The Man in the Grass

by Chris Culver

410 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 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

[JoAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read all of the Ash Rashid novels and loved them. I have read many of the Joe Court books. When I received an email that a new Joe Court book came out, I ordered it right away. I am so glad I did. A very different kind of mystery/thriller story, for sure. I do wish there was a little more backstory about the "killer" in the book. So interesting. So different. Definitely a "good read".

[DORIS A LAKE · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are detective books

As I said, there are detective books then are those that dig in and get you involved. Those that keep you up at night, not always reading. This is not the first Chris Culvert series I have read. He doesn't disappoint and pulls me into the case at the beginning. Thank you Chris, I am enjoying the ride

[Regina Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Joe Court!

I've read all of Chris Culver's books so far. He has well developed characters and enough mystery to keep you guessing. I will admit Joe is my favorite maybe because I see a lot of myself in her.

[Patricia G. Raburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another twisty plot where you can't guess ahead!

I love Chris Culver's books. The so good with descriptions you feel like you are there! Joe Court never failed to impress either. Keep them coming!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great thriller

Book 14 of this series did not disappoint. Everyone of the books had a great plot with twists. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Chris Culver is a great author.

[Don K. Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each Joe Court gets better

I started the Joe Court series on a FB special. I’ve now read all 14 and can’t wait for the next one. They never end the way you think they will. Read a book from the Joe Court series, you’ll be happy with that. I would start with book 1 though.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

great series

I have read all the Joe Court series and each book has a great story. Looking forward to more books.

[Susan E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner in the Joe Court series. How long before we can read #15?

[Janene Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous book

Thank you, Chris Culver, for writing such fabulous stories! This was another "I can't put this book down " book. I look forward to the next one!

[Christy Eads winn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storyline

I have read all of the Joe Court novels so far and I would have to rate this one as my favorite yet.

[C. Suess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I love the way that ChrisCulver Flushes out his stories. I've read the entire series And other books that he has written as well

[Patrick B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chris culver did it again

I get his books and promises myself, I’ll enjoy it over several days and then burn the midnight oil and have to start waiting for the next great book!

[Rosemarie Dowdell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Man in the Grass

Another Chris Culver book that I devoured! I am looking forward to the next Joe Court adventure. I can’t wait.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joe Court is a good series. This latest book did not disappoint.