Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Other Side of Bad | 2013 | R.O. Barton | Buy |
| 2 | Valley of Redemption | 2015 | R.O. Barton | Buy |
The Tucker series by R.O. Barton includes The Other Side of Bad (2013) and Valley of Redemption (2015). The two novels follow Tucker through a world of crime and violence, with the second book offering the possibility of escape from that life.
The Other Side of Bad drops Tucker into a situation where survival depends on navigating dangerous people, and the title hints at the moral compromises involved. Valley of Redemption picks up his story two years later, with the focus shifting toward whether a person shaped by crime can build something different.
The two books form a complete arc. Barton keeps the pace quick and the stakes personal, and the series wraps up without loose ends. Readers who like compact crime fiction with a character-driven story will find the Tucker books a fast read.