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

  • #1
    The Ambassador's Wife(2008)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Umbrella Man(2012)
    Amazon
  • #3
    The Dead American(2014)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The Girl in the Window(2016)
    Amazon
  • #5
    And Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Mongkok Station(2020)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Who The Hell Is Harry Black?(2023)
    Amazon
  • #8
    The Detective Gone Gray(2024)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Goodbye, Mr. Boogie(2025)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Laundry Man(2002)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Killing Plato(2007)
    Amazon
  • #3
    A World of Trouble(2012)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The King of Macau(2014)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Don't Get Caught(2017)
    Amazon
  • #6
    And Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019)
    Amazon
  • #7
    The Nineteen(2022)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Big Mango(1999)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Ambassadors Wife(2008)
  • #3
    The Umbrella Man(2015)
  • #1
    The Big Mango(1999)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Laundry Man(2002)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Killing Plato(2007)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The Ambassador's Wife(2008)
    Amazon
  • #5
    A World of Trouble(2012)
    Amazon
  • #6
    The Umbrella Man(2012)
    Amazon
  • #7
    The King of Macau(2014)
    Amazon
  • #8
    The Dead American(2014)
    Amazon
  • #9
    The Girl in the Window(2016)
    Amazon
  • #10
    Don't Get Caught(2017)
    Amazon
  • #11
    And Brother It's Starting To Rain(2019)
    Amazon

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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