John J. Donohue Reading Order
3 series Β· 12 books
John J. Donohue is an American law professor and economist who has written across both fiction and non-fiction genres since 1991. He is best known for his Connor Burke thriller series featuring the martial arts master Yamashita Sensei, which blends action with the author's deep expertise in legal and economic analysis. Donohue has published twelve books spanning multiple series and standalone works, bringing an academic perspective to his storytelling across three decades of writing.
Connor Burke and Yamashita Sensei Series
Likely Complete6 books (2003β2023)
Start with Sensei, the first of 6 books in the Connor Burke and Yamashita Sensei series.
Start this series with Sensei
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sensei |
| 2 | Deshi |
| 3 | Tengu |
| 4 | Kage |
| 5 | Enzan |
| 6 | Keppan |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1991β2004)
Start with Forge of the Spirit, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Forge of the Spirit
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Forge of the Spirit |
| 2 | Warrior Dreams |
| 3 | Herding the Ox |
| 4 | Complete Kendo |
| 5 | The Overlook Martial Arts Reader |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Qi Eaters |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John J. Donohue written?
- John J. Donohue has written 12 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each John J. Donohue series?
- Here are the first books in John J. Donohue's series: Connor Burke and Yamashita Sensei: Sensei; Non-Fiction: Forge of the Spirit.
- What order should I read John J. Donohue's books?
- We recommend reading John J. Donohue's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are John J. Donohue's series complete?
- John J. Donohue has 2 completed series.

