Bruce Hammack

Bruce Hammack is a Texas-based author specializing in contemporary detective and crime mysteries. He is known for his clean-read novels, including the "Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series," the "Detective Smiley Mystery Short Reads," the "Fen Maguire Mysteries," and the "Star of Justice Series." His writing draws from his extensive background in criminal justice, lending authenticity to his gripping narratives.

Having lived in eighteen cities worldwide, Hammack brings a wealth of experience to his storytelling. His passion for classic whodunits and film noir influences his writing style, which blends traditional mystery elements with modern settings. Now residing in the Texas Hill Country with his wife, he continues to craft compelling mysteries that resonate with readers.
Detective Steve Smiley Books
# Title Year
1 Death...Fuzzy Side Up 2020
2 Weed Whacked 2020
3 A Shocking Death 2020
Fen Maguire Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Murder On The Brazos 2023
2 Murder On The Angelina 2023
3 Murder On The Guadalupe 2023
4 Murder On The Wichita 2023
5 Murder On The San Gabriel 2024
6 Murder On The Colorado 2024
7 Murder On Shinbone Creek 2024
8 Murder On The Neches 2025
9 Murder On The Medina 2025
Peacemakers Books
# Title Year
1 Season of Justice 2013
2 The Key 2013
3 They Sow the Wind 2013
Smiley and McBlythe Books
# Title Year
1 Exercise Is Murder 2019
2 Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells 2019
3 Pistols and Poinsettias 2020
4 Five Card Murder 2021
5 Murder In the Dunes 2021
6 The Name Game Murder 2022
7 Murder Down The Line 2022
8 Vision Of Murder 2022
9 Mistletoe, Malice And Murder 2022
10 A Beach To Die For 2023
11 Dig Deep For Murder 2024
12 A Killer on Christmas Cay 2024
13 Hemlock and Homicide 2024
14 Murder At The Monument 2025
Star of Justice Books
# Title Year
1 Long Road to Justice 2020
2 A Murder Redeemed 2021
3 A Grave Secret 2021
4 Justice On A Midnight Clear 2021