J.D. Barker

J.D. Barker

Upcoming J.D. Barker Books

February 8th, 2027: Face Off (Standalone)

February 16th, 2027: The Faces of Marcus Blake (Standalone)

March 23rd, 2027: The Second You Lied (4MK, #5)

The First Scarlet Door (4MK, #4) was the most recently released book by J.D. Barker, on September 22nd, 2026.

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J.D. Barker Stats: The highest rated book by J.D. Barker on Book Notification is The Sixth Wicked Child, the 3rd novel in the 4MK series. The second-highest rated book is The Fifth to Die (4MK #2).

The most read book by J.D. Barker on Book Notification is The Coast-to-Coast Murders, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Noise, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of J.D. Barker books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by J.D. Barker is the 4MK Series.

List of Shadow Cove Saga Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Forsaken
2014
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List of 4MK Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top 4MK books are The Fourth Monkey, The Fifth to Die, and The Sixth Wicked Child.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
The Fourth Monkey
2017
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2
8.9
The Fifth to Die
2018
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3
9.3
The Sixth Wicked Child
2019
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4
7
The First Scarlet Door
2026
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5
The Second You Lied
2027
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List of 4MK Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
The First Scarlet Door
2026
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2
8.6
The Fourth Monkey
2017
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3
8.9
The Fifth to Die
2018
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4
9.3
The Sixth Wicked Child
2019
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5
The Second You Lied
2027
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Coast-to-Coast Murders, The Noise, and Death of the Black Widow.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Dracul (With: Dacre Stoker)
2018
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2
8
She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be
2020
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3
8.3
The Coast-to-Coast Murders (With: James Patterson)
2020
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4
7.9
A Caller's Game
2021
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5
7.3
The Noise (With: James Patterson)
2021
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6
8.3
Death of the Black Widow (With: James Patterson)
2022
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7
6.3
Behind a Closed Door
2024
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8
6.3
Confessions of the Dead (With: James Patterson)
2024
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9
Heavy Are the Stones (With: Christine Daigle)
2024
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10
We Don't Talk About Emma (With: E.J. Findorff)
2025
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11
8.1
The Writer / The Imperfect Murder (With: James Patterson)
2025
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12
5
Something I Keep Upstairs
2025
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13
6
The Lies We Tell (With: Richard Bailey)
2025
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14
The Finer Things (With: Kyle Dunn)
2025
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15
8
The Quiet Neighbor (With: Adam Roach)
2026
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16
9
The Probability of Murder (With: Patrick Logan)
2026
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17
Face Off (With: James Patterson)
2027
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18
The Faces of Marcus Blake
2027
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hybrid
2011
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List of J.D. Barker Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ancient Enemies
2016
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J.D. Barker

J.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Baker) was born on January 7th, 1971 and is currently 55 years old. J.D. Barker was born in Lombard, Illinois, USA.

J.D. Barker is known for writing in the Horror, Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense genres.

J.D. Barker has written 18 standalone novels, starting with Dracul in 2018. The most recently released novel was The Probability of Murder, which was released in 2026. There are 2 upcoming standalone novels: Face Off, which will be released on February 8th, 2027 and The Faces of Marcus Blake, which will be released on February 16th, 2027.

J.D. Barker has also written the 4MK series which has 5 books including The Fourth Monkey and The Fifth to Die.

J.D. Barker: Awards & Accolades

J.D. Barker books have been nominated for multiple awards, Forsaken was nominated for the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a First Novel, in 2014. The Fourth Monkey was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2017. Dracul was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2018 as well as the Bram Stoker Awards - Superior Achievement in a Novel in 2018.

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J.D. Barker: F.A.Q

When was J.D. Barker Born? How old is J.D. Barker?

J.D. Barker was born on January 7th, 1971. J.D. Barker is currently 55 years old.

Where was J.D. Barker Born?

J.D. Barker was born in Lombard, Illinois, USA and is American.

What was the first book J.D. Barker wrote?

The first book written by J.D. Barker was Hybrid, published in 2011.

What was the most recent book J.D. Barker wrote?

His most recently released work was The First Scarlet Door on September 22nd, 2026.

What is the most popular book by J.D. Barker?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular J.D. Barker book is The Coast-to-Coast Murders. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Coast-to-Coast Murders (8.29)
  2. The Noise (7.25)
  3. Death of the Black Widow (8.33)
  4. The Writer / The Imperfect Murder (8.06)
  5. The Fourth Monkey (8.57)

What genres does J.D. Barker Write?

J.D. Barker primarily writes in the Horror, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Police Procedural.

Are there upcoming new books by J.D. Barker?

J.D. Barker has three new books coming out: Face Off will be released on February 8th, 2027. The Faces of Marcus Blake will be released on February 16th, 2027. The Second You Lied will be released on March 23rd, 2027

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How many books has J.D. Barker written?

J.D. Barker has written 22 books, with 3 more upcoming, excluding contributions to anthologies. 1 book in the Shadow Cove Saga Series, 5 books in the 4MK Series, 18 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella.

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