The Griffin Knight Crime Files

Books 0.5-2

Fiction - Anthology
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 10/19/2026
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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite

Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s The Griffin Knight Crime Files is a collection of three stories. In Always Bet on Death, Griffin is transferred from Chicago to Long Island, where he partners with Detective Sergeant Trenton Barnes. Their investigation takes a turn when a woman’s body is discovered at the Golden Avian Casino & Hotel. An isolated murder soon turns into a series of killings. In Do Nothing, Griffin investigates the brutal murder of district attorney Natalie Costa, uncovering clues that point toward a cold-case serial killer known as “The Judge.” The case plunges him into a dangerous world as time runs out. In A Colossal Injustice, Griffin joins a mysterious hacker, Kalyx. Together they pursue an elusive killer operating between the digital and physical underworlds. Griffin’s investigation is complicated by the limits of his legal authority. It is just another obstacle in his pursuit of justice.

Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s The Griffin Knight Crime Files is an excellent crime collection. I was hooked from the first page to the end. I was engaged in the storylines and could not turn the pages fast enough. Griffin is a determined detective and is challenged at every turn. Griffin and Trenton Barnes worked well together. Their witty banter lightened the seriousness of the action. The chapters flowed into each other; the writing was engaging, and the story unfolded with ease. I enjoyed reading this collection and all the twists and turns. The book was intriguing, and I could not put it down. I was eager to learn what would happen next, and was never disappointed. The book was brilliantly written and the best I have read in a long time. I could not believe it when I finished reading. I cannot wait to join Griffin in his next investigation.

Angelique Papayannopoulos

Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s The Griffin Knight Crime Files, Books 0.5-2, features the relentless detective Griffin Knight in three exciting crime thrillers. In Always Bet on Death, murders take place at Long Island's Golden Avian Casino & Hotel. Diego Ignacio is in charge of the hotel, and evidence points to him as the culprit. However, he believes he is the intended target. Griffin’s investigation leads him to uncover some shady business in the hotel management and gang members acting as bodyguards. In Do Nothing, New York is facing a deadly murderer whose motives seem unclear, as the victims have absolutely nothing in common to link the crimes. Griffin's investigation takes him from the penthouse crime scene to underground networks in search of the perfect killer. In A Colossal Injustice, millions of dollars are cleverly siphoned from Seattle’s tech company Colossus. A mysterious hacker hires Griffin to investigate the murder of the company's CFO. But when corrupt government officials and police officers on the payroll are involved, the case becomes difficult to solve.

The Griffin Knight Crime Files, Books 0.5-2, is a gripping murder mystery series that will keep a crime enthusiast hooked from start to finish. Though you may initially believe that these are typical detective stories, Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s intriguing narratives are full of unexpected twists. The plots are well-crafted, and the stories are primarily character-driven. The author takes his time, chapter after chapter, delving into each character. Nothing is as it seems with the adversaries, who have their own evil intentions. Detective Griffin Knight is a likable protagonist, and you will admire his strength, dedication, ethics, and fighting abilities. Murder, sex, lies, jealousy, and justice are encompassed. Readers who appreciate cunning crimes that keep them guessing about who did it will find this an unputdownable read.

Essien Asian

The people of New York City and its environs can rest easy knowing that if crime strikes their neighborhood, Griffin Knight will expend every available resource to track down the culprits and bring them to justice. That may be the case now, but it was not always this way. Journey back to the early days of this dogged crime fighter as we reminisce about his remarkable entry onto the scene and the cases he cut his teeth on. Read along for a clearer picture of the man in the leather jacket, with hard-hitting questions and an uncanny penchant for stepping headfirst into trouble few others dare, in Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s The Griffin Knight Crime Files Books 0.5-2.

From its vivid cover imagery to the evenly paced delivery of three intriguing narratives, Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s The Griffin Knight Crime Files Books 0.5-2 oozes quality. He emphasizes Knight's ties to the city, and reasons for following in his father's footsteps in crime-fighting, in a way that will easily resonate with crime purists while still explaining his motives. The investigations follow a step-by-step approach as Knight and his colleagues analyze each clue on its merits. When tensions boil over, the altercations emphasize every punch and shot, complemented by classic urban banter laced with subtle innuendo and the occasional insult. This combination will appeal to action enthusiasts. What stands out in the author's narrative style is how he presents each character's perspective in each scene, making it entertaining for perceptive readers to figure out the culprit's identity. This fascinating collection reminds readers that, in the real world, when the wheels of bureaucracy turn, the good guys don't always win.