Series: Zachary Goldman Mysteries
Genres: Mystery
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Zachary Goldman is many things. He is dysfunctional, traumatized, often depressed, and a bit neurotic, but he is also a brilliant and tenacious private investigator whose dogged determination to resolve his client’s issues guarantee that his exploits are always a pleasure to read.
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Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 1-19
🔎 Introducing the Zachary Goldman Mysteries Collection! 🔍
The Zachary Goldman Mysteries series is a gripping private investigator mystery series by USA Today bestselling author P.D. Workman. This collection includes the first 19 books in the Zachary Goldman PI series, featuring a trauma-informed private investigator whose personal struggles shape the way he solves complex cases.
If you enjoy character-driven detective fiction, psychological mysteries, and private investigator novels, Zachary Goldman delivers page-turning investigations with emotional depth and high-stakes suspense.
What Makes the Zachary Goldman PI Series Different?
Step into the world of Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator— a character who will captivate your heart with his flaws, troubled past, loyalty, and unwavering determination. Join him on a thrilling journey through 19 gripping cases that will push his abilities to the limit.
You won’t be able to wait to immerse yourself in these thrilling stories.You’ll uncover the secrets behind intriguing titles such as She Wore Mourning, His Hands Were Quiet, She Was Dying Anyway, They Came for Him, and many more. Each story will immerse you in a complex plot, skillfully crafted by award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman.
Craving a gritty PI series without foul language and gore? P.D. Workman brings you stories that delve into some of the darkest parts of society but leave you feeling good in the end. The stories will linger in your mind long after you finish reading,
Zachary Goldman is a private investigator who solves cases others overlook. Living with PTSD, ADHD, and other challenges, Zach approaches investigations differently from traditional detectives. His ability to hyperfocus and see patterns others miss makes him a formidable investigator, even when his personal life is in turmoil.
You’ll be drawn to Zachary Goldman’s flawed and troubled nature, his loyalty, and his unwavering commitment to justice. You’ll appreciate the complexity of the cases that stretch Zachary’s abilities to their limits. Experience a rollercoaster of emotions as you witnesses his triumphs and share in his heartbreaks.
Even with his own life in shambles, Zachary Goldman is still the one you want on the case.
A case is only unsolvable as long as it remains unsolved.
Zachary Goldman Mysteries in Order
This set includes:
- She Wore Mourning
- His Hands Were Quiet
- She Was Dying Anyway
- He Was Walking Alone
- They Thought He Was Safe
- He Was Not There
- Her Work Was Everything
- She Told a Lie
- He Never Forgot
- She Was at Risk
- He Drowned in Memory
- Their Walls Were Empty
- They Came for Him
- They Sought Vengeance
- She Was Their Target
- His Fear Was Real
- She Was Out of Reach
- He Was Deceived
- She Once Vanished
Start reading the Zachary Goldman private investigator mystery series today.
Get the first 19 books and follow a detective whose personal struggles make him uniquely equipped to solve the crimes others cannot.
Why Readers Love the Zachary Goldman Mysteries Series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Zachary Goldman has become one of my favorite fictional characters. He is so flawed and troubled and loyal and hardworking and, and…I want to be Zach when I grow up!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The writing is skillful, with a wonderfully complex plot and well-developed characters. Highly recommended!
More Praise for Zachary Goldman
—I want to give more than five stars!! It’s like she pulled this out of a newspaper and personalized it!! Another nail biter to the end!!
—I read it almost straight through, but did have to sleep in there somewhere. I’ve been reading it this morning also for 3 hours straight. It is really an amazing book … As a clinical psychologist, this book was more interesting to me than many things that I read. I certainly will be looking for more books by this outstanding author.
—I purchased this book for vacation, but it didn’t get that far. I started reading and I seriously couldn’t put it down and finished it before we left.
—Wow, this story is stunning in more ways than one. The research alone had to take such a long time to make this story so real and compelling. My heart was breaking some of the time and then I was crying because of good things. I loved the story and really think this lady is one of the best authors I’ve ever had the privilege of reading!
—Zachary is not your normal, everyday detective, but because of his mental health issues he seems to have an extra sense in sorting out the reasons behind the crimes he is investigating … Ms Workman has again created characters with depth, feeling and realism… I am really looking forward to the next installment as Ms Workman has yet to disappoint me.
More on my blog
- Scars Written on the Skin: Zachary Goldman’s Trauma-Informed Private Investigator Journey
- Annie was the girl he couldn’t save
- Neurodivergent Detective Fiction: Beyond the Broken Detective Trope
- Childhood Institutionalization: The Invisible Scars in Adulthood
- A Murder, a Silent Child, and a Private Investigator Who Understands Trauma
FAQs
What order should I read the Zachary Goldman books?
Start with She Wore Mourning, the first Zachary Goldman mystery, and continue through the series in order.
Do the Zachary Goldman mysteries need to be read in order?
Each case stands alone, but reading the series in order allows you to follow Zachary Goldman’s personal journey and relationships.
What genre are the Zachary Goldman books?
They are private investigator mysteries with psychological depth and character-driven suspense.
How many Zachary Goldman books are there?
There are currently 22 books in the Zachary Goldman PI series.
Who writes the Zachary Goldman mysteries?
The series is written by USA Today bestselling mystery author P.D. Workman.






