JD ZEEMAN
Thriller Author | Noir. Grit. Cinematic Action.
Thriller Author | Noir. Grit. Cinematic Action.
I write gritty, cinematic thrillers set in the shadows of South Africa and beyond. If you enjoy high-stakes action, noir atmosphere, and broken heroes fighting impossible odds, you’re in the right place.
A relentless, high-stakes action noir
A haunted ex-detective confronts a ruthless criminal empire in Cape Town’s underworld. One man. One city. One unstoppable mission.
In Stores Early 2026!
A gritty, cinematic thriller set in the underworld shadows of Cape Town. Jack Dunning goes to war with the Serpent gang — and the entire city feels the heat.
A high-tech thriller series blending cybercrime, espionage, and relentless action.
A free tactical guide for fans of The Serpent’s Fall.
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JD Zeeman writes gritty, emotionally charged thrillers set against the underworld shadows of South Africa. His stories blend cinematic action, moral complexity, and noir atmosphere.
Owen Able and the Two-Headed Dragon was his debut novel. His second book, The Serpent’s Fall, expands his signature style into a darker, standalone thriller set in Cape Town’s criminal underworld. More books in the Owen Able universe are already in development.
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