Quinn Colson books in order

Reading order for the Quinn Colson series by Ace Atkins. A gritty crime series set in the Deep South following a former Army Ranger turned sheriff.

Main Characters

  • Quinn Colson: A former Army Ranger who becomes the sheriff of Tibbehah County.
  • Lillie Virgil: Quinn’s tough and capable deputy, who later becomes a U.S. Marshal.

Quinn Colson Books

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Ranger 2011 Buy
The Lost Ones 2012 Buy
The Broken Places 2013 Buy
The Forsaken 2014 Buy
The Redeemers 2015 Buy
The Innocents 2016 Buy
The Fallen 2017 Buy
The Sinners 2018 Buy
The Shameless 2019 Buy
The Revelators 2020 Buy
The Heathens 2021 Buy

The Quinn Colson series is a modern Southern noir saga. It begins when Quinn Colson, an Army Ranger, returns home to Tibbehah County, Mississippi, for a funeral. He finds his homeplace overrun by corruption, meth gangs, and local politics. Unable to walk away, he runs for sheriff and pins on the badge to clean up his town.

The series is praised for its complex characters and its unflinching look at the social and economic struggles of the rural South. It balances high-octane action with deep character study, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the difficulty of coming home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Quinn Colson series set?

The series is set in fictional Tibbehah County in northeast Mississippi, a setting that Atkins brings to life with vivid detail.

Is Quinn Colson a movie or TV show?

While there have been discussions about adapting the series, there is currently no Quinn Colson movie or TV show.

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