Daniel Jacquot

Daniel Jacquot is a fictional French detective in Martin O'Brien's crime series, a Chief Inspector of the Police Judiciaire investigating cases in Provence.

Daniel Jacquot is the protagonist of Martin O’Brien’s series of crime novels set in Provence, France. A Chief Inspector of the Police Judiciaire and former rugby player, Jacquot uses his local knowledge and personal connections to solve cases across the south of France. The books make heavy use of the Provencal setting, from the docks of Marseille to the quieter villages of the interior.

The Daniel Jacquot series spans ten novels published between 2005 and 2021. Each book is built around a standalone investigation, though Jacquot’s character and personal life develop across the series. Readers who enjoy European crime fiction with a strong sense of place will find Jacquot’s Provence a good fit.

Reading Order

See the complete Daniel Jacquot reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Daniel Jacquot?

Daniel Jacquot is a Chief Inspector of the Police Judiciaire and the protagonist of ten crime novels by Martin O’Brien. He is a former rugby player who investigates cases in and around Provence in southern France.

How many books feature Daniel Jacquot?

There are ten books in the Daniel Jacquot series, published between 2005 and 2021, starting with Jacquot and the Waterman.

Where is the Daniel Jacquot series set?

The series is set in Provence, France, with investigations taking Jacquot from the Marseille coast to the inland hill towns. The southern French setting, including its food, language, and landscape, plays a large role in the novels.

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