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Kevin R. Doyle

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A retired high-school teacher and former college instructor, Kevin R. Doyle is the author of numerous short horror stories. He’s also written four crime thrillers including The Group and The Anchor, and one horror novel, The Litter. In the last few years, he’s begun working on the Sam Quinton private eye series, published by Camel Press. The first Quinton book, Squatter’s Rights, was nominated for the 2021 Shamus award for Best First PI Novel. The fourth Sam Quinton book, Clean Win, was released in March of 2023.




Average rating: 4.15 · 196 ratings · 141 reviews · 14 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Litter

4.35 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2015 — 12 editions
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The Group

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And the Devil Walks Away (T...

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The Anchor

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Clean Win (A Sam Quinton My...

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When You Have to Go There

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Private License (Sam Quinto...

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Squatter's Rights (Sam Quin...

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One Helluva Gig

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New Contract

Now that contract's been signed by both parties, I can officially announce that Camel Press is extending the Sam Quinton books for another three novels, which will be #7,8, and 9.

Many thanks to Phil Garrett and Jennifer McCord for making this happen.
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Published on October 17, 2025 17:56 Tags: mystery, private-eye, procedural, suspense
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