The Texas Murder Files Series
Extraordinary cases. Detectives who never give up.
About the Texas Murder Files Series
These resourceful Texas detectives have one goal in common: to uncover the truth. Entrusted with the very toughest murder files, they chase down every lead and develop every clue in their relentless pursuit of justice.
JACOB MERRITT has made it his mission to pursue justice for every victim, every time. Known for his unshakable commitment, Jacob makes sure no murder in his jurisdiction goes unpunished.
Main character in: Hidden
BAILEY RHOADS is an ambitious investigative reporter who doesn’t take no for an answer and leaves no stone unturned when going after a story.
Main character in: Hidden
JOEL BREDA is determined to protect his beachside community from a ruthless killer who knows no bounds.
Main character in: Flight
Forensic photographer MIRANDA RHOADS thought she left her CSI days behind her, but she gets pulled into a bizarre homicide investigation in the coastal town of Lost Beach.
Main character in: Flight
FBI agent SEAN MORAN is on an undercover assignment in Lost Beach when his investigation takes a deadly turn.
Main character in: Deep Tide
Business owner LELYLA BREDA’s world is turned upside-down when she discovers one of her employees murdered outside her store.
Main character in: Deep Tide
Detective OWEN BREDA faces the toughest case of his career when a body is found in the windswept sand dunes of Lost Beach.
Main character in: Midnight Dunes
MACEY BURNS goes to an idyllic beachside town to film commercials for the tourism board, but finds herself in the center of a murder case.
Main character in: Midnight Dunes
When a double homicide rocks her beachside community, rookie investigator NICOLE LAWSON uncovers key evidence that could break the case wide open.
First appeared in: Flight
Main character in: Liar’s Point
Detective EMMET DAVIS leads the investigation when a body turns up on a deserted beach during the dead of winter.
First appeared in: Flight
Main character in: Liar’s Point
Austin detective KENDRA PORTER is used to being underestimated by suspects. As a member of Austin’s most elite murder squad, she’s dedicated her career to getting justice for victims.
First appeared in: Hidden
GABRIELA ROJAS turns tiny digital clues into big leads for the police. As APD’s top cyber detective, she is the murder squad’s secret weapon.
First appeared in: Hidden
Former spec ops warrior JOHN COLT specializes in finding people who don’t want to be found. Austin murder detectives turn to the skip tracer for help tracking down their most elusive suspects.
First appeared in: Hidden