John Jakes
15 SeriesJohn Jakes is an American author known for his historical fiction, including the Kent Family Chronicles, which sold 55 million copies in the 1970s, and the North and South Trilogy, which was adapted into an ABC television mini-series. He also wrote science fiction, fantasy, and western fiction. Jakes began his career selling stories to pulp magazines and transitioned to full-time writing in 1971 after working in advertising.
John Jakes ghostwrote the Lou Largo series, credited to William Ard. Johnny Havoc Meets Zelda, also known as Havoc For Sale, follows Johnny's encounter with Zelda. Johnny Havoc and the Doll Who Had ‘It,’ published as Holiday for Havoc, explores Johnny's adventures with a captivating doll. Making It Big, also titled Johnny Havoc and the Siren in Red, delves into Johnny's pursuit of a siren. Excalibur!, co-authored with Gil Kane, intertwines Arthurian legend with modern storytelling.
