Deemed Accidental

by Chris Culver

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2026

About the author

Chris Culver is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Rashid series of mysteries. After graduate school, Chris taught courses in ethics and comparative religion at a small liberal arts university in southern Arkansas. While there and when he really should have been grading exams, he wrote The Abbey, which spent sixteen weeks on the New York Times bestseller's list and introduced the world to Detective Ash Rashid.

Chris has been a storyteller since he was a kid, but he decided to write crime fiction after picking up a dog-eared, coffee-stained paperback copy of Mickey Spillane's I, the Jury in a library book sale. Many years later, his wife, despite considerable effort, still can't stop him from bringing more orphan books home. The two of them, along with a labrador retriever named Roy, reside near St. Louis where Chris is hard at work on his next novel.

Reviews

[Wanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Joe Court series and looked forward to this one.

However, the overall tone of this book was darker. It barely got lighter at the conclusion, even though the ending was satisfying.

I think that I can learn to like Homer, but I already respect him. I will keep reading the series since I know that Chris delivers a story that carries impact.

[Don K. Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story by Chris Culver

I just didn’t want to put this one down. I’ve now read all the Joe Court and Homer Watson series and they are excellent. Great story lines that string from book to book. The tie between Joe Court and Homer Watson was a great add to keep interest in the series. Can’t wait for Book 5.

[Jean Strahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series!

The Homer Watson series is new to me, love the books. Homer is believable and the stories move along smoothly. It's hard to put the books down once started. Looking forward to the next installment!!!!!

[Janene Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very difficult to put down

Every Chris Culver book is excellent! I read the last several chapters in one day because I really needed to know how it would end. I consider it a day well-spent!

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Homer Watson series is excellent. This was another great story in the series. One of those books you want to read but you don’t want to read it because it will end. I like when he mentions Joe Court.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent as always

If you like well drawn characters and a5 compelling story line you don't want to miss this. Try to read 1,2 and 3 first

[Shelly J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

Homer is an honest cop doing the best he can so,vying crimes, even if he has to try and work around corrupt bosses! Can’t wait until the 5th book arrives!