Janet Dawson

Janet Dawson

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The Things We Keep (Jeri Howard Mystery, #14) was the most recently released book by Janet Dawson, on March 15th, 2023.

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Janet Dawson Stats: The highest rated book by Janet Dawson on Book Notification is Kindred Crimes, the first novel in the Jeri Howard Mystery series.

The most read book by Janet Dawson on Book Notification is Kindred Crimes, the first novel in the Jeri Howard Mystery series. The second most read book is Take a Number (Jeri Howard Mystery #3).

Below is a complete list of Janet Dawson books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Janet Dawson is the Jeri Howard Mystery Series.

List of Jeri Howard Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Jeri Howard Mystery books are Kindred Crimes, Take a Number, and Till the Old Men Die.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Kindred Crimes
1990
Go
2
7.5
Till the Old Men Die
1993
Go
3
6.5
Take a Number
1993
Go
4
6.3
Don't Turn Your Back On The Ocean
1994
Go
5
6
The Missing Child / Nobody's Child
1995
Go
6
4.3
A Credible Threat
1996
Go
7
6
Witness to Evil
1997
Go
8
7.5
Where the Bodies Are Buried
1998
Go
9
6.5
A Killing at the Track
2000
Go
10
7
Bit Player
2011
Go
11
7
Cold Trail
2015
Go
12
8
Water Signs
2017
Go
13
7
The Devil Close Behind
2019
Go
14
7
The Things We Keep
2023
Go

List of Jeri Howard Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are Slayer Statute, Little Red Corvette, and Candles on the Corner.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Candles on the Corner
2011
Go
2
10
Little Red Corvette
2011
Go
3
8.3
Slayer Statute
2011
Go
4
Blue Eyes
2011
Go

List of California Zephyr Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top California Zephyr Mystery books are Death Rides the Zephyr, Death Deals a Hand, and The Ghost in Roomette Four.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2
Death Rides the Zephyr
2013
Go
2
Death Deals a Hand
2016
Go
3
The Ghost in Roomette Four
2018
Go
4
Death Above the Line
2020
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
What You Wish for
2012
Go
2
The Sacrificial Daughter
2021
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are Voice Mail, By The Book, and Pack Rat.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Voice Mail
2002
Go
2
Pack Rat
2011
Go
3
By The Book
2011
Go
4
Invisible Time
2011
Go
5
Mrs. Lincoln's Dilemma
2011
Go
6
What The Cat Dragged In
2011
Go
7
Witchcraft
2011
Go
8
But Not Forgotten
2018
Go

List of Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Scam and Eggs
2002
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hit the Books!
2019
Go

List of Janet Dawson Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Once Upon a Crime
1998
Go
2
San Francisco Noir 2
2009
Go
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Janet Dawson

Janet Dawson was born on January 1st, 1949 and is currently 77 years old. Janet Dawson was born in Purcell, Oklahoma, USA.

Janet Dawson is the author of the Jeri Howard Mystery series which currently consists of 14 novels. The Jeri Howard Mystery series started in 1990 with the novel Kindred Crimes. The most recently released novel in the Jeri Howard Mystery series was The Things We Keep which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming novels for the Jeri Howard Mystery series.

Janet Dawson: Awards & Accolades

Dawson's book, Voice Mail won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2003.

Janet Dawson books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Kindred Crimes was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best First Mystery, in 1991 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Novel in 1991, Macavity Award - Best First Mystery in 1991, Shamus Award - Best First P.I. Novel in 1991. Slayer Statute was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 2004. Bit Player was nominated for the Lefty Award, The Golden Nugget Award, in 2012.

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  4. Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme Series.
  5. Tess Gerritsen, author of the Rizzoli & Isles Series.

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Janet Dawson: F.A.Q

When was Janet Dawson Born? How old is Janet Dawson?

Janet Dawson was born on January 1st, 1949. Janet Dawson is currently 77 years old.

Where was Janet Dawson Born?

Janet Dawson was born in Purcell, Oklahoma, USA and is American.

What book awards has Janet Dawson won?

Voice Mail: Macavity Award: Best Short Story (2003).

What was the first book Janet Dawson wrote?

The first book written by Janet Dawson was Kindred Crimes, published in 1990.

What was the most recent book Janet Dawson wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Things We Keep on March 15th, 2023.

What is the most popular book by Janet Dawson?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Janet Dawson book is Kindred Crimes. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Kindred Crimes (8.00)
  2. Take a Number (6.50)
  3. Till the Old Men Die (7.50)
  4. A Credible Threat (4.33)
  5. The Missing Child / Nobody's Child (6.00)

Are there upcoming new books by Janet Dawson?

Janet Dawson does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Janet Dawson written?

Janet Dawson has written 34 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 14 books in the Jeri Howard Mystery Series, 4 Short Stories/Novellas, 4 books in the California Zephyr Mystery Series, 2 Standalone Novels, 8 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Collection, 1 Non-Fiction Books.

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