Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tell Me That You Love Me | 2018 | Oliver Dean Spencer | Buy |
| 2 | The Polka Dot Affair | 2018 | Oliver Dean Spencer | Buy |
| 3 | The Spanish Curse | 2018 | Oliver Dean Spencer | Buy |
| 4 | The Final Ring | 2018 | Oliver Dean Spencer | Buy |
| 5 | The Conversation | 2018 | Oliver Dean Spencer | Buy |
Oliver Dean Spencer published five James Cartwright, P.I. short stories in 2018, the same year as the first novel in the series. These shorter works, including Tell Me That You Love Me, The Polka Dot Affair, The Spanish Curse, The Final Ring, and The Conversation, offer quick-hit cases for the Detroit private investigator.
Each story is self-contained, making them accessible entry points for readers curious about the series. They share the noir tone and Detroit setting of the full-length novels while showcasing Spencer’s ability to tell a tight, focused mystery in fewer pages.