Description:
Library Journal Mystery Pick of the Month
In a new thriller from the author of The End of the Road, a former postal inspection agent tracks a violent crew through the Midwest to rescue a kidnapped woman.
Brief description: Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of the Barry Award-nominated Mercury Carter thriller series, the Shamus Award-nominated Andy Hayes private eye series, and the standalone crime novel, The End of the Road. Welsh-Huggins also edited Columbus Noir, and his short stories have appeared in multiple magazines and anthologies, including The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021, 2024, and 2025 and The Best Private Eye Stories of the Year 2025 and 2026. His nonfiction book, No Winners Here Tonight, is the definitive history of the death penalty in Ohio.
Review Quotes: Combining action with old school detective work, The Mailman is a memorable read with exciting twists and turns that will make you want to read more of Mercury Carter even before you've finished with this book. It's fresh, fun, and an excellent addition to the armada of action heroes in thrillers.-- "BestThrillerBooks.com"