DI Jake Flannagan books in order

Q: "How many books are in the DI Jake Flannagan series?"

"There are two books in the DI Jake Flannagan series, published between 2015 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the DI Jake Flannagan series?"

"The first book in the DI Jake Flannagan series is The Theseus Paradox, published in 2015."

Q: "Is The Theseus Paradox based on a real case?"

"The novel draws heavily on Videcette's experience investigating the 7/7 London bombings in 2005. While fictionalized, the procedural details and investigative methods reflect his firsthand knowledge of the real case."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Theseus Paradox	2015	David Videcette	Buy
2	The Detriment	2017	David Videcette	Buy

The DI Jake Flannagan series follows a detective working counter-terrorism cases in London. The Theseus Paradox (2015) was inspired by the author’s own involvement in the investigation of the 7 July 2005 London bombings. The Detriment (2017) continues Flannagan’s work on cases that cross the boundaries between crime and national security.

Videcette’s background as an actual counter-terrorism detective gives the series a level of procedural detail that fictional crime writers rarely achieve. The plots feel grounded in the messy reality of intelligence work, bureaucratic obstacles, and the moral compromises that investigations sometimes demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the DI Jake Flannagan series?

There are two books in the DI Jake Flannagan series, published between 2015 and 2017.

What is the first book in the DI Jake Flannagan series?

The first book in the DI Jake Flannagan series is The Theseus Paradox, published in 2015.

Is The Theseus Paradox based on a real case?

The novel draws heavily on Videcette’s experience investigating the 7/7 London bombings in 2005. While fictionalized, the procedural details and investigative methods reflect his firsthand knowledge of the real case.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order