David Downing
David Downing (born 1946) is a British-American author known for his historical fiction and mystery novels. Born in Liverpool, England, Downing emigrated to the United States in the 1970s. He initially worked as a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer. Downing's most notable work is his series of crime novels featuring British detective John Russell. Set primarily in Germany during and after World War II, these novels blend mystery with historical events. Downing has also written several stand-alone historical novels. His work has received critical acclaim for its vivid historical detail, well-developed characters, and gripping plots. Downing has won numerous awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award (1989) for "No More Dying Then" and the John Creasey Memorial Award (2005) for his entire body of work.
Book Series by David Downing
John Russell & Effi Koenen Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Station | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silesian Station | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stettin Station | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Potsdam Station | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lehrter Station | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Masaryk Station | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wedding Station | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Union Station | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Jack McColl Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Jack of Spies | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Man's Flag | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenin's Roller Coaster | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Dark Clouds Shining | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Leading Lives Series with Anna Claybourne
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Stalin (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Benito Mussolini (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mohandas Gandhi (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Emmeline Pankhurst (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Golda Meir (Short Story) ( By: Anna Claybourne) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ho Chi Minh (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Che Guevara (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenin (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
David Downing Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Moscow Option | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Red Eagles | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Diary of a Dead Man on Leave | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
David Downing Non-Fiction
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Future Rock | 1976 | Buy on Amazon |
| Clint Eastwood (Short Story) | 1977 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Devil's Virtuosos | 1977 | Buy on Amazon |
| War Without End, Peace Without Hope | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| Charles Bronson | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jack Nicholson | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Marlon Brando | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Robert Redford | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Robert Mitchum | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Dreamer Of Pictures | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Passovotchka | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Best of Enemies | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Yasser Arafat (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sealing Their Fate | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
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