Detective Steve Smiley books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Detective Steve Smiley series?"

"There are three books in the Detective Steve Smiley series, published in 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Detective Steve Smiley series?"

"The first book in the Detective Steve Smiley series is Death...Fuzzy Side Up, published in 2020."

Q: "Is the Detective Steve Smiley series connected to the Smiley and McBlythe series?"

"Yes, Steve Smiley is the same character. The Detective Steve Smiley books came first, and the character later teamed up with McBlythe in the longer follow-up series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Death…Fuzzy Side Up	2020	Bruce Hammack	Buy
2	Weed Whacked	2020	Bruce Hammack	Buy
3	A Shocking Death	2020	Bruce Hammack	Buy

Detective Steve Smiley introduced readers to Bruce Hammack’s recurring detective character in 2020. The three books feature quirky murder cases in a Texas setting, with titles like Death…Fuzzy Side Up and Weed Whacked that hint at the series’ lighter tone.

This short trilogy laid the groundwork for the much longer Smiley and McBlythe series that followed. Readers who want to meet Steve Smiley from the beginning should start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Steve Smiley series?

There are three books in the Detective Steve Smiley series, published in 2020.

What is the first book in the Detective Steve Smiley series?

The first book in the Detective Steve Smiley series is Death…Fuzzy Side Up, published in 2020.

Is the Detective Steve Smiley series connected to the Smiley and McBlythe series?

Yes, Steve Smiley is the same character. The Detective Steve Smiley books came first, and the character later teamed up with McBlythe in the longer follow-up series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order