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J.D. Zeeman

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Born

in South Africa

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https://owenable.com

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Thriller, Crime, Suspense

Member Since

December 2023

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Writing brutal thrillers from the heart of Cape Town's underworld.
JD Zeeman writes gritty, emotionally charged thrillers set against the underworld shadows of South Africa. A lifelong fan of espionage fiction, noir cinema, and high-stakes storytelling, Zeeman blends explosive action with layered characters and moral complexity.

His second novel, The Serpent's Fall, pits a haunted ex-special forces operative against a ruthless criminal empire—and marks the beginning of a bold new voice in international crime fiction.

When he's not writing, JD explores forgotten corners of Cape Town, studies military history, and crafts stories that ask what happens when good men are pushed too far.

JD Zeeman’s thrillers have received multiple 5-star editorial ...more

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Average rating: 4.43 · 7 ratings · 6 reviews · 2 distinct works

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The Serpent’s Fall Received 5-Star Editorial Reviews

I’m grateful to share that The Serpent’s Fall has received multiple 5-star editorial reviews from Reader’s Favorite.

Here are a few excerpts:

“Fast-paced and action-packed... an adrenaline-pumped blockbuster.”

— Readers' Favorite, Pikasho Deka

“A masterpiece of character development.”

— Readers' Favorite, Lex Allen

“Visually depicted to the point of cinematic.”

— Readers' Favorite, Jamie Michele

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J.D. Zeeman is now friends with Stella Voskan
Mar 08, 2026 07:00AM · like
J.D. Zeeman made a comment in the group Goodreads Authors/Readers — Author List topic " Hi everyone, Here is my latest thriller, also available on KU. [image] The Serpent's Fall A hunted woman. A ruthless gang. A one-man war he never wanted. J ...more "
Feb 25, 2026 08:32PM
J.D. Zeeman made a comment on The Serpent’s Fall Received 5-Star Editorial Reviews " Jack’s story was never meant to be comfortable — only honest. If you’ve stepped into his world, I’d love to know: did you see the ending coming? "
Feb 24, 2026 08:32PM · see blog post
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The story kicks off with two teenage cousins, Adam and Justin, who are granted special leave from school to travel to Egypt with their adventurous aunt Isabel, a journalist. What starts as an educational trip soon turns into something far more thrill ...more
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J.D. Zeeman made a comment on Lex Allen’s review of The Serpent's Fall: A Vigilante Action Thriller " Wow, Lex. Thank you so much for the great review. From the few that read The Serpent's Fall, you are the second person wishing for a sequel. Got me th ...more "
Feb 17, 2026 11:59AM · see review
J.D. Zeeman liked Lex Allen's review of The Serpent's Fall: A Vigilante Action Thriller: "Jack Dunning, ex-special ops military, haunted by an incident that brutally took away his wife and child, has retired to manage a diner in Cape Town. When a terrified young woman, Amanda, a witness to a crime committed by the local Serpent biker gang" Read more of this review »
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J.D. Zeeman liked Elise Beer's review of Owen Able and the Two-Headed Dragon: "Not your everyday read - descriptive, brutal, lots of action but behind it all the story of a Mother’s heartbreaking loss and revenge. JD Zeeman kept you wondering what was going to happen next and did not disappoint. I could not stop reading once I " Read more of this review »
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