Cameron Winter is the protagonist of Andrew Klavan’s Cameron Winter Mystery series, a complex man whose past has broken him but also equipped him with skills that prove invaluable in solving mysteries. Once a respected literature professor specializing in gothic fiction, Winter’s life fell apart after a tragic incident led to his incarceration.
Now released from prison and trying to rebuild his life, Winter finds himself drawn into criminal cases where his unique combination of academic training and firsthand knowledge of criminality makes him uniquely qualified to uncover the truth. His understanding of literature, human psychology, and the dark corners of the human psyche helps him piece together mysteries that baffle law enforcement.
Winter is a man both seeking redemption and struggling with the consequences of his past. His analytical mind and ability to see patterns that others miss make him effective at solving cases, while his own moral complexity makes him uniquely able to understand the motivations of those who commit crimes.
Reading Order
See the complete Cameron Winter Mystery reading order for all books in the series.