Are There Planned New Jack Taylor Books Or Spin-Offs?

I can be a bit of a detective myself when it comes to following a beloved series. There’s a pattern publishers follow: after a certain number of mainline novels, they’ll float anthologies, short-story collections, or limited-edition hardcovers to keep fans engaged. For 'Jack Taylor', concrete, public announcements of new novels tend to come with a publisher press release and a cover reveal on bookstore sites. Without that, it’s mostly speculation — but perfectly reasonable speculation. The author’s pace, contract terms, and personal choices all factor heavily into whether the series continues on a regular schedule.

Practically speaking, the best way to stay ahead is to subscribe to the publisher’s mailing list, watch rights catalogues (they sometimes list forthcoming titles months ahead), and follow a couple of trusted reviewers. And if you want to curry favor with the publishing gods, support the backlist: strong sales of existing titles make new projects more appealing financially. For now, I’m re-reading my favorite 'Jack Taylor' scenes and keeping my fingers crossed.

I love the hopeful, slightly conspiratorial feeling of fan communities brainstorming spin-offs, and I’ve seen that energy around 'Jack Taylor' more than once. There aren’t always big, official spin-offs announced out of the blue; instead, publishers test the waters with short fiction, translations, or TV tie-ins. If enough readers clamour for a solo book about a favorite secondary character or for a prequel, sometimes those petitions and fan clamor actually move things along.

If you want to help make a spin-off more likely, support the current books (buy them, request them at your library, talk them up on social), and engage with the publisher and author on social platforms. Fan podcasts, essays, and even fanfiction can keep the buzz alive and show there’s demand. I’ve done my part by gifting copies to friends and hosting a tiny online discussion club; it’s surprisingly effective and a nice way to pass the time while we wait for any official news.

I've been tracking crime fiction news for years and, from what I've seen, there hasn't been a blockbuster announcement about a fresh 'Jack Taylor' novel or a formal spin-off series. Publishers often stagger news: first a rights sale, then a cover reveal, then the pub date. For series like 'Jack Taylor', the most likely near-term developments are deluxe reissues, translated editions, or audiobook releases, which can feel like new content even if they're repackaging the backlist.

If you want real-time scoops, follow the author’s official channels, the publisher’s newsletter, and a couple of reliable book bloggers who cover noir and Irish crime fiction. Also keep an eye on film/TV trade news — sometimes adaptations or renewed seasons can spark new written tie-ins or novellas. And if a spin-off were ever to be greenlit, it might focus on a compelling side character from the books or a fresh investigator in Burren’s world. Personally, I’d love a short-story collection set between novels; it would scratch that itch for new 'Jack Taylor' material without waiting years for a full-length book.

Short version from my bookshelf: no obvious, fully confirmed new 'Jack Taylor' novels have been splashed across the usual channels recently. That doesn’t mean nothing will appear — authors sometimes drop a novella or contribute a story to an anthology, and publishers quietly release special editions.

If you want the quickest route to updates, check the author’s pages and sign up to a few crime-fiction newsletters. Meanwhile, revisiting the existing books or the TV adaptation starring Iain Glen makes the world feel fresh again. I find listening to an audiobook while walking clears the cravings until real news shows up.

There’s been a lot of whispering in the bookish corners I haunt, but the clearest thing I can say is this: nothing wildly confirmed has landed in my feed lately about brand-new installments of 'Jack Taylor' from the author. I follow interviews, indie bookstores, and the odd festival panel, and typically Ken Bruen’s projects show up first in those places or on publisher announcements. That said, the world around 'Jack Taylor' keeps bubbling — reprints, special editions, and new translations tend to surface between big book releases, so there are always fresh ways to experience the series.

If you love the grim, whiskey-soaked streets of Burren as much as I do, don’t forget the TV adaptation with Iain Glen and the audiobooks; those often get renewed interest that nudges publishers into new editions or side stories. I also wouldn’t rule out novellas or short-story tie-ins — smaller presses and anthology projects have been known to commission pieces from established crime writers. Personally, I keep a watch on the author’s social spaces and a couple of independent Irish bookshops; when something is about to drop, one of them usually posts first.

Mostly, I recommend keeping your copy of 'Jack Taylor' by the nightstand and your wishlist updated on the bookseller you use. If a new book or spin-off is planned, the first hints usually arrive as a cover reveal or a distributor listing — and those are fun little spoonfuls of hope to savor.