Marlon James

b. 1970

1 series 3 books in order 1 standalone book

Marlon James (born 1970) is a Jamaican writer. He is the author of five novels: John Crow's Devil (2005), The Book of Night Women (2009), A Brief History of Seven Killings (2014), which won him the 2015 Man Booker Prize, Black Leopard, Red Wolf (2019), and Moon Witch, Spider King (2022). He also wrote the limited series Get Millie Black.

Born: 1970
Known for: The Dark Star Trilogy

Series by Marlon James

The Dark Star Trilogy

2 books in order · 2019–2022

Black Leopard, Red Wolf

2019 · Marlon James

Tracker is a skilled hunter known for his keen sense of smell. He is hired to find a boy who disappeared three years earlier, a task that forces him…
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Moon Witch, Spider King

2022 · Marlon James

Moon Witch, Spider King is a 2022 fantasy novel by Jamaican author Marlon James. It is the second book in a planned trilogy, following Black Leopard,…
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Standalone books

A Brief History of Seven Killings

2024
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Marlon James written?

We list 3 books by Marlon James across 1 series, published between 2019–2024 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Marlon James's books?

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