J.G. Reeder Books in Order

Newly released from prison, John Gray visits Peter Kane on his daughter's wedding day. Discovering that her seemingly respectable bridegroom is a dangerous fraudster draws him into a criminal scheme that threatens the family he hopes to protect.

Eight stories follow the outwardly unremarkable J. G. Reeder, who solves crimes for the Public Prosecutor. His ability to think like a criminal gives him an advantage over suspects who underestimate the shabby man investigating them.

Eunice's mysterious birth and the mark of a blue hand become entangled with Digby Groat's pursuit of wealth. Jim Steele must unravel the surrounding plots while trying to protect the woman he loves from growing danger.

Actress Ella Creed fears a feathered-serpent card left after thieves steal her imitation jewels. Reporter Peter Dewin discovers that wealthy men share her terror, forcing him to investigate what connects the victims and who is threatening them.

Would-be burglar Larry O'Ryan develops an unexpected friendship with J. G. Reeder after being caught. A young woman's rescue, missing gold bullion and bank fraud provide the mysteries facing Reeder in these returning adventures.

Three cases follow the apparently unassuming J. G. Reeder as he investigates fraud and murder. In the title story, a recluse's violent death and playing-card clues lead him toward tangled relationships involving a bank clerk and a frightened woman.

J. G. Reeder forms an unlikely friendship with burglar Larry O'Ryan after catching him. These stories involve a millionaire's daughter, missing gold bullion and bank fraud that test Reeder's ability to think like a criminal.