“If Dean Koontz collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock at the circus, this would be their brain child!” –Vintage DM Book Reviews
Lethal People - 1st Book in Series: Donovan Creed, a former CIA assassin, is a very tough man with a weakness for very easy women. Meet him in LETHAL PEOPLE a relentlessly entertaining crime novel that’s often LOL – bizarre funny! The action is fast and furious, the dialogue smart, savvy and sexy. The story is filled with quirky characters and clever surprises.
Lethal Experiment - 2nd Book in Series: What if someone offered you $100,000 with the only stipulation being that a murderer would be killed if you accept the money? Would you take it? The people who choose to take it are about to find out the ramifications of their decisions to be part of this Lethal Experiment! Donovan Creed, former CIA assassin, is a smart-aleck tough guy who can’t resist a noble cause. Despite a ton of baggage and a penchant for call girls, he always finds a way to beat the bad guys. In this sequel to Lethal People, Creed is forced to choose between his thriving contract-killer business, his part in the Lethal Experiment, and his desire to live a normal life with the beautiful Kathleen Gray and her newly-adopted daughter, Addie. Before that can happen, he has to take care of some lethal business involving a former lover. Lethal Experiment is a breezy and fun page-turner, featuring grisly humor, outrageous characters, and sexy dialogue.
Saving Rachel - 3rd Book in Series: What if the best morning of your life suddenly turned into your worst nightmare? Sam Case is about to find out. Saving Rachel is the story of what happens when killers force a man to choose between his wife and his mistress…and the one he rejects must die. But wait–all is not as it appears to be. In fact, nothing is what it appears to be! Saving Rachel is a scary, funny, roller coaster ride through hell, with twists, and turns that will slap your face and suck you in!
Now & Then - 4th Book in Series: When we last encountered Donovan Creed, former CIA assassin and free lance killer, he had successfully stolen billions of dollars from the world’s most lethal criminals. Now all he wants is a quiet, peaceful, romantic vacation with the very sexy Rachel—no fire ants, bi-polar girlfriends, rabid squirrels, accident prone homicidal maniacs, cannon ball hailstorms, hairless cats, gang bangers, faith healers, or pirates.
Wish List - 5th Book in Series: Be careful what you wish for! When Buddy Pancake and his drinking buddies stumble across the Wish List website, they jokingly post their “impossible” wishes. Imagine their surprise when, one by one, the wishes start coming true! But Buddy and his pals neglected to read the fine print explaining the price they must pay for the wishes they’ve been granted. Wish list is a compelling, nail-biting, laugh-out-loud thriller in the tradition of Saving Rachel.
A Girl Like You - 6th Book in Series: Girl Like You (A Donovan Creed Novel) is the next step in the evolution of hit man and former CIA assassin, Donovan Creed. When Rachel Case goes to the doctor for a routine blood test, scientists are astonished to learn she possesses a gene no one else on earth seems to have—a gene that holds the key to protecting the world from the deadliest pandemic in history. When government operatives kidnap Rachel in order to develop a vaccine, her lover, Donovan Creed, realizes the only way he can find Rachel is to enlist the help of her current husband, Sam. A Girl Like You is “A sure-fire hit!” Another laugh-out-loud thriller in the tradition of Saving Rachel and Wish List.
Vegas Moon - 7th Book in Series: In order to save his own life, Donovan Creed signs on as bodyguard to the most famous gambler in Las Vegas history, Jim “Lucky” Peters. Lucky, worth millions, has hit a losing streak and must raise a lot of cash in a short period of time from some of the world’s creepiest people. It doesn’t take long for Creed to learn that the person who holds the key to his survival is none other than Lucky’s smokin’ hot wife, Gwen, who has secrets of her own. Preliminary reviewers term Vegas Moon “Hilarious!” “Uproarious!” “Funniest book in the series!” With Vegas Moon, “Locke hasn’t just hit a home run, he’s hit it over the fence, out of the park, and into the comedy hall of fame!”
The Love You Crave – 8th Book in Series: Former CIA assassin Donovan Creed finds himself at odds with mob-connected Tony Spumoni and practically everyone else he knows, including his boss Darwin, lover Gwen, daughter Kimberly, protégé Callie, co-worker Lou, physician Doc Howard, assorted board members, terrorists, and even a zoo full of angry monkeys!
Preliminary reviews: “I know this makes me appear insane, but all week I’ve burst into laughter at the most inappropriate times because of this book!” “I wanted to stop turning pages, but couldn’t!” “Vintage Locke: lightning-fast dialogue, crazy situations, insane twists and turns, and general craziness!”
