David Wolf books in order

The David Wolf series by Jeff Carson follows a former Army Ranger turned Colorado deputy sheriff solving crimes in the mountain west.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Foreign Deceit 2012 Jeff Carson Buy
2 Alive and Killing 2013 Jeff Carson Buy
3 The Silversmith 2013 Jeff Carson Buy
4 Cold Lake 2014 Jeff Carson Buy
5 Deadly Conditions 2014 Jeff Carson Buy
6 Gut Decision 2014 Jeff Carson Buy
7 Smoked Out 2015 Jeff Carson Buy
8 To the Bone 2015 Jeff Carson Buy
9 Dire 2016 Jeff Carson Buy
10 Signature 2016 Jeff Carson Buy
11 Dark Mountain 2017 Jeff Carson Buy
12 Rain 2017 Jeff Carson Buy
13 Drifted 2018 Jeff Carson Buy
14 Divided Sky 2019 Jeff Carson Buy
15 In the Ground 2020 Jeff Carson Buy
16 High Road 2021 Jeff Carson Buy
17 Dead Canyon 2022 Jeff Carson Buy
18 Echoes Fade 2023 Jeff Carson Buy

The David Wolf series by Jeff Carson follows a former Army Ranger who returns to his small Colorado town to work in law enforcement. Written while Carson lived in Italy, the first novel Foreign Deceit (2012) launched what has become an eighteen-book series.

David Wolf has an investigator’s instincts and a soldier’s skills. The series combines mystery plotting with action sequences, all set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Colorado mountains. The rugged landscape becomes a character in its own right.

Carson writes with attention to police procedure and mountain-west authenticity. The series has built a devoted following for its blend of character, setting, and suspense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is David Wolf?

David Wolf is a former Army Ranger who returns to his small Colorado hometown to work as deputy sheriff, following in his father’s footsteps. He aims to become sheriff of the county.

Should the David Wolf books be read in order?

Yes, for the best experience. While each book solves its own case, character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Start with Foreign Deceit.

Where is the series set?

Most books are set in the Colorado high country, with vivid descriptions of the mountain landscape. The first novel, Foreign Deceit, is set in Italy.

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