John Cutler Mystery Books in Order

John Cutler investigates a friend's murder despite resistance from police, drug traffickers and a fugitive who has avoided capture for years. As bodies accumulate around his search, he must find the killer before another carefully concealed escape becomes possible.

An old love offers John Cutler money to return to Seattle and help her. Revived feelings and fresh lies complicate the job, while powerful people surrounding her appear willing to protect a dangerous secret through intimidation and murder.

A quiet afternoon at his favorite bar ends when a woman offers John Cutler a lucrative job. Drawn into gang rivalries, drugs and betrayal, the investigator must rely on judgment rather than violence if he hopes to prevent further bloodshed.

Five short stories follow former police officer John Cutler as he opens a private investigation business in Spokane. Gangsters, suspicious spouses and elusive killers quickly undermine any expectation that working for himself will make his life simpler.

John Cutler has rebuilt his life when an old friend asks him to clear an ex-wife accused of murder. Searching for the real killer threatens his relationship, business and fragile peace as police and criminals alike resist his investigation.

John Cutler has never understood why his father disappeared shortly after his birth. A mysterious woman seeking help finding her missing boyfriend interrupts his newly stable life, and the man's identity draws Cutler toward answers he can no longer avoid.