Jakes is considered one of todays most distinguished authors of historical fiction. Now, with the turning of the millennium, he has compiled in one volume a centurys worth of his favorite western fiction. Kent family chronicles john jakes nashville public library. John jakes is an american author of historical fiction including historical. Originally written as a series of novels by author john jakes north and south, this revolutionera story follows the fortunes of a young frenchman as he comes to america and crosses paths with paul revere, benjamin franklin, samuel adams, and george washington. Jakess commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of the godfather of historical novelists from the. Make offer john jakes north and south trilogy, books hard cover with dust jackets. Click download or read online button to get john jakes book now. The penultimate volume in john jakess stirring kent family chronicles finds america booming in its postwar prosperity. John jakes is to historical american fiction what stephen king is to horror. The end of the colonies fight for independence begins a new and glorious battle to build the new nation.
A checklist, 17001974 with contemporary science fiction authors ii. John jakess most popular series is north and south. A century of great western stories john jakes macmillan. John jakes is the author of short stories, plays and novels, including the ambitious and brilliantly researched international bestseller, the north and south trilogy north and south, love and war and heaven and hell. John jakes project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume of the kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel, american dreams. The main character, phillip kent, never imagines that his path will cross with those who created problems for him in europe, but it does. John jakes, known among readers of massmarket fiction as the godfather of the historical novel, the peoples author, and americas history teacher, was born march 31, 1932, in chicago. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american. John jakes, the author of the kent family chronicles, the civil war saga the north and south trilogy, and the crown family saga. Both series sold millions of copies around the world, were shooins for the new york times bestseller list, and cemented jakes literary fame.
The kent family chronicles 8 book series kindle edition. The kent family chronicles is a historical fiction series by american author john jakes. Opening twentytwo years after the events of the seekers, john jakess fourth kent family novel spans the bloodsoaked era of americas relentless expansion into the west. Jakes wrote in obscurity for more than 20 years while holding down fulltime employment. John jakes was born on march 31, 1932 in chicago, illinois, usa. The books follows the kent family, beginning prior to the american revolution. Amanda kent heads west to build a family dynasty in the era of the gold rush. John jakes writes his story with an eye for detail and for entertainment.
Although jakes uses the name alan payne, there are other authors in lt named alan payne. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american historical fiction. Aug 19, 2012 the source material was a series of historical novels by john jakes, who from 1974 to 1979 published eight chunky volumes with bold titles like the furies, the titans and the. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. John jakes is a wonderful author of historical fiction. Due to his spectacular style of writing, his books are often compared to those of the prominent thriller authors such as john grisham and scott turow. Below is a list of john jakes books in order of when they were originally published. He is a writer and actor, known for north and south, north and south, book i. John jakes debut as a published novelist came in 1952 with the western novel the texans ride north.
His work includes the highly acclaimed kent family chronicles series and the north and south trilogy. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Spanish fiction historical fiction warcauses american civil war 18611865 united states. It is book one in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. North and south g k hall large print book series by john. Vtg vtg veils of salome by john jakes 1976 paperback historical novel biblical era.
Get the best deals on john jakes books when you shop the largest online selection at. The first volume of john jakes s wildly successful and highly addictive kent family chronicles, the bastard is a triumph of historical fiction. Jakes s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of the godfather of historical novelists from the. The first novel of the series was titled the bastard and was published in. The furies by john jakes abebooks shop for books, art.
The first two volumes were made into a highly successful television mini series. Author john jakess complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. The bastard is a historical novel written by john jakes and originally published in 1974. John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland.
John jakes has 190 books on goodreads with 256432 ratings. Sixty four titles in totalyou pick your books, you pay what you want. Discount prices on books by john jakes, including titles like conan the barbarian. Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is considered one of today. Jakes gained widespread popularity with the publication of his kent family chronicles, which became a bestselling american bicentennial series of books in the mid to late 1970s, 2 selling 55 million copies. John jakes struggle to become a successful fiction writer was in two ways like that of the united states earning its independence. The seekers the kent family chronicles book 3 kindle. The first two volumes were made into a highly successful television miniseries. They sought to promote the popularity and respectability of the sword and sorcery subgenre such as brak the barbarian stories by jakes. North and south north and south trilogy by john jakes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of john jakes including rare images from the author s personal collection. He is also the author of the kent family chronicles. The north and south trilogy was made into three miniseries on abc in the 1980s and 1990s. Order of kent family chronicles books the kent family chronicles is a historical fiction series by american author john jakes.
Nbcs 1970s miniseries the kent chronicles on dvd the. His civil war trilogy, north and south, has sold millions of copies worldwide. John jakes, the author of the kent family chronicles, the. The furies the kent family chronicles, 4 by john jakes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is one of todays most distinguished authors of historical fiction. Get the best deals on john jakes books when you shop the largest. As a first book in a series, the scene, tone, and family character is well set. She believes in happy endings and fighting for what you want in both fiction.
John jakes is the acknowledged contemporary master of the family saga. John jakes books list of books by author john jakes thriftbooks. John jakes books list of books by author john jakes. A list of all john jakes s series in reading order. John jakes is the author of fifteen consecutive new york times bestselling novels, including on secret service, american dreams, homeland, california gold, the north and south trilogy, and the kent family chronicles. His career began upon graduation, selling stories to pulp magazines. The kent family chronicles is an eight novel series written by john jakes and all the novels of the series sold a huge number of copies worldwide. When abraham kent falls in love with his stepsister he sets in motion a ate that will drive a generation westward until amanda. Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in 1971, moved to fulltime. The title of this book is north and south g k hall large print book series and it was written by john jakes. This book reveals the problems of a family in europe and what led up to their immigration to the colonies. John jakes, the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of todays most distinguished writers of historical fiction. John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and american dreams.
Jakess commitment to historical accuracy and evocative. There are two john jakes novels included in this humble book bundleplus 19 more authors. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. John jakes is an american author of historical fiction including historical romance and western fiction as well as science fiction and fantasy. John jakes is regarded as one of todays most distinguished writers of historical fiction. He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel, american dreams. Jakes s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. He grew up in a modest but respectable urban apartment, the only son of john and bertha jakes. The furies by john jakes abebooks passion for books. John jakes paperbacks kent family chronicles series north. See all books authored by john jakes, including north and south, and love and war, and more on. Jakes, the author of over 60 books, including the eightpart kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, and innumerable short stories of the american west, returns to his welltrod civil war. The first novel of the series was titled the bastard and was published in the year 1974.