Maybe - 9th Book in Series: When an angry, unemployed chemist unleashes a bio-terrorist attack against women and children, the president of the United States asks Donovan Creed to get involved. It’s just one more thing on Creed’s plate.
Preliminary Reviews: ”I couldn’t put it down. As always, the action, plot, and jaw-dropping surprises hooked me. But what kept me turning the pages is Creed’s quirkiness, and trademark banter. Locke fans are going to love this latest installment in the Creed series.”
“In Maybe, Locke has done something many contemporary authors refuse to do: move the series forward! He ties all the unanswered questions into a nice big bow, just in time for the holidays.”
“Filled with endless surprises, Locke has another sure-fire hit with his newest offering, Maybe.”
I would like to know the right order to read your Donovan Creed novels…
In the order they are listed above! I’ve read all 7 and they are Great!! Cant wait for the next one!
I too got hooked on John Locke. I read ‘Rachel’ first then went on to the others. I’m looking forward to the Western series. I think you would enjoy ‘Naked in Detroit’—it’s a very fast paced thriller/ adventure starring a sassy Nordic woman named Frista. Amazon bargain $.99.[[ASIN:B00571NL4E Naked In Detroit]]
Hey I just have missed somethin but can u answer my question?? What happens to beth in “now Android then” I didn’t read if creed left rachel for her? Plz reply thanks!!
Where does Follow the Stone fall in the sequence?
Follow The Stone is an Emmet Love novel. It’s not a Donovan Creed….It’s the start of another fantastic series by John Locke.
Sorry **Emmett
The Creed books are brilliant thanks for writing them so wonderfully. Can I ask when the next one will be coming out?
I happened to find these books by chance, I couldn’t find a thing to read so I just went to the kindle store on amazon and stumbled upon your books (which I stumble upon books I wouldn’t have found otherwise through that method a lot haha)and I have to say I am really glad I found them, they are fantastic books.
I love your Donovan novels! I cannot put my kindle down! Thank you so much for the enjoyment you have brought to me!
I absolutely love the Donovan Creed series. I laugh out loud and get totally engrossed in the books. As an avid reader I have to say, the series is the best I’ve read in a long time. Can’t wait for the next one and by the way when will that be????
Being involved in action sport myself and having my own adventures I don’t have a hero but after reading Donovan Creed it changed. Mr. Locke the next one must be coming soon or else ………
Apparently, NOOK just took Lethal Experiment out of the “shop.” Does anyone know how to purchase it?? I’ve been reading the series a bit out of order because I, too, stumbled upon these books, but I’ve just got to get that book!
I couldn’t find Lethal Experiment inB/N either, but did find it for .99 as an Amazon digital book. Downloaded the Kindle app on my phone, bought the book, and enjoyed it as much as I did the first one. Glad the others are still B/N for my Nook.
Dear Nook Readers,
My company is responsible for publishing John Locke’s books – apologies to all looking for “Lethal Experiment” on the Barnes & Noble website. Some errors had been brought to my attention and I had pulled the book to correct them. “Lethal Experiment” should go back up in the next day or so.
Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for reading!
~ Claudia
I suggest getting rid of your crappy Nook and to buy a Kindle. Good Luck.
When does the newes book “The Love You Crave” come out?
I have read all 7 books and can’t wait for the next one. I just love Creed and his sense of humor. Good job Mr. Locke.
I had just received my Kindle for my birthday and was looking for a book to buy, just to see how it looks on the Kindle. I purchased Saving Rachel and got hooked. I went in and purchased the rest of the books and just finished Vegas Moon. I still have to read the first two Lethal People and Lethal Experiment.
I can hardly wait to read those two and anxiously await any new (Donovan Creed) books.
I bought my first Donovan Creed book on my kindle by mistake, I realized it was only .99 and said for that price I will try it and see. I LOVED IT!!!! I have now read all the books and can not wait for the next one. Thank you John for sharing the great adventures with us!
John Locke you are a trip! A fantastic writer with a helluva sense of humor. I have not enjoyed a writer as much as I have enjoyed your work (I mean…you know…with these types of stories). You make me laugh out loud and love your characters. Thank you for your voice.
I too bought Saving Racheal to see what to expect downloading to my e-reader, and fell in love. I have since bought all of your novels and will continue. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I recommend you to everyone who will listen.
