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: January 2026
Book Series by Jake Needham
- #1AmazonHabeas Corpus(2025)
- #1AmazonThe Ambassador's Wife(2008)
- #2AmazonThe Umbrella Man(2012)
- #3AmazonThe Dead American(2014)
- #4AmazonThe Girl in the Window(2016)
- #5AmazonAnd Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019)
- #6AmazonMongkok Station(2020)
- #7AmazonWho The Hell Is Harry Black?(2023)
- #8AmazonThe Detective Gone Gray(2024)
- #9AmazonGoodbye, Mr. Boogie(2025)
- #1AmazonThe Big Mango(1999)
- #2The Ambassadors Wife(2008)
- #3The Umbrella Man(2015)
- #1AmazonThe Big Mango(1999)
- #2AmazonLaundry Man(2002)
- #3AmazonKilling Plato(2007)
- #4AmazonThe Ambassador's Wife(2008)
- #5AmazonA World of Trouble(2012)
- #6AmazonThe Umbrella Man(2012)
- #7AmazonThe King of Macau(2014)
- #8AmazonThe Dead American(2014)
- #9AmazonThe Girl in the Window(2016)
- #10AmazonDon't Get Caught(2017)
- #11AmazonAnd 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.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!

