D.J. Williams Books In Order

Publication Order of Beacon Hill Books

Publication Order of Chase Hardeman Books

Publication Order of Guardian Books

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

D.J. Williams
D.J. Williams, with the DNA of a world traveler, was born and grew up in Hong Kong, which ignited this adventurous spirit while he ventured into the jungles of the bush of Africa, the Amazon, and the slums of the Far East. His global travels have submerged him in a myriad of cultures, which provides a unique point of view which fuels his creativity.

Williams, as a fresh voice in suspense, mystery, and YA fantasy, has had his novels climb the charts ranking as high as #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases. He was even featured in Writer’s Digest and Publisher’s Weekly.

He has also been a director and an executive producer on more than 500 episodes of broadcast television.

Williams is always on the hunt for his next story while living in Los Angeles.

“The Auctioneer” is the first novel in the “Chase Hardeman” series and was released in 2019. Former special ops veteran, Chase Hardeman, is left to question whether or not his past covert missions in the Middle East are the cause of all the chaos which has erupted in his life. Dreams of leaving the clandestine war behind and becoming a legend like his dad in the auction arena teeter on the brink when he implements this contingency plan amidst this FBI investigation.

Chase, captivated by an old flame, navigates the dark corridors of the collector car world searching for a myth. He believes that finding this hidden treasure is going to reveal some answers to this ghost that’s buried in the desert of Mosul that is known to US intelligence as the Prodigal.

Chase, while on this perilous quest, gets drawn closer to this lethal threat while he leverages the criminal underworld in order to prevent a global terrorist attack. With this clock ticking, Chase is stuck reliving the past in this imminent showdown and he finds that the truth is not like it appears.

Do not miss out on a sensational read which is going to leave you breathless and wanting more. It is a well executed and exciting thriller where the danger is palpable.

“King of the Night” is the second novel in the “Chase Hardeman” series and was released in 2019. Chase Hardeman, who fought the war on terror in the shadows under the secretive direction of the Oval Office, is currently on this international hunt for revenge. After an FBI agent was kidnapped, who the government is refusing to even acknowledge, Hardman and Dexter Thompson (his partner) embark on this dangerous globetrotting journey against the clock to rescue the woman that betrayed them.

Thompson and Hardeman get caught in the crosshairs of this takeover within the Bratva, and they have to shadow their enemy while navigating the treacherous underworld of international espionage. Meanwhile in the dark corridors of the White House the Commander in Chief is fighting between getting re-elected and choices that he has kept from the American people.

Thompson and Hardeman are going to return to the darkness through shocking alliances, world shattering revelations, and heartbreaking losses in this fight for freedom while they uncover this scandalous truth which threatens to fracture America beyond the swamp of Washington’s elite.

This one is full to the brim of everything you could want in a novel: international intrigue, strange science, political gamesmanship, and a hero (Chase Hardeman) that is a juggernaut of vengeance and skill. It is like if Jack Reacher got tossed into a Tom Clancy novel.

“Hunt for Eden’s Star” is the first novel in the “Beacon Hill” series and was released in 2023. Learn about the story of this globe-trotting and intrepid teen and a motley crew of friends in this world where choices have some epic consequences.

In a coming of age YA fantasy novel that is filled with action packed adventure, Williams tells the story of one teen that gets thrown into this world where some ancient secrets after finding a supernatural artifact which protects this weapon of mass destruction. With help from his diverse group of friends, he goes off on a global adventure, looking to find the truth about his sister’s death. He finds two supernatural and clandestine societies are waging this hidden and epic war which threatens the future of civilization.

While Jack races to collect ancient artifacts that are critical to the world’s survival, readers are transported to some incredible international locales across Asia, which includes the lush jungles of the Philippines and the high energy streets in Hong Kong.

Themes of faith, revenge, addiction, and friendship emerge while Jack battles against psychological and literal demons, and even his own family and friends, on his journey to thwart the forces of evil.

There is fast paced action and a rich setting which each boost the start of this promising paranormal saga. This is a blistering and high stakes supernatural thriller which is impossible to put down for very long. Williams’ suspenseful and page turning writing style whisks readers into this wildly exciting and supernatural adventure which grabs your imagination and never lets it go until the novel has ended.

“Secrets of the Highlands” is the second novel in the “Beacon Hill” series and was released in 2023. He has uncovered ancient secrets at such a great cost. Now he has to embrace his own destiny to unleash the truth.

Jack Reynolds is the only person that is able to wield the power of Eden’s Star, however can he learn to control it before it destroys him first? Jack and his diverse group of boarding school friends are being hunted across secret realms and international cities, and they’re desperate to locate the ancient artifacts of the Cherub tribes before time runs out.

Emma Bennett, fighting against her own heartbreak, struggles to stop the dark forces who capture innocent Cherub and stealing their powers for their own sinister schemes. While the truth of this haunting prophecy gets revealed, and this ally turns to the dark side, Emma and Jack have to decide together if trusting such a narrow path is worth such a sacrifice.