Order of D.D. Black Books

D.D. Black is an author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Thomas Austin series. In his spare time, Black is often spending time at the local beaches, cooking dinner, and playing with his dog. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, which is where he sets his novels.

D.D. Black made his debut as a novelist in 2022 with The Bones at Point No Point. The novel began the Thomas Austin Crime Thriller series. Below is a list of D.D. Black’s books in order of when they were first published:

Publication Order of Brandon Penny Books

Publication Order of FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D. Books

Publication Order of Thomas Austin Crime Thriller Books

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D.D. Black Synopses: The Things She Stole is the first Brandon Penny book by D.D. Black. Brandon Penny grew up under the influence of his con-artist mother, who groomed him to be a criminal mastermind. However, when a robbery went awry and his mother disappeared, Brandon was left alone with burning questions about that fateful night. Now leading a mundane life, Brandon grapples with his past while nursing a broken heart and drowning his sorrows in beer.

But when his mother resurfaces in town for a major heist, the police enlist Brandon’s help to track her down. Suspicious of everyone, including his mother and his ex-girlfriend, Brandon resolves to uncover the truth about his past, even if it means dismantling the life he’s built for himself. With trust in short supply, Brandon knows he can only rely on himself to unravel the mysteries of his past and confront the demons that haunt him.

The Fifth Victim by D.D. Black is the first book in the FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D. series. In the vast expanse of the Pacific Northwest, a sinister murderer is on the loose, targeting victims embodying ancient archetypes: The Ruler, The Warrior, The Scholar, and The Priest. As the death toll rises and cryptic shrines are left behind, the FBI is perplexed by the killer’s twisted rituals.

Enter seasoned FBI Agent Claire Anderson, who is on the brink of retirement. Summoned for one final mission, she must lead a specialized task force, dubbed S.W.O.R.D., to track down the elusive “Color Killer.” With only a brief window of time, Claire must navigate the complexities of her personal life while spearheading the investigation.

Tasked with assembling a diverse team of agents, including a brilliant criminal psychologist, a street-smart undercover expert, a rugged covert-ops specialist, and a quirky tech genius, Claire embarks on a relentless pursuit across the rugged landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. As they delve into the killer’s twisted psyche and unearth clues linked to an ancient religion, Claire realizes that the hunt for the Color Killer hits dangerously close to home, with the predator always staying one step ahead.

The Bones at Point No Point by D.D. Black is the first book in the Thomas Austin series.
Thomas Austin, once a celebrated NYPD detective, now leads a quiet life running a café in a serene beach town. Haunted by the memory of his wife, a district attorney tragically slain a year ago, Austin struggles to move on from the loss.

However, tranquility is shattered when a chilling discovery—a bag of bones—washes ashore, pulling Austin back into the world of crime-solving. With his past success in apprehending the notorious Holiday Baby Butcher, Austin is convinced that the perpetrator behind this grisly find must be a copycat. But as he delves deeper into the investigation, the lines blur between reality and nightmare, and the killer’s sinister presence grows ever closer.

Forced to confront the shadows of his own past, Austin embarks on a relentless pursuit to capture a malevolent force determined to wreak havoc. But as the truth unravels, Austin finds himself facing a revelation so shocking it threatens to consume him entirely, placing his life in peril once more.