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Jake Needham Books in Order
Jake Needham is a renowned American screen and television writer turned crime novelist. Having shifted his focus to writing novels, he has successfully published eleven titles in the 'The Mean Streets of Asia Crime Novels' series. Critics praise him as Asia's most stylish and atmospheric writer of crime fiction, with the Singapore Straits Times noting his unique flair. The Bangkok Post draws comparisons to Michael Connelly, describing Jake's writing as 'Michael Connelly with steamed rice.' For nearly thirty years, Jake has been immersed in the cultures of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok, drawing inspiration from his experiences. He resides between Bangkok and Washington DC with his family. Visit his website at www.JakeNeedhamNovels.com to explore his works.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Jake Needham's book series? Jake Needham has written 5 book series. The most notable is the Charlie Trust series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Jake Needham
- #1
Habeas Corpus(2025)
- #1
The Ambassador's Wife(2008) - #2
The Umbrella Man(2012) - #3
The Dead American(2014) - #4
The Girl in the Window(2016) - #5
And Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019) - #6
Mongkok Station(2020) - #7
Who The Hell Is Harry Black?(2023) - #8
The Detective Gone Gray(2024) - #9
Goodbye, Mr. Boogie(2025)
- #1
Laundry Man(2002) - #2
Killing Plato(2007) - #3
A World of Trouble(2012) - #4
The King of Macau(2014) - #5
Don't Get Caught(2017) - #6And Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019)
- #7
The Nineteen(2022)
- #1
The Big Mango(1999) - #2The Ambassadors Wife(2008)
- #3The Umbrella Man(2015)
- #1The Big Mango(1999)
- #2Laundry Man(2002)
- #3Killing Plato(2007)
- #4The Ambassador's Wife(2008)
- #5A World of Trouble(2012)
- #6The Umbrella Man(2012)
- #7The King of Macau(2014)
- #8The Dead American(2014)
- #9The Girl in the Window(2016)
- #10
Don't Get Caught(2017) - #11And Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019)
About Jake Needham
Jake Needham is a renowned American screen and television writer turned crime novelist. Having shifted his focus to writing novels, he has successfully published eleven titles in the 'The Mean Streets of Asia Crime Novels' series. Critics praise him as Asia's most stylish and atmospheric writer of crime fiction, with the Singapore Straits Times noting his unique flair. The Bangkok Post draws comparisons to Michael Connelly, describing Jake's writing as 'Michael Connelly with steamed rice.' For nearly thirty years, Jake has been immersed in the cultures of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok, drawing inspiration from his experiences. He resides between Bangkok and Washington DC with his family. Visit his website at www.JakeNeedhamNovels.com to explore his works.
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