Thanks for so a fun and easy read. I am a cancer patient so I have to sit often so your books are just right and I enjoy your larger than life characters.
I actually started reading the Creed series because I got them on my kindle for 99 cents and now I love them and have read them all and cannot wait for the next one. I just started the Emmett Love book and so far have enjoyed it as well.
I have more than 50 books in my current reading list and I can’t seem to get to any of the rest of them because I keep reading the Donovan Creed books over and over and over again!
I actually started with “Vegas Moon” without having read any of the previous books, and I was captivated from the first paragraph. After only a few pages I went immediately back to the Kindle store and bought every other book John has written.
I wish there was a new story every week, but I’ll just have to be patient and keep reading these over and over and over again until there is a new one to add to the mix!
Like most people I read the last book first read all books in 3 days. My poor boyfriend had to keep listening to me say just listen to this part. Please hurry and write the next one
Oh No!! I’m starting Vegas Moon today and then what to do!??! I need more Donovan Creed novels!! I can’t put them down!
Just finished Lethal People. Wow! I’m onto my next, Lethal Experiment. Donovan Creed is the most fascinating character to come along in crime/thriller novel in a long time, and I can tell now I’ll eat up any book Mr. Locke writes about Mr. Creed.
I received my kindle on Friday as an early birthday present. I downloaded the first Donovan Creed book and was hooked! I have downloaded all of them and have read 5 of them since Friday! Love the books! Hurry up with the next one!
Mr. John Locke,
I love all your Books! I can not put them down. I hate when I finish one cause I am so into the book it just amazing!!! I never really read books before I started reading yours! I just have to have a book that gets me from the begining! thats what I Love about all your books not a dull moment!!!!!
I am an avid reader and have read ALL of your books and love them.
My husband, not much of a reader, is sitting next to me laughing out loud and wiping tears from his eyes (reading Now and Then). He is hooked, too.
We are leaving for vacation on July 7–any chance we can upload a new book on our Kindles?
What will we do if we don’t have another Donovan Creed book to read? Or an Emmett Love?
Love the Creed books! Is Wish List in that series, or is it a stand alone? Look forward to reading more of your books!
I first downloaded and read Vegas Moon and was hooked. Next I read, A Girl Like You…looking at the list, I see now I should have started at the top. But I’m on my way to start from the first to read the other 5 novels. I am very impressed with your writing and the way you pull the reader into the novel from the very first page. That is so hard to find in writers these days. I too am waiting for your next novel because I am sure I will have all the Donovan Creed novels finished in no time. Thank you for sharing your talent at such an inexpensive price to your readers.
Love your books. When can we expect the next installment of the Creed series??
I hope soon! I didn’t realize Vegas moon was the last one!
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Actually there seems to be a new one, continuing where Vegas Moon ended. Though I could not yet find it on the homepage (except for the title picture in the upper right corner), but on kindle. It is called “The Love You Crave”.
I read the first one on my kindle and liked it so much that I bought all the rest. They have to be the best bargain at $.99 each. Great reads and I had to force myself to go slow and ration them. I have two left and my greatest worry is that I will finish reading them and will have to wait for the next one to be published. Mr. Locke, please write faster.
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Is it rude for me to say I would like you to write faster?! I (like EVERYONE else) started by buying the 99 cent book the Kindle Store recommended. Since, I have read every other book by you I can get my hands on. They are so much more than addicting. Those people have become a strange part of my life! I offically finished the last Emmet Love novel tonight and I (swear I) need more! I just knew there was no way I could enjoy the Emmet Love novels as much as I had the Donovan Creed series- but go figure! Again you surpassed by expectations!
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I’m a “series” book reader. And I always read them in order. I cannot begin to tell you how much I love your books! I’m in love with Donovan Creed and when I’m reading the books, I feel like I’m actually in the story. I’m sure I will read them all again, like I have done with only two other author’s series. I’m impatiently waiting for the next to be released!
Just finished reading “The Love You Crave” ……… excellent! Can’t wait for the next Donovan Creed book.
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Alright…so, I am a lover of fantasy and science fiction, but I’ve also been known to dabble with Robert B. Parker and Ludlum and Tom Clancy. After reading “How I Sold…” I figured i’d give Rachel a shot…you know…try something new and see what all the buzz was about.
I have to say, I loved it. Really loved it. I found that I really didn’t think much about the genre or the story line so much, because i loved the characters, and truly found myself rooting (and laughing) out loud…Kudos John…I’ll be reading more.
