Marty Singer Mystery Books in Order
Explore the Marty Singer Mystery series by Matthew Iden in order, with short summaries, series background, and tips on where to start with Marty Singer.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
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Marty Singer Mystery books in publication order
8 books
A Reason to Live
by Matthew Iden
2012
Retired DC homicide detective Marty Singer is battling cancer when the daughter of a woman killed years earlier asks for help. Her mother's killer is back, stalking her now, and Marty sees a shot at redemption.
Blueblood
by Matthew Iden
2012
When four unrelated murders turn out to share one chilling detail, every victim was a cop, retired detective Marty Singer is pulled back into the hunt. The case leads from Washington streets into Virginia gang territory.
One Right Thing
by Matthew Iden
2013
Driving through Virginia, Marty spots a billboard asking who murdered J.D. Hope, a man he once helped send to prison. Guilt and curiosity pull him into a small-town case full of drugs, lies, and old grudges.
The Spike
by Matthew Iden
2013
After witnessing a brutal killing on the DC Metro, Marty is hired by the victim's family to find the killer. What starts as one murder opens onto a larger web of corruption reaching into city power.
The Wicked Flee
by Matthew Iden
2014
A late-night plea from his friend Chuck Rhee sends Marty into a frantic search for Chuck's kidnapped sister, Lucy. With almost no leads and time slipping away, the case becomes a desperate race against traffickers.
Once Was Lost
by Matthew Iden
2016
Marty helps Tommy Donlan and his young son disappear after Tommy agrees to testify against his violent criminal family. Then Marty learns the danger is far from over, and finding them again may be the only way to prevent bloodshed.
The Bitter Fields
by Matthew Iden
2019
Marty and Julie expect a quiet break in Virginia horse country, then a polo star is shot and vandalism threatens their host's farm. Old rivalries, local history, and money problems turn the getaway into another investigation.
Chasing the Pain
by Matthew Iden
2021
When a former US Marshal vanishes while trying to help a young addict escape a fake rehab operation, Marty follows the trail to Palm Beach. The case exposes a lucrative scam protected by crooks who do not want questions asked.
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