Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The #2 Pencil | 2017 | Matt Coyle | Buy |
Matt Coyle’s short fiction gives readers a look at his crime writing in a more compact form. The #2 Pencil, published in 2017, appeared during the middle of his Rick Cahill series run and shows his ability to set up and resolve a story with the same tight plotting he brings to his novels.
Coyle is primarily known for his Rick Cahill PI series, which won him an Anthony Award. The #2 Pencil offers a quick entry point for readers who want to sample his style before committing to a full novel. It is a standalone story with no connection to the Cahill books.