I absolutely love the Donovan Creed books, I got my Kindle in April and downloaded my first book and I have read them all and cannot wait for more to come! These books are so hilarious and I just cannot seem to put them down for a second!
I just got done reading The Love You Crave…loved it!! I need the next one now…lol. When I saw the word The End I screamed NO!! Can’t wait for the next one!
I was lucky enough, by chance, to download Lethal People first &, mainly, got it for my new Kindle because it was inexpensive. Boy, what a treat! I’m near the end & have just downloaded the rest of John Locke’s books. He is sure fun! Thanks, John!
I read all 8 Donovan Creed books in a span of 3 weeks. Could not put them down! Please let there be more!
I love Wishlist, Buddy reminds me of so many people combined, it’s hilarious.
The Donovan Creed novels would make great movies.
I loved all 8 of the Creed books.
Read all the books and enjoyed each one. Before reading the latest, “The Love You Crave”, I went back and re-read each one. What a treat. Thanks John
PS When is Beth coming back in the picture? There are so many different plots you can take this series. Don’t stop now.
I am an avid reader of all the big name Mystery/Thriler writers…but when I stumbled on the Donovan Creed novels,I began a new love affair for reading John Locke! Thank you so much for bringing laughter (yes out loud) back into my life after a very tragic year for me. Just thinking about Creed makes me giggle.
When will your next Creed novel be coming out?
I too, stumbled on to the Donovan Creed Novels via a Kindle search. I can’t even describe how much I love these books. I’ve been telling everyone about John Locke. I can’t wait for the next book. I just wanted to say thank you!
On a recent “business” trip to Vegas I decided to use the Kindle app on my cell and I typed in “Vegas”. That was the beginning of the end. I read all of the books in the series within 2 weeks time. I don’t remember reading more than a dozen or so books in my life until Donovan Creed. Great Stuff!
I’m hot on your heals Locke! Just finished Vegas Moon and saw The Love you Crave is out now. Better boogey to get the next one done! Thanks for the awesome reads!
Dear Mr Locke — whom would you prefer play Creed in the TV mini-series/movie? All I can imagine is Bruce Willis. There’s no one else as bad-ass and able to deliver the quips.
Me too! Bruce Willis all the way. . but hurry before he gets too old!
Jason Stratham
I agree Stratham would be beast as Donavon,
Couldn’t put my Kindle down, and now I read all 7. When the next comes out, I’ll buy it right away.
Please we need more Donovan Creed. Will there be? And when? Please…
What does OOU stand for? Anybody know? John Locke are u there?
OOU = one of us. It mentions it in The Love You Crave.
When’s the 9th coming out? It’s left a lot up in the air. Can’t wait to keep reading.
Hi John,
I just discovered your site yesterday and have been looking for a new series to read. I can’t wait to begin reading yours. I don’t have a Kindle, but have a couple of Macs and a Nook. Are you books available in other formats?
Samantha
I think if you use Adobe Digital Editions you can buy the books on kobobooks.com and read on your Nook.
Download the kindle app onto your computer, Amazon provides it for free, then it automatically creates a library folder on your computer home page. When you buy a digital book, it directly downloads to your computer library folder.
Kobo didn’t have the Emmett books available and I needed to read it Right Now! So, I downloaded Kindle PC and am reading it right from my laptop. . .not the most comfortable book to hold, but I’ll take it however I can get it at this point. I’m like a junkie for these characters! Just keep them coming and I’ll continue to mainline each of them!
Kobo site has also increased prices I notice but you can download all the Creed /Dana Ripper & Emmett Love books on the smashwords.com site in epub format for Kobo
John,
Any chance you can provide us with an ETA for your next novel in either series. I’m dying to read more of your wonderful work!
I LOVE your books and LOVED our recent visit to Louisville! Thanks for the restaurant recommendations – fabulous! And lastly, yes, Bruce Willis is the perfect person to portray Donovan Creed!! Keep those books coming – you inspire, humor, and challenge our brains with your novels. You, Mr. Locke, have the magic touch. Congratulations!
How come I cant find The Love you Crave on Kobo??? Ive purchased all the other books but this one isnt listed
I had the same problem with Kobo, but I found it on Smashwords in EPUB for $0.99.
