Dez Limerick books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dez Limerick series?"

"There are four books in the Dez Limerick series, published between 2022 and 2026."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dez Limerick series?"

"The first book in the Dez Limerick series is The Gatekeeper, published in 2022."

Q: "Who is Dez Limerick?"

"Dez Limerick is a retired Irish-Scottish mercenary living in Southern California. He was formerly a \"gatekeeper,\" a covert operative trained to breach secured locations and control who passes through. Short, scarred, and easy to underestimate, Dez is a skilled fighter and infiltrator who keeps getting drawn back into dangerous work despite his best efforts to stay retired."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Gatekeeper	2022	James Byrne	Buy
2	Deadlock	2023	James Byrne	Buy
3	Chain Reaction	2025	James Byrne	Buy
4	Storm Warning	2026	James Byrne	Buy

The Dez Limerick series is a set of action thrillers by James Byrne, published by Minotaur Books. Each novel is a standalone story with a continuing cast, centered on Dez Limerick, a former covert operative living in Southern California. Dez was trained as a “gatekeeper,” a role long considered an urban legend in intelligence circles. His job was to open any door, hold it as long as needed, and control who passed through.

The Gatekeeper (2022) introduced Dez and established the formula: a reluctant hero pulled into a crisis that only his skills can resolve. Deadlock (2023) continued with another high-pressure scenario, and the series has kept that pace through Chain Reaction (2025) and Storm Warning (2026). The books work as a solid entry point for readers who enjoy fast-moving thrillers with a protagonist who is clever, scrappy, and unpredictable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dez Limerick series?

There are four books in the Dez Limerick series, published between 2022 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Dez Limerick series?

The first book in the Dez Limerick series is The Gatekeeper, published in 2022.

Who is Dez Limerick?

Dez Limerick is a retired Irish-Scottish mercenary living in Southern California. He was formerly a “gatekeeper,” a covert operative trained to breach secured locations and control who passes through. Short, scarred, and easy to underestimate, Dez is a skilled fighter and infiltrator who keeps getting drawn back into dangerous work despite his best efforts to stay retired.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order