The 509 Crime Stories books in order

The 509 Crime Stories by Colin Conway is a 21-book crime fiction series set in Spokane, Washington, with standalone stories connected by the city's criminal underworld.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Side Hustle 2019 Colin Conway Buy
2 The Long Cold Winter 2019 Colin Conway Buy
3 Murder by the Roadside 2019 Colin Conway Buy
4 The Blind Trust 2019 Colin Conway Buy
5 The Suit 2019 Colin Conway Buy
6 Death at Sunrise 2020 Colin Conway Buy
7 The Value in Our Lies 2020 Colin Conway Buy
8 The Mean Street 2021 Colin Conway Buy
9 Murder by Any Other Name 2021 Colin Conway Buy
10 Black and Blue in the Lilac City 2021 Colin Conway Buy
11 The Only Death That Matters 2022 Colin Conway Buy
12 The After-Hours War 2023 Colin Conway Buy
13 The Fate of Our Years 2023 Colin Conway Buy
14 The Night of the Dead Boys 2023 Colin Conway Buy
15 The Path of Progress 2024 Colin Conway Buy
16 When the Wicked Rest 2024 Colin Conway Buy
17 The Golden Witness 2024 Colin Conway Buy
18 The Wasted Pawn 2025 Colin Conway Buy
19 The Graffiti Conspiracy 2025 Colin Conway Buy
20 The Lesser Murder 2026 Colin Conway Buy
21 The Tipping Floor 2026 Colin Conway Buy

The 509 Crime Stories by Colin Conway is his longest-running series, with 21 books published since 2019 and more on the way. The “509” is Spokane’s area code, and the city itself is as much a character in these books as any of the criminals, cops, and ordinary people caught up in trouble. Each novel tells its own self-contained story while sharing the same world.

Conway started the series with five books in 2019 alone and has kept up a fast publishing pace ever since. The stories range from small-time hustles gone wrong to full-blown murder investigations, all set against the backdrop of Spokane’s streets. Fans of authors like Don Winslow and Elmore Leonard who enjoy crime fiction rooted in a specific place will find a lot to like here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The 509 Crime Stories series?

There are 21 books in the The 509 Crime Stories series, published between 2019 and 2026.

What is the first book in the The 509 Crime Stories series?

The first book in the The 509 Crime Stories series is The Side Hustle, published in 2019.

Do the 509 Crime Stories need to be read in order?

Each book in The 509 Crime Stories works as a standalone novel, so you can start with any entry that catches your eye. That said, some characters and events recur across the series, and reading in order lets you pick up on those connections.

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