Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deviant Way | 1995 | Richard Montanari | Buy |
| 2 | Kiss of Evil | 2001 | Richard Montanari | Buy |
Richard Montanari’s Jack Paris series consists of two crime thrillers published in 1995 and 2001. Deviant Way introduces detective Jack Paris in a story of dark and violent crime, and Kiss of Evil follows with another investigation. The two books are connected through the lead character but each tells a standalone story.
Montanari went on to write the popular Byrne and Balzano series set in Philadelphia, and the Jack Paris books represent his earlier work in crime fiction. The novels have the gritty, psychological edge that would become a hallmark of Montanari’s writing. For readers who have already enjoyed his later work, the Jack Paris books offer a look at where his crime fiction career began.