The Whistler Books in Order

Lacy Stoltz never expected her job investigating judicial misconduct in Florida to be dangerous. Most of her cases involve judges who are incompetent, lazy, or occasionally drunk on the bench. But when a mysterious source claims to know about the most corrupt judge in American history, Lacy finds herself investigating a conspiracy that involves casino money, organized crime, and murder. Her job at the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct suddenly becomes a fight for survival, and Lacy discovers that wearing a black robe doesn't make someone honorable, and that justice and the law are often two very different things. The series kicks off with Witness to a Trial, a short prequel that sets up the world of judicial investigation. The Whistler introduces the main story, where Lacy and her partner Hugo Hatch investigate Judge Claudia McDover, who has been taking millions in bribes from a crime syndicate operating through a Native American casino. When their investigation is discovered, the criminals strike back violently, and Lacy barely survives. The case becomes personal, transforming from a corruption investigation into a fight against organized crime that has infected the justice system itself. In The Judge's List, Lacy faces an even more terrifying adversary: a sitting judge who is also a serial killer. Jeri Crosby approaches Lacy with a theory that this judge murdered her father twenty years ago, along with several other victims. But this isn't just any killer. He knows forensics, police procedure, and most importantly, he knows the law. He's been using his position and knowledge to commit perfect murders for decades. The series presents a chilling view of what happens when those sworn to uphold justice become the greatest threats to it, and asks whether one investigator with limited resources can bring down criminals who have the entire system protecting them.

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Last updated: 2025-10-22