John William Jakes (born March 31, 1932) was an American writer, best known for American historical & speculative fiction. His Civil War trilogy, North and South, has sold millions of copies worldwide. He was also the author of The Kent Family Chronicles. He has used the pen name Jay Scotland. In September 2013, Jakes was named a Florida Literary Legend at the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writers Conference in St. Augustine, Florida.
John Jakes has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Signature works include The Seekers, The Rebels, The Bastard. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
