Nick Madrid Series in Order: 5 books


  • “This sparkling debut fires volleys of one-liners . . . Romping good stuff.” -- Daily Mail

    “An original and highly readable debut for journalist-turned-gumshoe, Nick Madrid. But a word of warning: never let this man house-sit if you va...



  • “The satire is spot on. . . . There’s a pinch of Pratchett, a drop of Hiaasen and a deep affection for the worst of Fleet Street, but the result is all Guttridge.” -- The Guardian

    “I enjoyed the book immensely. Should make anyone smi...



  • When gentle journalist Nick Madrid’s foray into stunt work on a low-budget pirate movie finds him fighting for his life with modern-day pirates (their motto: "shoot first, you won’t need to ask questions later"), equally ruthless salvage divers (...



  • “Brilliant one-liners, lightning action, lots of suspense and very funny -- self-deprecating Madrid is fast becoming my favorite hero.” -- Good Housekeeping (UK)

    Journalist Nick Madrid finds himself up the proverbial creek -- the Amazon ...



  • “Guttridge’s series is among the funniest and sharpest in the genre, with a level of intelligence often lacking in better-known fare.” -- Balitmore Sun

    “[The] Nick Madrid mysteries are nothing if not addictively, insanely entertainin...