Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checkmate | 2011 | Al Lamanda | Buy |
| 2 | Lollypops | 2011 | Al Lamanda | Buy |
| 3 | Hard Time | 2014 | Al Lamanda | Buy |
| 4 | Cold As Ice | 2016 | Al Lamanda | Buy |
| 5 | Shades of Gotham | 2016 | Al Lamanda | Buy |
| 6 | Saving Grace | 2020 | Al Lamanda | Buy |
The Kellerman series by Al Lamanda is a six-book crime fiction series that began with Checkmate in 2011. The books follow detective Kellerman through a variety of criminal investigations, with each entry bringing a new case and new challenges.
The series includes Checkmate, Lollypops, Hard Time, Cold As Ice, Shades of Gotham, and Saving Grace, spanning nearly a decade of publication. The titles suggest a range of tones, from dark investigations to cases with a more personal stake. Lamanda writes straightforward crime fiction with a focus on the detective’s methods and instincts.
Readers who enjoy the John Bekker series, Lamanda’s other mystery series set on the Maine coast, will find the Kellerman books a natural companion. Both series show Lamanda’s strength at building cases around memorable investigators.