Order of Jim Richards Books

Jim Richards serves as the central character in Bob Moats' engaging mystery series. This sixty-year-old protagonist finds himself navigating an unexpected chapter of life - single, out of work, and back living with his parents while coming to terms with his senior citizen status. Despite these circumstances, Richards possesses a knack for stumbling into criminal investigations that transform him into an unlikely amateur detective.

Partnered with his companion Buck - a imposing biker - Richards embarks on cross-country adventures that lead him into murder cases featuring an eclectic mix of suspects and settings, from dominatrixes and mistresses to magical performers and strip club environments. His unique position as an older sleuth has earned him the nickname "senior citizen sleuth."

Author Bob Moats introduced readers to Jim Richards in 2009 with Classmate Murders, launching what has become an ongoing series. The Jim Richards mysteries continue to follow the chronological adventures of this unconventional detective as he solves crimes across America.

The complete Jim Richards series by Bob Moats, listed in both publication and chronological order: