John McMahon

1 series 3 books in order

John McMahon is the author of The Good Detective. In his role as an ad agency creative director, he has won a Gold Clio for his work on Fiat, and he's written a Superbowl spot for Alfa Romeo. He currently lives in Southern California with his family and two rescue animals.

Known for: A P.T. Marsh Novel

Series by John McMahon

A P.T. Marsh Novel

3 books in order · 2019–2021

The Good Detective

2019 · John McMahon

A New York Times Book Review Top 10 Crime Novel for the Year "John McMahon is one of those rare writers who seem to have sprung out of nowhere. His…
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The Evil Men Do

2020 · John McMahon

One of the New York Times Book Review's Top Ten Best Crime Novels of 2020 "[McMahon] tells his story with flair."--New York Times Book Review The…
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A Good Kill

2021 · John McMahon

An electrifying mystery featuring a troubled small-town police detective faced with three interwoven crimes that reveal sinister secrets about his…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John McMahon written?

We list 3 books by John McMahon across 1 series, published between 2019–2021 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John McMahon's books?

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