Mark Blackwell books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mark Blackwell series?"

"There are two books in the Mark Blackwell series, published between 1990 and 1993."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mark Blackwell series?"

"The first book in the Mark Blackwell series is Fade the Heat, published in 1990."

Q: "Should the Mark Blackwell books be read in order?"

"Yes. Fade the Heat (1990) introduces Mark Blackwell and should be read before Loose Among the Lambs (1993), which continues the character's story."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Fade the Heat	1990	Jay Brandon	Buy
2	Loose Among the Lambs	1993	Jay Brandon	Buy

The Mark Blackwell series follows a San Antonio district attorney across two novels. Fade the Heat (1990) puts Blackwell’s son on trial for murder, forcing the DA to confront his professional duties against his family loyalty. Loose Among the Lambs (1993) brings Blackwell up against a child abuse case with political complications.

Jay Brandon draws on his own legal experience to create courtroom scenes grounded in the mechanics of Texas criminal law. The two books work as a pair, with the second building on the professional and personal fallout of the first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mark Blackwell series?

There are two books in the Mark Blackwell series, published between 1990 and 1993.

What is the first book in the Mark Blackwell series?

The first book in the Mark Blackwell series is Fade the Heat, published in 1990.

Should the Mark Blackwell books be read in order?

Yes. Fade the Heat (1990) introduces Mark Blackwell and should be read before Loose Among the Lambs (1993), which continues the character’s story.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order