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The Buck Taylor series is a collection of CBI thriller novels following Special Agent Buck Taylor, a seasoned federal investigator whose cases take him across the country and deep into the darkest corners of human behavior. The books are procedurally grounded, character-driven, and built for readers who want their crime fiction to feel real.

Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Who Is Buck Taylor?

Buck Taylor is an CBI Special Agent — not a lone wolf, not a rogue maverick, but a career investigator who works within the real institutional framework of federal law enforcement. He has supervisors, protocols, and colleagues. He makes mistakes. He carries the weight of the cases he can't close.

What sets Buck apart is his instinct for the human side of crime — the why behind the what. He's less interested in the forensics than in the people: the victims, the suspects, the witnesses who know more than they're saying. That instinct makes him effective. It also makes him dangerous to himself.

Over the course of the series, you'll watch Buck age, change, and reckon with what the work costs him. Each book stands on its own — but readers who go in order will get the full picture.

The Reading Order

The Buck Taylor series is best read in order, though each novel works as a standalone. Here's the sequence:

  1. Crime Interrupted — where we first meet Buck Taylor and the case that defines him
  2. Crime Denied — Buck faces a case built on lies, and has to decide how far he'll go for the truth
  3. Crime Unsolved — the investigation that won't let him go, even when the bureau says it's closed
  4. Crime Unknown — a case with no clear victim, no clear motive, and no easy answers
  5. Crime Spree — Buck tracks a pattern of crimes that shouldn't be connected — but are
  6. Crime Delayed — a cold case reopened, and the reason it was closed in the first place
  7. Crime Exploded — the stakes are higher, the clock is shorter, and Buck is running out of room
  8. Crime Unraveled — the most complex investigation of Buck's career

Where Should You Start?

Start at the beginning if you like character arcs

Crime Interrupted is the natural entry point. You'll meet Buck at a pivotal moment in his career, understand what drives him, and have the full series ahead of you. This is the recommended starting point for most readers.

Start with Crime Unraveled if you want the most ambitious story

Crime Unraveled is the most complex and layered entry in the series. It works as a standalone, and if you like it, you'll have seven more books waiting.

Start with an audiobook if you commute or travel

The Buck Taylor audiobooks are a great way to experience the series. Crime Exposed and Crime Unknown are both available in audio format — ideal for long drives or flights.

Start with a bundle if you know you're in for the long haul

If you're already sold on the premise and want to commit to the series, the Book Bundles collection lets you get multiple titles at a better value. It's the most popular choice for readers who discover the series and immediately want more.

What Readers Say

The Buck Taylor series has found its audience among readers who are tired of crime fiction that cuts corners — who want procedural authenticity, real character development, and endings that feel earned. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.

🔍 Ready to Start?

Pick your entry point and dive in. Every book in the series is available as an ebook, and select titles are available as audiobooks and paperbacks.

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About the Author

Chuck Morgan is the author of the Buck Taylor series of FBI thriller novels. Drawing on meticulous research into federal law enforcement, Morgan crafts procedurally authentic crime fiction that puts readers inside the investigation from the first page. His novels are known for their realistic institutional detail, morally complex characters, and plots that reward careful readers.

Browse the full Buck Taylor series at chuckmorganbooks.com.

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