Clare Carlson Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Yesterday’s News |
2018 |
Buy |
| Below the Fold |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Last Scoop |
2020 |
Buy |
| Beyond the Headlines |
2021 |
Buy |
| It’s News to Me |
2022 |
Buy |
| Broadcast Blues |
2024 |
Buy |
Gil Malloy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Kennedy Connection |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Midnight Hour |
2015 |
Buy |
| Shooting for the Stars |
2015 |
Buy |
| Blonde Ice |
2016 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Loverboy |
1997 |
Buy |
| Playing Dead |
1998 |
Buy |
| Swipe |
2025 |
Buy |
R.G. Belsky brings a lifetime of newsroom experience to his mystery fiction. After decades working as an editor and journalist at major New York media outlets, he began writing crime novels featuring protagonists who share his professional background. His two series, the Gil Malloy books and the Clare Carlson books, both center on journalists who investigate crimes while navigating the pressures of the news business.
The Gil Malloy series started with The Kennedy Connection in 2014 and ran for four books. The Clare Carlson series, beginning with Yesterday’s News in 2018, has become his primary property with six installments. Both series are set in New York City and deal with cases where the story itself becomes part of the crime. Belsky’s standalones, from the 1990s thrillers Loverboy and Playing Dead to the recent Swipe, show his range within the crime fiction genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has R.G. Belsky written?
R.G. Belsky has written thirteen books across three series.
What was R.G. Belsky's first book?
R.G. Belsky’s first book is Loverboy, published in 1997.
How does R.G. Belsky's journalism career inform his fiction?
Belsky spent decades working in newsrooms at the New York Post, Daily News, and Star magazine before turning to fiction. Both his series feature journalist protagonists, and the newsroom settings in his books carry the authenticity of someone who actually worked those jobs. The deadline pressure, office politics, and ethical compromises of journalism all appear in his novels.