Max Drescher books in order

The Max Drescher series by James Craig features two crime fiction novels following a different protagonist from the Inspector Carlyle books, set in the same London crime fiction world.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Shot At Salvation 2016 James Craig Buy
2 The Sweetest Morsel 2017 James Craig Buy

The Max Drescher series gives James Craig a second detective to work with. A Shot At Salvation and The Sweetest Morsel, published in 2016 and 2017, follow Drescher through cases in London’s criminal world. The two books sit alongside the much longer Inspector Carlyle series, offering a different perspective on the same urban landscape.

With just two books, the Max Drescher series is a compact addition to Craig’s catalog rather than a major departure. It shows his ability to create a distinct voice for a new protagonist while staying in the London crime fiction territory he knows best.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Max Drescher series?

There are two books in the Max Drescher series, published between 2016 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Max Drescher series?

The first book in the Max Drescher series is A Shot At Salvation, published in 2016.

Who is Max Drescher?

Max Drescher is the protagonist of James Craig’s two-book secondary series. A Shot At Salvation (2016) and The Sweetest Morsel (2017) follow Drescher through cases that exist in the same London criminal landscape as the Inspector Carlyle novels, giving Craig space to explore different corners of the city’s underworld through a different detective’s eyes.

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