John Jakes
John Jakes was born in 1932 and died in 2023. Their most popular book is North and South with 71 saves and an average rating of 3.55.
Author Bio
John Jakes is the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes’s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of “the godfather of historical novelists” from the Los Angeles Times and led to a streak of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida.
Series
8 primary booksAuthored 100% of series
Kent Family Chronicles
Kent Family Chronicles is a 8-book series with 8 released primary works first released in 1974 with contributions by John Jakes.
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5 primary booksAuthored 100% of series
Brak the Barbarian
Brak the Barbarian is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 1968 with contributions by John Jakes.
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3 released booksAuthored 100% of series
II Galaxy
II Galaxy is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1967 with contributions by John Jakes, Laurence M. Janifer, and S.J. Treibich.
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3 primary booksAuthored 100% of series
North and South
North and South is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1982 with contributions by John Jakes.
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2 primary booksAuthored 100% of series
The Crown Family Saga
The Crown Family Saga is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 1993 with contributions by John Jakes.
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2 primary booksAuthored 100% of series
Gavin Black
Gavin Black is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 1970 with contributions by John Jakes.
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9 primary booksAuthored 11% of series
Richard Corben Obras Completas
Richard Corben Obras Completas is a 9-book series with 9 released primary works first released in 1977 with contributions by Richard Corben, Richard Margopoulos, and Robert E. Howard.
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7 primary booksAuthored 14% of series
Planet of the Apes Movies
Planet of the Apes Movies is a 7-book series with 7 released primary works first released in 1970 with contributions by Michael Avallone, Jerry Pournelle, and John Jakes.
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1 released bookAuthored 100% of series
Angelo diStefano
Angelo diStefano is a 1-book series first released in 1969 with contributions by John Jakes, Laurence M. Janifer, and S.J. Treibich.
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3 primary booksAuthored 33% of series
Flashing Swords!
Flashing Swords! is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1973 with contributions by L. Sprague de Camp, Michael Moorcock, and Andre Norton.
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44 primary books43 released booksAuthored 0% of series
Nero Wolfe
Nero Wolfe is a 43-book series with 43 released primary works first released in 1934 with contributions by Rex Stout.
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5 primary books6 released booksAuthored 0% of series
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes is a 6-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 1963 with contributions by Pierre Boulle, Jerry Pournelle, and Michael Avallone.
