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Kerry J. Donovan

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May 23, 1957

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Crime, Suspense, Thriller

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#1 bestselling author with the US-based Lucky Shores romantic suspense series and the Ryan Kaine military action thrillers, and creator of the popular DCI Jones Casebook series of police procedurals, Kerry J Donovan was born in Dublin, before spending many formative years in West Wales.

Kerry earned a first-class honours degree in Human Biology and a PhD in Sport and Exercise Sciences. A former scientific advisor to The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, he helped UK emergency first-responders prepare for chemical and biological attacks in the wake of the 9/11 atrocities. This background adds a keen scientific edge to Kerry’s writing.

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Average rating: 4.53 · 49,486 ratings · 1,511 reviews · 36 distinct works • Similar authors

	On the Run (Ryan Kaine #1) 4.45 avg rating — 9,529 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Rocks (Ryan Kaine #2) 4.51 avg rating — 4,688 ratings — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Attack (Ryan Kaine #4) 4.54 avg rating — 2,979 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Defensive (Ryan Kaine #3) 4.47 avg rating — 2,981 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Hunt (Ryan Kaine #8) 4.61 avg rating — 2,353 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Lookout (Ryan Kaine #10) 4.63 avg rating — 2,288 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Brink (Ryan Kaine #11) 4.66 avg rating — 2,150 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Money (Ryan Kaine #5) 4.46 avg rating — 2,137 ratings — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Wing (Ryan Kaine #7) 4.52 avg rating — 2,044 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Outside (Ryan Kaine #9) 4.61 avg rating — 1,953 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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DCI Jones Audio Announcement!

DCI Jones Audio Announcement! Hey Guys, I've got some exciting news that I've been dying to tell you... my DCI Jones series of books are being turned into audiobooks! That's right, and the first book in the series, Perfect Record, is available for pre-order right now. Over the next year [...]

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Ryan Kaine (13 books)
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4.45 avg rating — 714 ratings

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“Alpha Two, this is Alpha One. Are you receiving me? Over.”
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“marry him myself.” Tears threatened to leak from Iona’s tired eyes. So much excitement”
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message 8: by Promod

Apr 30, 2015 08:49PM

Thanks for connecting. Loved it.
It would perhaps be in order to connect on Twitter and Facebook for enhanced communication.
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Will be more inclined to know and discuss about your nonfiction books. To start with, we can exchange short synopses of our respective books for reading and rating.
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message 7: by Kerry

Mar 15, 2014 12:46AM

Thanks Chad! If you've got a chance, come past my Facebook book launch event - I've got some great prizes!

Cheers,
Kerry

Chad B. wrote: "Kerry, thank you for the Goodreads friend connect.
Wishing you the very best!

Chad"

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message 6: by Samantha

Nov 28, 2013 07:04PM

Thanks for the friend request. I love a great suspense novel! Looks interesting. :)

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message 5: by Dean

Jun 07, 2013 03:49AM

Thanks for the add, Kerry! Pleasure meeting a fellow author. Especially one who appreciates wine!

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message 4: by Kerry

May 25, 2013 04:27PM

R. wrote: "Books and France...I bet your own bookshelves are gorgeous. Thank you for the friendvite, I am really pleased to meet you.

Roxanna Rose"

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message 3: by Kerry

May 25, 2013 04:27PM

R. wrote: "Books and France...I bet your own bookshelves are gorgeous. Thank you for the friendvite, I am really pleased to meet you.

Roxanna Rose"

R. wrote: "Books and France...I bet your own bookshelves are gorgeous. Thank you for the friendvite, I am really pleased to meet you.

Roxanna Rose"

I try, Roxanna - they are full to bursting though...

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message 2: by Roxanna

May 21, 2013 08:54PM