Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January Window | 2014 | Philip Kerr | Buy |
| 2 | Mercado de Inverno | 2014 | Philip Kerr | N/A |
| 3 | Hand of God | 2015 | Philip Kerr | Buy |
| 4 | Το χέρι του Θεού | 2015 | Philip Kerr | N/A |
| 5 | False Nine | 2015 | Philip Kerr | Buy |
The Scott Manson series by Philip Kerr brings crime fiction into the world of English Premier League football. Scott Manson is the manager of London City, a fictional club, and each novel puts him at the center of a murder mystery connected to the sport. January Window, the first book, is set during the frantic transfer window period and mixes the politics of professional football with a locked-room-style murder puzzle.
Kerr was a lifelong football fan, and the books are packed with insider detail about the business side of the game. The series ran for three English-language titles between 2014 and 2015, making it a tight, self-contained trilogy. Readers who enjoy crime fiction with an unusual setting will find the Scott Manson books a distinctive entry in Kerr’s catalog.