Rick Acker Books in Order

Rick Acker is a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice, where he leads investigations and lawsuits that frequently make headlines both within and beyond the Golden State. His unit prosecutes high-profile corporate fraud cases, mirroring the gripping subject matter of his novels, including the #1 bestseller, WHEN THE DEVIL WHISTLES. Award-winning author Colleen Coble praises his work as "a legal thriller you won't want to miss!" A seasoned litigator, Rick has secured record-breaking judgments and settlements against Wall Street players responsible for the Great Recession. He holds law degrees from the University of Oslo and the University of Notre Dame, graduating with honors. As a contributing author to two American Bar Association legal treatises, Rick has established himself as a respected voice in the field. When not writing or practicing law, Rick enjoys time with his family, exploring the hills east of San Francisco, and engaging in the simple pleasures of reading and quality time with loved ones.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Rick Acker

  • #1
    When the Devil Whistles(2010)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Death in the Mind's Eye(2016)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Guilty Blood(2017)
    Amazon
  • #4
    I Think I Was Murdered (With: Colleen Coble)(2024)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Case of the Autumn Rose(2003)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Lost Treasure of Fernando Montoya(2003)
    Amazon

About Rick Acker

Rick Acker is a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice, where he leads investigations and lawsuits that frequently make headlines both within and beyond the Golden State. His unit prosecutes high-profile corporate fraud cases, mirroring the gripping subject matter of his novels, including the #1 bestseller, WHEN THE DEVIL WHISTLES. Award-winning author Colleen Coble praises his work as "a legal thriller you won't want to miss!" A seasoned litigator, Rick has secured record-breaking judgments and settlements against Wall Street players responsible for the Great Recession. He holds law degrees from the University of Oslo and the University of Notre Dame, graduating with honors. As a contributing author to two American Bar Association legal treatises, Rick has established himself as a respected voice in the field. When not writing or practicing law, Rick enjoys time with his family, exploring the hills east of San Francisco, and engaging in the simple pleasures of reading and quality time with loved ones.

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