Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purgatory Chasm | 2011 | Steve Ulfelder | Buy |
| 2 | The Whole Lie | 2012 | Steve Ulfelder | Buy |
| 3 | Shotgun Lullaby | 2013 | Steve Ulfelder | Buy |
| 4 | Wolverine Bros. Freight & Storage | 2014 | Steve Ulfelder | Buy |
The Conway Sax series by Steve Ulfelder consists of four mystery novels published between 2011 and 2014. Conway Sax is a recovering alcoholic and former NASCAR mechanic living in Massachusetts who keeps getting drawn into dangerous situations. His connection to a sobriety group called the Barnburners provides both a support system and a source of trouble.
Purgatory Chasm (2011) launched the series and earned praise for its strong voice and authentic Massachusetts setting. The Whole Lie, Shotgun Lullaby, and Wolverine Bros. Freight & Storage followed in quick succession. Ulfelder writes Conway as a man trying to stay on the right path while repeatedly finding that the people around him are not. The books are lean, fast, and grounded in working-class life.