Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Man in the White Suit |
1999 |
Buy |
| From the Word Go |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Farewell Glacier |
2012 |
Buy |
| Out of Range |
2018 |
Buy |
Plays#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Romulus, My Father |
2007 |
Buy |
| All the Angels |
2016 |
Buy |
Rai Rahotep Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Nefertiti: The Book of the Dead |
2006 |
Buy |
| Nefertiti |
2011 |
N/A |
| Tutankhamun |
2009 |
Buy |
| Egypt: The Book of Chaos |
2011 |
Buy |
Nick Drake is a British author who writes both historical fiction and poetry. His most popular work is the Rai Rahotep series, a set of four novels set in ancient Egypt during the reign of the pharaohs. The books follow a detective named Rai Rahotep as he investigates crimes among the powerful and the dangerous in Thebes and beyond.
Outside of fiction, Drake has published four poetry collections between 1999 and 2018, plus two plays. His poetry and his novels share an attention to precise language and atmosphere. Readers who come to him through the Rahotep novels are often surprised to find he is also an accomplished poet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Nick Drake written?
Nick Drake has written ten books across three series.
What was Nick Drake's first book?
Nick Drake’s first book is The Man in the White Suit, published in 1999.
Is Nick Drake the author the same person as Nick Drake the musician?
No, they are different people. Nick Drake the author is a British writer and poet born in 1961 who writes historical fiction and poetry. Nick Drake the musician was a singer-songwriter who died in 1974.