McShan books in order

The McShan series by Stephen Mertz features a detective in a mystery novel set in the hard-boiled tradition.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Say It Was Murder 2018 Stephen Mertz Buy

Say It Was Murder (2018) introduces McShan, a detective character in Stephen Mertz’s hard-boiled crime fiction tradition. The book is a standalone mystery that reflects Mertz’s lifelong interest in the private eye genre.

The novel demonstrates Mertz’s ability to create distinct detective characters across multiple series, from Kilroy to Steve Madison to McShan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the McShan series?

There are one books in the McShan series, published in 2018.

What is the first book in the McShan series?

The first book in the McShan series is Say It Was Murder, published in 2018.

Is Say It Was Murder a standalone or the start of a series?

Say It Was Murder (2018) is currently the only McShan book. It can be read as a standalone mystery, though the character could return in future installments.

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