Lookout |
- |
N/A |
| On the Brink |
- |
N/A |
| On the Offensive |
- |
N/A |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Transition of Johnny Swift |
2014 |
Buy |
Kerry J. Donovan is a British author who writes action thrillers and crime fiction. He began publishing in 2013 with the DCI Jones Casebook series, a set of police procedurals set in England. Since then, he has built a large body of work with 42 books across five series.
His most popular creation is Ryan Kaine, a former Royal Air Force officer wrongly accused of being involved in a terrorist attack. The main series, Ryan Kaine’s 83, follows Kaine as he goes on the run and fights to prove his innocence while protecting the people he cares about. The companion series, Ryan Kaine’s Origins, fills in backstory and provides additional perspectives on events from the main storyline.
Donovan also writes the Lucky Shores series, which moves away from thrillers into contemporary fiction. His books are known for their fast pacing, military detail, and British settings. He has built a steady readership among fans of authors like Lee Child and Mark Dawson.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Kerry J. Donovan written?
Kerry J. Donovan has written 42 books across five series.
What was Kerry J. Donovan's first book?
Kerry J. Donovan’s first book is Hidden Runaway, published in 2013.
What is the Ryan Kaine series about?
The Ryan Kaine series follows a former Royal Air Force officer who is framed for a terrorist attack and must go on the run to clear his name. The main series, Ryan Kaine’s 83, has fourteen books, and the companion series Ryan Kaine’s Origins provides background stories for many of the same events.