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ⓘ About James Harper
His novels usually feature Evan Buckley, the street-smart and wise-cracking private investigator alongside Detective Kate Gulory her sidekick. James Harper’s “Bad to the Bones” asks how far would you go, and what would you give to redeem your soul and find a lost child. But then his latest case is a massive disaster and he cannot take it anymore until fate throws him into the long-dead investigation and desperate world of Linda Clayton. With a pace that does not let up and action-packed turns and twists, “Bad to the Bones” is an excellent introduction to a thrilling new crime series. “Kentucky Vice” by James Harper tells the story of a man who refuses to forget, another who cannot remember while somewhere in the middle is the truth.
All Book Series by James Harper
Meet The Monsters
Book 2 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · David Anderson,Brody Butcher,A. Donaldson,Tina S. Transformation
Personal Fears
Book 3 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · Brody Butcher,A Donaldson,Tina S. Transformation
Killer Carnivals
Book 4 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · David Anderson,Brody Butcher,A. Donaldson,Tina S. Transformation
Ten Tales From Hell
Book 5 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · David Anderson,Brody Butcher,A. Donaldson,Tina S. Transformation
Graveyards
Book 7 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · David Anderson,Brody Butcher
Ten More Tales From Hell
Book 8 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · David Anderson,Brody Butcher
Urban Legends
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2025 Anthology · David E. Anderson,A.V. Donaldson,Brody Butcher,Audriana Yasmeen,Indigo Halverson,Tina S. Transformation
The Depths Unleashed, Book 2
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Harper?
His novels usually feature Evan Buckley, the street-smart and wise-cracking private investigator alongside Detective Kate Gulory her sidekick. James Harper’s “Bad to the Bones” asks how far would you go, and what would you give to redeem your soul and find a lost child. But then his latest case is a massive disaster and he cannot take it anymore until fate throws him into the long-dead investigation and desperate world of Linda Clayton.
Which James Harper series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Evan Buckley series, the earliest of James Harper's multi-book series: it opens with Bad To The Bones (2014) and runs to 21 books across 2014–2023, ending with Do Unto Others (2023). James Harper's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has James Harper written?
James Harper has 54 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2011 and 2026. 47 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Evan Buckley series with 21 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James Harper's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Harper's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Evan Buckley (2014–2023, 21 books), Dixie Killer Blues (2015, 3 books) and Unleashed Anthology (2021–2023, 5 books), plus 2 more.
How are James Harper's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Harper's 54 books into 5 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Evan Buckley (21 books, 2014–2023); Angel & Kincade Mystery (9 books, 2024–2026); Spawn of Nightmares (9 books, 2025); Unleashed Anthology (5 books, 2021–2023); Dixie Killer Blues (3 books, 2015).