Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Enchilada | 1982 | Jonathan Maberry | N/A |
| 2 | Tales from the Fire Zone | 2012 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 3 | Beneath the Skin | 2016 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
The Sam Hunter series is one of Jonathan Maberry’s lesser-known works, featuring detective Sam Hunter across three books published over more than three decades. The Big Enchilada appeared in 1982, making it one of Maberry’s earliest published works. The series saw a long gap before returning with Tales from the Fire Zone in 2012 and Beneath the Skin in 2016.
The books follow Sam Hunter through cases that blend crime fiction with darker, more unusual elements. Maberry’s background in horror and thriller writing gives these detective stories an edge that sets them apart from standard mystery fare. Readers familiar with Maberry’s other work will recognize his knack for building tension and creating memorable characters.