The Serpent's Fall

🔥 A town drowning in corruption. A detective with nothing left to lose. A gang that will kill to keep their secrets.

Jack Dunning lost everything in a single, violent moment.

Now living under the radar, he’s forced back into the criminal underworld when a terrified woman seeks his help—and the enemies hunting her won’t stop until both of them are dead.

As the walls close in, Jack must decide how much blood he’s willing to spill to end the war for good.

📖 Fans of Lee Child and Don Winslow will love this action-packed thriller!

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READERS' FAVORITE REVIEWS

Lex Allen

Loved This Story! Hoping For A Sequel.

J.D. Zeeman's creation of the primary protagonist, Jack Dunning, is a masterpiece of character development. Jack reminded me of two well-known TV/movie characters from the mid-80's and 90's… Angus MacGyver, a secret agent armed with remarkable resourcefulness to solve any problem, including weaponry, in the field, using any materials at hand, and the near-invincible Rambo. I was equally impressed with Zeeman's use of short sentences in a staccato sequence that not only highlighted the intensity of the situation at hand but also supported the fast pace of the entire story. Verisimilitude, a sense of reality, is a trademark that I look for in every fiction book I read, and Zeeman continued to impress with his descriptions of weapons and the tactics that led to their engagement. Jack is the star, but every character, protagonist or antagonist, is true to life, from everyday people on the street to the biker gang and their notoriously rich manipulators running a drug and money laundering operation. I'm hoping for a sequel.

Jamie Michelle

A Spectacular Contemporary Thriller

JD Zeeman’s The Serpent’s Fall is a contemporary South African thriller with everything I like: a flawed protagonist, a deeply embedded criminal syndicate, politicking, a lot of guns, and a pace that keeps the pages flying. Jack is brilliant in how decisive his actions are. Zeeman has built up a guy who knows what he is doing, whether it is fabricating a working duplicate key from soot and tin, or crosscutting gunfire across the unfinished floors of a skeletal high rise. Amanda develops from a shaken eyewitness into someone willing to stand up to intimidation directly, refusing to surrender when doing so might have ended the pursuit. Zeeman's head bad guy, Koketso Modise, is believable in his ritualized punishment and calculated displays of dominance. The settings are visually depicted to the point of cinematic, with Cape Town becoming almost a character in itself. From the docks of Table Bay Harbor to posh houses and a vault of toys in Signal Hill, Zeeman pulls together a spectacular contemporary thriller with a masterful shock ending. Very highly recommended.

Susan Sewell

Thriller Lovers Won't Want To Miss This One

The Serpent’s Fall by JD Zeeman is an explosive tale about a formidable hero. My attention was caught on the first page, and I couldn’t put the book down until I finished it. Packed with violence and a bit of gore, the story has an edge-of-the-seat plot that moves at a fast pace. All the characters are compelling and a little frightening. Jack’s character is fascinating. He is the ideal anti-hero: resourceful, ruthless, and complicated. At times, his actions were more frightening than the actual villains of the story, creating a riveting tale loaded with guts and gore. Everyone who loves thrillers infused with danger and suspense and shocking twists will not want to miss this one.

Pikasho Deka

Not A Single Dull Moment In The Entire Book

Fast-paced and action-packed, The Serpent's Fall is an adrenaline-pumped blockbuster of a novel. There is not a single dull moment in the entire book. Author JD Zeeman weaves an engrossing yarn that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and refuses to let go until the end. The plot twists and turns its way to a climactic ending that lingers in your mind long after you've finished reading. The action sequences are just phenomenal. You almost feel like you're watching a movie as the scenes are cinematic, and Zeeman does a great job of describing them in vivid detail. Although it's primarily a plot-driven narrative, the characters are also easy to like and root for. Jack, Amanda, and Bert steal every scene they feature in. Thriller fans shouldn't miss out on this book.

Jamie Michelle

Outstanding Thriller Driven By Sharp Character Work and a Relentless Pace

JD Zeeman wrote an outstanding thriller driven by sharp character work and a relentless pace. The characters were well-developed, realistic, and relatable. Jack wrestled with the violence he both despises and was used to in his prior life. Amanda's fear was real, and I had compassion for her. The plot was emotionally charged with themes of redemption, loyalty, and faith running throughout the book. The pacing was fast and fitted Jack's plunge into chaos. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was reading until late at night. I could not put the book down; I had to know what would happen next. The events were vivid and descriptive, and it was easy to join Jack in his mission to get rid of the Serpent gang. The Serpent’s Fall is a satisfying read and is brilliantly written.

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