Martin O’Brien books

Martin O'Brien is a British crime fiction author known for the Daniel Jacquot detective series set in Provence, France.

Daniel Jacquot Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Jacquot and the Waterman 2005 Buy
Jacquot and the Master 2007 Buy
Jacquot and the Fifteen 2007 Buy
Confession 2009 Buy
Blood Counts 2010 Buy
The Angel 2012 Buy
The Dying Minutes 2012 Buy
Knife Gun Poison Bomb 2014 Buy
Talking To The Sharks 2016 Buy
Justice Done 2021 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Lunching The Girls 2012 Buy

Martin O’Brien is a British author best known for his series of crime novels featuring Daniel Jacquot, a detective in the French Police Judiciaire. The Jacquot books are set in Provence and make heavy use of the region’s geography, cuisine, and local customs. O’Brien has cited his love of southern France as a primary motivation for the series.

The Jacquot novels began with Jacquot and the Waterman in 2005 and continued through Justice Done in 2021, totaling ten books. O’Brien has also published a standalone novel, Lunching The Girls (2012). His writing appeals to readers who enjoy European crime fiction with a strong sense of place, alongside authors like Jean-Claude Izzo and Donna Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Martin O’Brien written?

Martin O’Brien has written eleven books across two series.

What was Martin O’Brien's first book?

Martin O’Brien’s first book is Jacquot and the Waterman, published in 2005.

What is the Daniel Jacquot series about?

The Daniel Jacquot series follows Chief Inspector Daniel Jacquot of the French Police Judiciaire as he investigates crimes in and around Provence. The books are set in the south of France and draw heavily on the region’s landscape, food, and culture. There are ten novels in the series, published between 2005 and 2021.

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