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Start with Foul Matter and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Martha Grimes • Published 2003
When a bestselling thriller writer demands that his new publisher quietly drop a literary author, the house’s ruthless boss hires hitmen Candy and Karl to solve the problem. The killers, who have scruples and a love o...
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Foul Matter reading order
Ends with The Way of All Fish
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Book 1:Foul Matter
Martha Grimes • 2003
When a bestselling thriller writer demands that his new publisher quietly drop a literary author, the house’s ruthless boss hires hitmen Candy and Karl to solve the problem. The killers, who have scruples and a love o...
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Book 2:The Way of All Fish
Martha Grimes • 2014
In this sequel to Foul Matter, stalled novelist Cindy Sella is being hounded by a vengeful former agent who demands unearned commissions. Hitmen Candy and Karl are hired to remove the problem and instead design an ela...
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Foul Matter FAQ
What is the best order to read the Foul Matter series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Foul Matter.
How many books are in the Foul Matter series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Foul Matter series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Foul Matter series?
New readers should start with Foul Matter, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Foul Matter series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2003 to 2014.