Jack London books in order

The Jack London series by Peter King features three historical mysteries set in early twentieth-century San Francisco and the American frontier.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Jewel of the North 2001 Peter King Buy
2 Dead Man’s Coast 2002 Peter King Buy
3 The Golden Gate Murders 2002 Peter King Buy

The Jack London series takes the real-life adventure writer and turns him into a fictional detective. The Jewel of the North (2001), Dead Man’s Coast (2002), and The Golden Gate Murders (2002) place London in mystery plots set against the early twentieth-century frontier and San Francisco settings he knew in real life.

Peter King draws on London’s reputation as an adventurer and his knowledge of rough-and-tumble settings to create historical mysteries with an authentic period feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jack London series?

There are three books in the Jack London series, published between 2001 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Jack London series?

The first book in the Jack London series is The Jewel of the North, published in 2001.

Is the Jack London series about the real author Jack London?

Yes, the three books feature the real-life author Jack London as a character involved in mystery and adventure in early 1900s settings. The Jewel of the North (2001), Dead Man’s Coast (2002), and The Golden Gate Murders (2002) fictionalize his exploits.

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