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John, love the Creed Series. Do you know yet when you are putting out the next Creed book. Really enjoy your work. Steven Segal might be a better choice for creed just because of his mild personality and calmness he portrays. Then on the other hand his way of creating havoc. Waiting on the movies……lol
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i absolutely love this donavan creed series..i tried to read emmett guess i wasnt hooked. so here i am waiting on the 9th book in the series..feels like i have been waiting forever
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just finished Maybe . Loved it ! just wish it was longer , waited so long for it and then it was over without even realizing i was on the last page . I also loved the twist at the end , you brought back one of my favorite characters and now i cant wait to pick up the next book !!
Huge fan! Once I’ve started a Creed novel, its impossible for me to put it down. I’ve recommended them to anyone who will listen to me, and just downloaded The Love You Crave. I can’t wait to start it and can’t wait for Maybe to become available on Kobo!
Read Saving Rachel in about a day- bought it because it was the first on the list of best selling Thrillers on the kobo store and only cost 61 pence- couldn’t put it down.
bit annoyed that I didn’t realise it was 3rd in a series so I think I’ll read them all in order now. Great book, was absolutely hooked from page 1!
I’m so in love with mr. Creed!! Plz come out with the next series, if only he were real I would leave my husband! LOL!! No joke. Thank you for being a writer
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Just wondering when Maybe will be available for download on kobo? I love this series and need my next fix!!!
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LOVE,LOVE,LOVE these books. Can’t wait to see what happens in the next one.I hope it will be out soon.
The love you crave and. Maybe does not show on my nextbook, but it did let me buy them thru kobo. Who do I need to talk to?!
Trying to figure out where he posts about release of upcoming books…any idea when the next one AFTER “maybe” comes out?
I would also like to know when the next book after “Maybe” is released….
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OMFG..just finished reading maybe..i go on holiday in 40 days and desperatly need the next installment..im sooo hooked.started reading your books late last yr and i have read them all.i love how they all connect in some way..even the emmett love books.ive been an avid reader from childhood..but for me the best thing i ever bought was the kindle and over the years i have read some fantastic books..but for me you are one of my favorite authors..i only have 2…..the other one being jeffery archer..please get your finger out with the next book……lol.
creed on screen???yep jason statham or bruce willis..both nice bito eye candy..mmm
Love all of the series but wonder why “wish” costs 5 times as much for my kindle. It’s worth it for sure but I am just wondering….
In my previous post I meant to say “zeros in on my train of thought.” Sorry, I hate typos. Working too many hours and not getting enough sleep.
John…
Can’t get enough… anxiously awaiting the next book in EACH of your series:
Donovan, Emmett, and Dani.
(Hurry!!)
Scott
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Read ‘em all, now to read them in the right order!
I’ve completely fallen in love with Donovan Creed! This is the best thriller series I’ve read in a long time. Beautifully written, you can’t help but get sucked in. I’m about to start Maybe and am anxiously awaiting the next book!
Have purchased and have read ALL of your books, and can’t WAIT for you to cointnue both of your series. Emmett Love and Donovan Creed are both exceptional characters. Please, please, please keep writing!AND, as a voracious reader 3-4 books per week I’d love to read an ARC of an upcoming book!
John,
I love your work. I’ve read everything you’ve written. Brilliant. Thank you!
I just finished “Bad Doctor”. Awesome!!! Great character. Makes Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) seem like a annoyingly cheerful boy scout.
I was a Paramedic for many years so I enjoyed the medical setting and can relate to him going a bit crazy. We all did all the stuff he does to clear his head all the time (okay, I’m kidding about that part). Can you include a crazy Paramedic in the next one?
I loved you bringing in Rose, Dani and the other characters from your other books!
Anyway, thanks for the great laughs and crazy twists. I can’t wait for your next book, whichever story line you’re currently working on.
Best regards
Paul
Mr. Locke,
I am a contractor in afghanistan, I have never really been a big reader. Since being here TV is not a big option and video games become monotonous after a while. So I bought a kindle and started reading.
I found your series (donovan creed) and from the time i started I couldn’t stop. I have read other authors since then and haven’t found but 2 others that I like near as much as yours.
I have read the Emmet love series and the Dani Ripper book and I like how Rose is the one thing all three have in common. I am waiting for the next of all three to come out. Thank you for being an awesome author.
P.S.
I TRIED THE CONTACT ME LINK BUT THE CODE AT THE BOTTOM KEPT SAYING I PUT IN THE WRONG CODE.
Like great sex… I am torn between racing to the finish and slowing down to savor each bit
I have loved each and every book in the series. Just starting Maybe then on to the Emmette series. If only it is as engaging… Great work John. Keep them coming!!
I’ve read everything and keep checking for the next one. As someone else once posted, “Please write faster!”