Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Coast to Coast: Private Eyes from Sea to Shining Sea |
2017 |
Buy |
| Stop the World: Snapshots from a Pandemic |
2020 |
Buy |
| Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction |
2022 |
Buy |
Rick Cahill Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Yesterday’s Echo |
2013 |
Buy |
| Night Tremors |
2015 |
Buy |
| Dark Fissures |
2016 |
Buy |
| Blood Truth |
2017 |
Buy |
| Wrong Light |
2018 |
Buy |
| Lost Tomorrows |
2019 |
Buy |
| Blind Vigil |
2020 |
Buy |
| Last Redemption |
2021 |
Buy |
| Doomed Legacy |
2022 |
Buy |
| Odyssey’s End |
2023 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The #2 Pencil |
2017 |
Buy |
Matt Coyle spent over twenty years in the restaurant business before turning to crime fiction. His debut novel Yesterday’s Echo introduced private investigator Rick Cahill in 2013 and won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel. The book launched a ten-novel series set in San Diego, where Coyle has lived and worked for decades, and the city itself becomes a fully realized presence in the stories.
The Rick Cahill series follows a former police officer whose career ended after he became a suspect in his wife’s murder. Each book sends Cahill deeper into San Diego’s criminal landscape while he carries the weight of his personal history. Coyle wrapped the series with Odyssey’s End in 2023, giving readers a complete arc from start to finish. His work has earned him the Anthony, Shamus, and Lefty Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Matt Coyle written?
Matt Coyle has written fourteen books across three series.
What was Matt Coyle's first book?
Matt Coyle’s first book is Yesterday’s Echo, published in 2013.
What awards has Matt Coyle won?
Matt Coyle has won the Anthony Award, the Shamus Award, and the Lefty Award for his Rick Cahill novels. His debut Yesterday’s Echo won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, and subsequent books in the series have received multiple nominations and wins across the major crime fiction award categories.