Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skin in the Game | 2019 | D.P. Lyle | Buy |
| 2 | Prior Bad Acts | 2020 | D.P. Lyle | Buy |
| 3 | Tallyman | 2022 | D.P. Lyle | Buy |
The Cain/Harper Thriller series by D.P. Lyle pairs Bobby Cain and Harper McCoy as they take on cases involving violent criminals. Unlike the lighter, humor-driven Jake Longly books, this series has a grittier tone with more suspense and higher stakes.
Starting with Skin in the Game in 2019, the trilogy continues through Prior Bad Acts and wraps up with Tallyman in 2022. The books benefit from Lyle’s medical and forensic expertise, with crime scene details that feel grounded and accurate. Readers who prefer their crime fiction on the darker side will find this series a good fit.