Jack Dillon Dublin Tales Books in Order
Part ofMike Faricy Books in OrderSee the Jack Dillon Dublin Tales books by Mike Faricy in order, with short summaries, series background, and tips on where to start.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
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Jack Dillon Dublin Tales books in publication order
23 books
Welcome
by Mike Faricy
2016
U.S. Marshal Jack Dillon flies to Dublin escorting a fugitive and expects a routine transfer home. A deadly airport ambush changes everything, and Jack suddenly has reasons to stay in Ireland.
Fair City Blues
by Mike Faricy
2019
Dublin looks lively on the surface, but Jack keeps finding the trouble underneath. This case mixes city atmosphere, sharp police work, and the threat of sudden violence.
Madeline Missing
by Mike Faricy
2019
When a woman disappears, Jack Dillon is pulled into a search that gets darker the deeper he digs. Dublin's charm stays in view, but the danger does too.
Mirror Mirror
by Mike Faricy
2019
An armored truck robbery at a small Dublin airport leaves a thug dead and opens a bigger case. Jack Dillon follows the trail into a city where appearances keep lying.
Mistaken Identity
by Mike Faricy
2019
Jack finds himself in the middle of a case built on confusion, assumptions, and very real consequences. One wrong name can put everyone in the wrong kind of spotlight.
Silver Bullet
by Mike Faricy
2019
Jack is pulled into another Dublin case where official pressure and violent crime move side by side. He and Paddy Suel need answers fast before the next shot lands.
Spade Work
by Mike Faricy
2019
A random shooting and murdered Americans put Jack and Paddy on a case with international edges. What begins as confusion turns into a hard push for the truth.
Sweet Dreams
by Mike Faricy
2019
Jack's short stay in Dublin turns into something much more permanent as new enemies and new responsibilities close in. The city keeps pulling him deeper into its crimes and politics.
You're Mine Valentine!
by Mike Faricy
2019
A short Jack Dillon tale with holiday timing and no shortage of danger. Even romance-adjacent moments in Dublin have a way of sliding toward crime.
Dublin Moon
by Mike Faricy
2021
Another night in Dublin brings Jack Dillon a case with murky motives and no easy reads. The city feels beautiful, restless, and dangerous all at once.
Mystery Woman
by Mike Faricy
2021
A woman appears with questions, secrets, and the power to complicate Jack's life in a hurry. Jack and Paddy have to work out who she is and what trouble followed her.
Picture Perfect
by Mike Faricy
2021
An American gangster turns up in Dublin at exactly the wrong moment, and Jack is forced to untangle the fallout. A sharp, fast case where images do not tell the whole story.
Payback Brother
by Mike Faricy
2022
Revenge is in the air as Jack and Paddy sort through a case driven by family ties and unfinished business. Dublin feels especially unforgiving when payback is on the table.
Second Chance
by Mike Faricy
2022
Jack gets pulled into a case where old choices still have teeth. The investigation moves quickly, and the people involved do not all deserve the chance they want.
The Heist
by Mike Faricy
2022
A bold robbery gives Jack Dillon a fresh puzzle with dangerous people circling the prize. The action moves quickly, and nobody involved is playing fair.
Jewels To Kill For
by Mike Faricy
2023
A case involving valuable stones brings greed, professional criminals, and sharp timing into Jack's orbit. He and Paddy need to separate glamour from outright menace.
Retirement Scheme
by Mike Faricy
2023
What sounds harmless on the surface turns into another sly Dublin crime story. Jack soon learns that retirement plans can hide desperation, fraud, and worse.
The Collector
by Mike Faricy
2023
An obsessive trail leads Jack toward a case shaped by possession and control. The deeper he digs, the stranger and more dangerous the picture becomes.
Missing In The Emerald City
by Mike Faricy
2024
A disappearance sends Jack across a vivid, uneasy Dublin in search of answers. The city is still charming, but this case keeps showing its harder edges.
The Good Neighbor
by Mike Faricy
2024
A familiar face next door can hide a surprising amount. Jack and Paddy investigate the trouble lurking behind polite surfaces and everyday routines.
