FAQ

Do Richard's books need to be read in order?
Although the novels in his two series can be read as standalones, reading them in the order of publication would probably provide the most enjoyment.

The Kevin Byrne/Jessica Balzano series:
1. The Rosary Girls(2005)
2. The Skin Gods (2006)
3. Merciless (UK title Broken Angels) (2007)
4. Badlands (UK title Play Dead) (2008)
5. The Echo Man (March 2011)
6. The Killing Room (Coming February 2012)

The John Paris series:
1. Deviant Way (UK title Deviant Ways) (1997)
2. Kiss of Evil (2001; Reissued in UK 2010)

Standalone books:
1. The Violet Hour (1998; reissued in UK 2010)
2. The Devil's Garden (2009)

What's next?
The new Byrne/Balzano thriller, The Killing Room, will be released in February 2012.

Have any of Richard's books been made into films?
His Philadelphia series is currently under consideration for both a dramatic feature film and a miniseries.

Are the books available in other languages?
Richard's novels are published in more than thirty countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Indonesia, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Bulgaria, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, and many others.