Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Rick Murcer's short stories and novellas in publication order, including Manny Williams companion pieces Capital Murder and Manny Blue and Black Max.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Capital Murder 2011 Rick Murcer Buy
2 413 2012 Rick Murcer Buy
3 Manny Blue and Black Max 2014 Rick Murcer Buy

Rick Murcer’s short fiction includes both companion pieces to his Manny Williams novels and standalone work. Capital Murder (2011) focuses on Sophie Lee, Manny’s detective partner, in a story published alongside the first three Manny Williams novels. Manny Blue and Black Max (2014) is another entry in the Manny Williams world.

413 (2012) is a standalone short story outside the Manny Williams universe. All three were self-published alongside Murcer’s novel output during his most prolific period from 2011 to 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Rick Murcer's short stories connected to his novels?

Some are. Capital Murder focuses on Sophie Lee, Manny Williams’s detective partner, and Manny Blue and Black Max features Manny himself. 413 is a standalone short story.

Do I need to read the Manny Williams novels first?

Capital Murder and Manny Blue and Black Max are companion pieces to the Manny Williams series and work better if you have read the novels. 413 can be read on its own.

What order should I read these in?

Publication order is fine. Capital Murder came out alongside the first Manny Williams novels in 2011, and the others followed in later years.

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