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

  • #1
    The Name of the Game Is Death / Operation Overkill(1962)
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  • #2
    One Endless Hour / Operation Endless Hour(1969)
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  • #3
    Operation Fireball(1969)
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  • #4
    Flashpoint / Operation Flashpoint(1970)
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  • #5
    Operation Breakthrough(1971)
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  • #6
    Operation Drumfire(1972)
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  • #7
    Operation Checkmate(1972)
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  • #8
    Operation Whiplash(1973)
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  • #9
    Operation Stranglehold(1973)
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  • #10
    Operation Hammerlock(1974)
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  • #11
    Operation Deathmaker(1975)
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  • #12
    Operation Counterpunch(1976)
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  • #1
    Doorway to Death(1959)
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  • #2
    Killer with a Key(1959)
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  • #3
    Doom Service(1960)
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  • #4
    The Fatal Frails(1960)
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  • #5
    Shake a Crooked Town(1961)
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  • #1
    Backfire(1961)
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  • #2
    Never Live Twice(1964)
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  • #3
    Death Deep Down(1965)
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  • #4
    Four for the Money(1966)
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  • #5
    The Vengeance Man (With: Fletcher Flora)(1966)
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  • #6
    Raven is a Blood Red Bird (With: William Odell)(1967)
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  • #7
    Route of the Red Gold(1967)
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  • #8
    Janie(1983)
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  • #9
    A Game for Fools(1984)
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  • #10
    No Witnesses(1984)
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  • #11
    Redmond's Shot(1985)
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  • #12
    Game Day(1985)
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  • #13
    Turk(1985)
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  • #14
    Claire(1985)
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  • #15
    The Comeback(1985)
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  • #16
    Pension Plan(1985)
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  • #17
    Death in Any Language(1985)
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  • #18
    Small-Town Beat(1986)
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  • #19
    The Super Upset(1987)
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  • #20
    The Sixth Man(1987)
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  • #21
    Mudder(1987)
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  • #22
    The Hitter(1987)
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  • #23
    Double the Glory(1987)
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  • #24
    The Devlin Affair(1987)
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  • #25
    Strongarm(1988)
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  • #26
    Winners and Losers(1991)
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  • #27
    Cloak and Dagger(1991)
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  • #28
    Big-Top Tragedy(1993)
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  • #29
    Deadly Torrent(1993)
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  • #30
    Quake 8.1(1993)
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  • #31
    John Creasey's Crime Collection, 1977(1977)
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  • #32
    Alfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils(1983)
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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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