• The first book in the series, Where it Hurts (Putnam, 2016), received rave reviews from critics and readers alike.
• Coleman is a three time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best P.I. Novel of the Year.
• He has also won the Anthony, Barry, and Macavity awards and been nominated for the Edgar Award.
• The Gus Murphy series has the gritty feel of works by Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, and Michael Koryta.