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John McMahon

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John McMahon is an acclaimed crime writer whose debut novel, The Good Detective, was named a New York Times Top Ten Crime Novel of 2019 and shortlisted for the Edgar Award. His P.T. Marsh series continued that success, and his newer Head Cases series debuted as a USA Today bestseller in 2025. He lives in Southern California, balancing writing with a career in advertising.

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P.T. Marsh


A Mystery series (2019 - 2021)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Detectives under suspicion in their own investigations
  • Small-town Southern mysteries steeped in buried history
  • Grief-stricken cops chasing corruption inside the department

Head Cases (PAR Unit)


A Mystery series (2025 - 2026)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • FBI misfit teams of eccentric geniuses
  • Serial killer riddles aimed at investigators
  • Puzzle-first cases with clues linking separate crimes

Little Stacks of Mystery

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