Jackson Brodie

Character profile for Jackson Brodie from Kate Atkinson's mystery series. Learn about the melancholic private investigator.

Jackson Brodie is a private investigator unlike any other. A former soldier and police inspector, he carries the physical and emotional scars of a lifetime of violence and loss. The defining trauma of his life—the murder of his sister when he was a child—haunts him and fuels his compulsion to find missing people and solve cold cases.

Despite his gruff exterior and cynical worldview, Jackson is deeply compassionate. He is a magnet for “lost sheep”—the broken, the bereaved, and the desperate. His investigations are often chaotic and dangerous, but his dogged persistence and unshakeable moral code see him through.

Reading Order

See the complete Jackson Brodie reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays Jackson Brodie on TV?

Jackson Brodie is played by Jason Isaacs in the BBC adaptation Case Histories.

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