Gordon Carroll Books In Order

Publication Order of Gil Mason Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

Gordon Carroll is a literary fiction author who grew up in a small town overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. As an eighteen-year-old, he joined the Marine Corps, serving for more than seven years and rising to the rank of staff sergeant. He then transitioned from the military to law enforcement, becoming a sheriff’s deputy in a tight-knit community in Denver, Colorado. His affinity for dogs soon led him to become a K9 handler and trainer. Over a span of twenty years, he trained three dogs: Thor, a 56-pound Belgian Malinois, JR, a 120-pound German shepherd, and Max, a 90-pound Belgian Malinois. Gordon and his dogs have actively assisted the FBI, the DEA, and various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of criminals and detection of narcotics. He has been happily married for more than three decades to his high school sweetheart, and together they have four children.

Gordon first became interested in books and reading in sixth grade, when he read “Call of the Wild” and “White Fang” by Jack London. His love for novels grew, and he soon became a voracious reader, devouring works from Card, Robert E. Howard, Lowry, Steinbeck, Rothfuss, Brand, Hunter, King, Crais, Irving, and Wambaugh. However, despite years of storytelling to his friends and children, he did not start writing until his wife encouraged him to transcribe his tales. Before long, he was writing stories and submitting them to various journals and publications. His works quickly gained recognition in Christian, mainstream, horror, and science fiction magazines. He then wrote one of his most popular works, “Gunwood USA,” a fictionalized compilation of his experiences as a military and law enforcement officer. Gordon is active in writing groups such as the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. He has also been on speaking panels and has performed at several annual K9 conferences.

Gordon Carroll’s “Sheepdogs” is the story of a humble man named Gil Mason tackling complicated problems. A blend of Caesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer, and Philip Marlowe gives life to a character with the heart of a Labrador and the courage of a Pit Bull. Gil’s K9 partner Max has his own issues to handle. The relationship between the two is a tenuous love-hate balance, as the dog adores his master but his strong alpha personality compels him to try to take over the pack. Gil then embarks on a mission to locate a missing teenage boy believed to have been abducted by a corporate billionaire, all the while battling feelings of loneliness and guilt over his family’s brutal murder, and contending with the stubbornness of his canine companion. Fists, guns, and intellect merge to form a brilliant lesson in dog psychology.

In “Hair of the Dog” by Gordon Carroll, Max the dog’s alpha instincts intensify, but he still obeys Gil, his master, whom he loves and trusts. Gil is relaxing on his porch when three SUVs drive into his compound filled with security personnel. Out steps Senator Marsh, who requests Gil’s help in locating a missing girl. She has been kidnapped and held captive in an unknown location for over two years, though authorities suspect she is in Colorado. Gil accepts the assignment, but as he delves deeper, he uncovers clues hinting at something more nefarious. Each time he locates the kidnapper, members of the Chicago Bloods gang appear. He suspects they’re exploiting his expertise to track and kill the kidnapper. As the action intensifies, and he manages to rescue the girl and bring her back to Chicago, she is kidnapped again, this time by the senator. This perplexes Gil and the kidnapper, who join forces and journey to Chicago to uncover why the senator wants the girl in his custody and the motivations of the Bloods.

“Feral Instinct” by Gordon Carroll is a thrilling novel that picks up where the second book of the Gil Mason series ended. It immerses readers in the violence of the gangs. Pilgrim, the once-retired dog, is back in action, aiding his master in his work. The murder that occurred in the second novel is somewhat resolved, although Gil still struggles to find peace due to his profound loss. Nonetheless, it’s a compelling and uplifting story as the villains get their comeuppance.