The Best Don Winslow Books

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List of the best Don Winslow books, ranked by voracious readers in the Ranker community. With commercial success and critical acclaim, there's no doubt that Don Winslow is one of the most popular authors of the last 100 years. If you're a huge fan of his work, then vote on your favorite novels below and make your opinion count. This poll is also a great resource for new fans of Don Winslow who want to know which novels they should start reading first. These crime and mystery novels are perfect for those of you that are looking to be taken on a journey of shadows and intrigue. With memorable characters and excellent storytelling, there's no reason why you shouldn't check out his work if you're a big reader.List ranges from The Winter of Frankie Machine to The Power of the Dog, plus much more. What are Don Winslow's best novels? Vote on this list and help us definitively answer that question.

  • The Power of the Dog is a 2005 crime/thriller novel by Don Winslow, based on the DEA's involvement with the War on Drugs. The book was published after six years of writing and research by the author. It also is a 1967 novel by Thomas Savage.
    • Author: Don Winslow
    • First Published: 2005
    • Genres (Book): Crime Fiction, Thriller
    • Original Language: English Language
  • The Cartel
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    The Cartel is a novel by Don Winslow. An ex-DEA agent leaves his quiet life to hunt for a drug lord who recently escaped from prison.

    • Author: Don Winslow
    • First Published: 2015
    • Genres (Book): Fiction
    • Original Language: English Language
  • The Winter of Frankie Machine is a 2006 novel written by Don Winslow.
    • Author: Don Winslow
    • First Published: 2006-09-26
    • Subjects: Espionage, Suspense
    • Genres (Book): Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction
    • Original Language: English Language
  • The Kings of Cool
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    The Kings of Cool is a book written by Don Winslow.
    • Author: Don Winslow
    • First Published: 2012
    • Genres (Book): Fiction
    • Original Language: English Language
  • The Dawn Patrol
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    The Dawn Patrol is a book by Don Winslow.
    • Author: Don Winslow
    • First Published: 2008-06-03
    • Subjects: Insurance fraud, Private investigator
    • Genres (Book): Novel
    • Original Language: English Language
  • The Gentlemen’s Hour
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    The Gentlemen’s Hour is a book written by Don Winslow.
    • Author: Don Winslow
    • First Published: 2009
    • Genres (Book): Thriller, Fiction
    • Original Language: English Language