Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Off-Islander | 2019 | Peter Colt | Buy |
| 2 | Back Bay Blues | 2020 | Peter Colt | Buy |
| 3 | Death at Fort Devens | 2022 | Peter Colt | Buy |
| 4 | The Ambassador | 2023 | Peter Colt | Buy |
| 5 | The Judge | 2024 | Peter Colt | Buy |
The Andy Roark Mystery series by Peter Colt follows a Vietnam War veteran who has traded military service for private detective work in the greater Boston area. Set during the 1980s and 1990s, these books have a classic hardboiled flavor, with a protagonist who drinks too much, cares more than he lets on, and keeps getting pulled into dangerous situations.
Starting with The Off-Islander, which takes Andy to Nantucket on what seems like a simple case, the series puts him up against increasingly complex crimes. From the jazz clubs of Back Bay Blues to the shadowy history of Death at Fort Devens, each book deepens both the mystery and Andy’s own backstory. The series rewards readers who enjoy their mysteries with a strong sense of history and a flawed but likable lead.