Private Matters
by Mike Faricy
2025
Two women are murdered in their homes, and both worked for the same company. Jack and Paddy chase a case that looks ordinary on paper but feels wrong from the start.
Unmarked Grave
by Mike Faricy
2025
A buried secret drags Jack into a case with long shadows and fresh risk. Old crimes refuse to stay buried once the digging begins.
Treasure Coin
by Mike Faricy
2026
What starts with a valuable coin turns into another brisk Dublin investigation full of greed, pursuit, and awkward surprises. Jack once again discovers that small objects can bring very large trouble.
Jack Dillon Dublin Tales books in chronological order

Welcome
by Mike Faricy
2016Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 1
Sweet Dreams
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 2
Mirror Mirror
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 3
Silver Bullet
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 4
Spade Work
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 5
Fair City Blues
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 6
Madeline Missing
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 7
Mistaken Identity
by Mike Faricy
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You're Mine Valentine!
by Mike Faricy
2019Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 9
Picture Perfect
by Mike Faricy
2021Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 10
Dublin Moon
by Mike Faricy
2021Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 11
Mystery Woman
by Mike Faricy
2021Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 12
Second Chance
by Mike Faricy
2022Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 13
Payback Brother
by Mike Faricy
2022Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 14
The Heist
by Mike Faricy
2022Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 15
Jewels To Kill For
by Mike Faricy
2023Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 16
Retirement Scheme
by Mike Faricy
2023Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 17
The Collector
by Mike Faricy
2023Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 18
Missing In The Emerald City
by Mike Faricy
2024Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 19
The Good Neighbor
by Mike Faricy
2024Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 20
Private Matters
by Mike Faricy
2025Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 21
Unmarked Grave
by Mike Faricy
2025Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 22
Treasure Coin
by Mike Faricy
2026Jack Dillon Dublin Tales, Book 23
Series background & context
The Jack Dillon Dublin Tales books take the setup of the Jack Dillon series and lean into its most enjoyable qualities: brisk cases, strong city atmosphere, a dependable police partnership, and a light touch that never stops the danger from feeling real. The word tales fits. These entries are built to move.
At the center is Jack Dillon, the American marshal who finds himself working in Dublin after a prisoner escort goes sideways. Once that groundwork is laid, the series opens outward into a long run of cases involving murders, robberies, missing people, vengeful criminals, and the kind of everyday trouble that can turn lethal without much warning. Jack works with Detective Inspector Paddy Suel, and the pair give the stories their backbone.
What makes these books stand apart is how comfortably they mix police procedure with a conversational, almost pub-story rhythm. Faricy likes short chapters, quick reversals, and endings that feel sharp rather than drawn out. That means the Dublin Tales entries often read fast, even when the case itself has plenty of moving pieces. They feel episodic in a good way. You can pick one up for a busy weekend and be straight into the trouble.
Dublin continues to do a lot of work in the series. Streets, bars, neighborhoods, offices, and homes all matter because the crimes here tend to grow from proximity. These are not abstract puzzles dropped from nowhere. They come from people living close to one another, watching one another, resenting one another, or wanting money badly enough to do something foolish. Jack's outsider perspective keeps the city fresh, while Paddy's steadier local knowledge keeps it grounded.
The tone is wry and energetic. A book like Welcome gives the origin story. Sweet Dreams, Mirror Mirror, Silver Bullet, Fair City Blues, Madeline Missing, Picture Perfect, and later entries like Private Matters and Unmarked Grave show how the series keeps refreshing itself without losing its identity. Even the shorter detours, such as You're Mine Valentine!, fit the larger world neatly.
You do not need to read every book in strict order, which is one reason the series is so inviting. But if you start near the beginning, you will get more out of the returning relationships and the steady way Jack becomes part of Dublin's policing world. That growth is subtle, but it is there.
For readers who like crime fiction that is punchy, character-led, and rich in setting without ever getting heavy, the Jack Dillon Dublin Tales books do exactly what the title promises. They give you one good Dublin story after another.
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