Detective P. T. Marsh books in order

The Detective P.T. Marsh series by John McMahon is a crime fiction trilogy set in the small-town American South.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Good Detective 2019 John McMahon Buy
2 The Evil Men Do 2020 John McMahon Buy
3 A Good Kill 2021 John McMahon Buy

The Detective P.T. Marsh series is set in Mason Falls, a small town in Georgia where violent crimes cut through the quiet surface. Marsh is a detective carrying personal baggage, including grief and drinking problems, who still manages to be effective at his job. The Good Detective (2019) introduces both the character and the setting.

The Evil Men Do (2020) and A Good Kill (2021) continue Marsh’s story as the cases grow more complex and his personal stakes get higher. McMahon writes Southern crime fiction with sharp pacing, and the small-town Georgia setting gives the series a distinct atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective P. T. Marsh series?

There are three books in the Detective P. T. Marsh series, published between 2019 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Detective P. T. Marsh series?

The first book in the Detective P. T. Marsh series is The Good Detective, published in 2019.

Who is Detective P.T. Marsh?

P.T. Marsh is a detective in a small Georgia town who struggles with personal problems including alcohol while investigating serious crimes. He is a complicated protagonist whose flaws make him both compelling and unreliable. The series explores how his personal life affects his work on increasingly dangerous cases.

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