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John QSeries

This series follows the life of a Texas Ranger during the tumultuous 1960s. Set against the backdrop of the American South, the stories explore a period of significant change and lingering traditions. Readers can expect compelling mysteries, historical depth, and a focus on law enforcement in a rapidly evolving era. It's an exploration of duty and justice on the frontier of a changing nation.

The Long Count
The Contract
The Contract

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    The Long Count

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
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    Ranger John Quarrie is called to the scene of an apparent suicide by a fellow war veteran. Although the local police want the case shut down, John Q is convinced that events aren't quite so straightforward. When his hunch is backed up by the man's son, Isaac - just back from Vietnam, and convinced his father was murdered - they start to look into a series of other violent incidents in the area, including a recent fire at the local Trinity Asylum and the disappearance of Isaac's twin brother, Ishmael. In a desperate race against time, John Q has to try and unravel the dark secrets at the heart of this family and get to the truth before the count is up

    The Long Count
  2. 2

    The Contract

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    In New Orleans, Texas Ranger John Q is out of his jurisdiction, and possibly out of his depth. It seems everyone in Louisiana wants to send him home, and every time he asks questions there's trouble: from the pharmacist to the detective running scared to the pimp who turned to him as a last resort.

    The Contract
  3. 2

    The Contract

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    But who could be trying to set him up, and why, and who can he turn to in a city where loyalties and family ties rule? Infused with the rhythms of its iconic setting, The Contract is a thriller which keeps you gripped and guessing all the way to its endgame.

    The Contract