Books in Order: Delving into the Mind of Author Rick Reed
About the Author: Rick Reed
Born and raised in America, Rick Reed served diligently as a retired Homicide detective hailing from Evansville, Indiana. Not just a seasoned officer of the law, Reed holds expertise in several police scenarios, encompassing crisis situations such as hostage negotiations, and boasts notable prowess as a handwriting connoisseur.
Reed’s unique prowess offered him an earthy, authentic voice that resonated through his underground publication, The Monkey Boy Gazette. This clandestine piece of literature didn’t shy away from roasting his fellow officers, politicians, and other public figures, effectively cementing his reputation as a fearless commentator. Naturally, this included a daring critique of the mayor himself. When unveiled, Reed’s authorship invited widespread ire, particularly from the Chief of Police, leaving Reed to manage the Internal Affairs unit of disgruntled colleagues. Little did they know, this would become the very crucible that birthed a successful writing career.
Rick Reed’s Journey from Policing to Writing
In the face of adversity, Reed found solace in penning his experiences, unraveling his writing prowess, the first evidence of which came to light with his true crime book,Blood Trail. Much like his career in law enforcement, Reed’s writing leans towards detailed exploration of heinous crimes and their perpetrators through the perspective of detective Jack Murphy, his fictional protagonist who brilliantly mirrors his real-life experiences.
Stay tuned as we delve into the details of his unique style and discuss his literary contributions, particularly his books in order.
Publication Order of Jack Murphy Thriller Books
| The Cruelest Cut | (2010) |    |
| The Coldest Fear | (2011) | |
| The Deepest Wound | (2013) | |
| The Highest Stakes | (2016) | |
| The Darkest Night | (2017) | |
| The Slowest Death | (2018) | |
| The Deadliest Sins | (2018) | |
| The Cleanest Kill | (2019) | |
| The Fiercest Enemy | (2020) | |