Dan J. Marlowe Books in Order
Dan J. Marlowe is a versatile author of multiple personas, including Albert Avellano, Jaime Sandaval, and Gar Wilson, a pseudonym used under contract. As a seasoned writer, Marlowe has navigated the complexities of his craft with remarkable agility. Following a period of personal upheaval after the loss of his long-time wife, Marlowe redirected his life's trajectory, turning to writing as a means of expression and healing. His first novel was published at the age of 45, marking the beginning of a prolific writing career. In 1962, Marlowe's most iconic work, "The Name of the Game Is Death," was released by Fawcett Gold Medal Books, introducing readers to his enduring and beloved protagonist. This milestone work solidified Marlowe's position as a prominent figure in the literary world.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Dan J. Marlowe
- #1AmazonThe Name of the Game Is Death / Operation Overkill(1962)
- #2AmazonOne Endless Hour / Operation Endless Hour(1969)
- #3AmazonOperation Fireball(1969)
- #4AmazonFlashpoint / Operation Flashpoint(1970)
- #5AmazonOperation Breakthrough(1971)
- #6AmazonOperation Drumfire(1972)
- #7AmazonOperation Checkmate(1972)
- #8AmazonOperation Whiplash(1973)
- #9AmazonOperation Stranglehold(1973)
- #10AmazonOperation Hammerlock(1974)
- #11AmazonOperation Deathmaker(1975)
- #12AmazonOperation Counterpunch(1976)
- #1AmazonBackfire(1961)
- #2AmazonNever Live Twice(1964)
- #3AmazonDeath Deep Down(1965)
- #4AmazonFour for the Money(1966)
- #5AmazonThe Vengeance Man (With: Fletcher Flora)(1966)
- #6AmazonRaven is a Blood Red Bird (With: William Odell)(1967)
- #7AmazonRoute of the Red Gold(1967)
- #8AmazonJanie(1983)
- #9AmazonA Game for Fools(1984)
- #10AmazonNo Witnesses(1984)
- #11AmazonRedmond's Shot(1985)
- #12AmazonGame Day(1985)
- #13AmazonTurk(1985)
- #14AmazonClaire(1985)
- #15AmazonThe Comeback(1985)
- #16AmazonPension Plan(1985)
- #17AmazonDeath in Any Language(1985)
- #18AmazonSmall-Town Beat(1986)
- #19AmazonThe Super Upset(1987)
- #20AmazonThe Sixth Man(1987)
- #21AmazonMudder(1987)
- #22AmazonThe Hitter(1987)
- #23AmazonDouble the Glory(1987)
- #24AmazonThe Devlin Affair(1987)
- #25AmazonStrongarm(1988)
- #26AmazonWinners and Losers(1991)
- #27AmazonCloak and Dagger(1991)
- #28AmazonBig-Top Tragedy(1993)
- #29AmazonDeadly Torrent(1993)
- #30AmazonQuake 8.1(1993)
- #31AmazonJohn Creasey's Crime Collection, 1977(1977)
- #32AmazonAlfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils(1983)
About Dan J. Marlowe
Dan J. Marlowe is a versatile author of multiple personas, including Albert Avellano, Jaime Sandaval, and Gar Wilson, a pseudonym used under contract. As a seasoned writer, Marlowe has navigated the complexities of his craft with remarkable agility. Following a period of personal upheaval after the loss of his long-time wife, Marlowe redirected his life's trajectory, turning to writing as a means of expression and healing. His first novel was published at the age of 45, marking the beginning of a prolific writing career. In 1962, Marlowe's most iconic work, "The Name of the Game Is Death," was released by Fawcett Gold Medal Books, introducing readers to his enduring and beloved protagonist. This milestone work solidified Marlowe's position as a prominent figure in the literary world.
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