John Whicher is a Deputy U.S. Marshal who works criminal investigations across the American Southwest. Created by John Stonehouse, Whicher operates in the border country of Colorado and Texas, a landscape of open desert, mountain passes, and small towns where trouble finds its way in from both sides of the border.
The series blends crime thriller pacing with the atmosphere of a modern western. Whicher’s cases take him into remote territory where the nearest backup may be hours away, and the criminals he chases are often as familiar with the land as he is. Stonehouse draws on the geography and culture of the Southwest to give the books a strong sense of place.
The John Whicher series has run for eight novels since 2013, with Stonehouse publishing at a steady pace. The books appeal to readers who enjoy law enforcement thrillers with a western edge.
You can find the complete list of books in the John Whicher series reading order.