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ⓘ About Tim Maleeny
Tim Maleeny is an award-winning American writer of humor, mystery, and thriller novels. He is particularly famous for writing the Cape Weathers Investigation series, the most successful among its novels being the first one called Stealing the Dragon. Additionally, he has written one book in the Sam McGowan Adventures, one novella, and an omnibus collection in collaboration with authors Job Talton and Dashiell Hammett. Maleeny’s debut book is based on a thriller story involving the Chinese Triads. It was labeled by the Association of Independent Mystery Booksellers as the Killer Book of the Year. Maleeny’s creation of the chief protagonist, private detective Cape Weathers, is well appreciated and liked by all.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tim Maleeny?
Tim Maleeny is an award-winning American writer of humor, mystery, and thriller novels. He is particularly famous for writing the Cape Weathers Investigation series, the most successful among its novels being the first one called Stealing the Dragon. Additionally, he has written one book in the Sam McGowan Adventures, one novella, and an omnibus collection in collaboration with authors Job Talton and Dashiell Hammett.
Which Tim Maleeny series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Cape Weathers Investigation series, the earliest of Tim Maleeny's multi-book series: it opens with Stealing the Dragon (2007) and runs to 5 books across 2007–2023, ending with Hanging the Devil (2023).
How many books has Tim Maleeny written?
Tim Maleeny has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2006 and 2025. 6 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Cape Weathers Investigation series with 5 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Tim Maleeny's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Tim Maleeny's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Cape Weathers Investigation (2007–2023, 5 books) and Sam McGowan (2008, 1 book).
How are Tim Maleeny's books organised into series?
This guide splits Tim Maleeny's 12 books into 2 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Cape Weathers Investigation (5 books, 2007–2023); Sam McGowan (1 book, 2008).