The Mortice Series in Order: AJ Wilton’s Explosive Aussie Thrillers You Won’t Put Down
Welcome to the gritty world of Mortice — where bullets fly faster than government red tape, villains are nastier than a two-dollar servo pie, and justice is served with a side of revenge (and maybe a broken rib or two).
Penned by Australian businessman-turned-author AJ Wilton, the Mortice series isn’t your run-of-the-mill crime saga. It’s got military precision, deadpan humour, and a not-so-subtle love letter to southeast Queensland—blending real locations with fictional chaos. And while Mort and his loyal sidekick Pig might not follow the rules, you’ll be damn glad they’re on your side.
Whether you’re new to the books or just brushing up before the next mission drops, here’s everything you need to know about the Mortice series — and why it's quickly becoming Australia's most addictive thriller franchise.
Book 1: You Killed My Wife
The one that started it all.
Retired military man Mort comes home to Brisbane, hoping for peace and quiet. What he gets? A dead wife, a mess of lies, and a trail that leads straight to corruption, scandal, and bikie gangs with more tattoos than sense.
With Pig by his side (ex-hacker, loyal mate, quick with a joke), Mort digs through a twisted tale of industrial espionage and dirty politics. Think Jack Reacher meets Underbelly — but with more Aussie grit and a better taste in beer.
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Book 2: Mortice: Justice Mort Style
More bad guys. More Brisbane. More bang.
Mort’s not done. In fact, he's only just getting warmed up.
From a school bullying ring to an armed militia, Book 2 escalates everything — including Mort’s body count. With his army training, Pig’s computer smarts, and a nose for justice that won’t quit, Mort dives headfirst into suburban chaos and doesn’t stop until the last perp drops.
A fast-paced tangle of old secrets and new threats, this one cements the series as a must-read for action lovers.
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Book 3: Mortice in America
New continent. Same chaos.
Mort and Pig head to Canada for the Invictus Games — but what’s meant to be a quick favour for an old mate turns into a full-blown international pursuit. Think border crossings, black ops, and a cat-and-mouse game where the mice have grenades.
Set across North America with tension that builds like a high-speed freight train, this one's a road trip thriller on steroids. It also peels back a few emotional layers from Mort — just don’t tell him we said that.
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Book 4: Mortice: Hammer Down
Terror. Revenge. Redemption.
Back on the Gold Coast, Mort and Pig go toe-to-toe with a global terrorist network — and this time, it's personal.
With bombs ticking, alliances crumbling, and a new lead on Liz’s murder (remember her from Book 1?), this book is the emotional gut-punch of the series. Wilton doesn’t just bring the explosions — he brings the kind of heartbreak that makes a hero more human.
It’s fast, fiery, and filled with the kind of stakes that hit way too close to home.
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Book 5: Mortice: Double Tap
A girl goes missing. A cartel gets cocky. Mort goes full throttle.
What begins as a hotel hallway disappearance quickly spirals into something much darker — a child abduction case that pulls in drug lords, human traffickers, and an entire hijacked cruise ship (yes, really).
This book delivers non-stop tension, Queensland landmarks turned war zones, and Mort’s biggest mission yet: rescuing a child and finally confronting the man responsible for Liz’s death.
Let’s just say... no one walks away clean.
What the Readers Are Saying
“A masterclass in suspense — Book 4 blew me away.”
— Verified Reader
“AJ Wilton never misses. Mort is like Reacher with a Queensland postcode.”
— Lorna P.
“The action scenes slap harder than a cane toad on a tin roof. Couldn’t put it down.”
— Rob C.
“Real places, real tension. It’s like walking through Brisbane with a target on your back.”
— Leighanna S.
Where to Start (and Why It’ll Hook You)
Start with You Killed My Wife. From the first chapter, you’ll feel the punch of personal loss, the pull of justice, and the heat of the Aussie sun on your back as Mort digs into corruption like a man with nothing left to lose.
Then buckle in — because each book layers more grit, more character, and more chaos into this tight-knit universe. And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, Double Tap throws you into a drug war with a child’s life on the line.
Why Readers Love the Mortice Series
Real Queensland locations
Former army hero with a code
Black humour that bites
Villains you’ll love to hate
Action scenes you can feel
Emotional payoff that actually lands
Final Word (and a Free Chapter)
AJ Wilton’s Mortice series is what happens when a regular Aussie bloke writes crime fiction like he’s clearing a room — no fluff, no filler, just sharp storytelling and hard-earned justice.
If you haven’t joined Mort and Pig on their mission for truth, vengeance, and maybe a beer or two — now’s the time.
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Or grab the full series and binge the whole saga like your life depends on it. (Because in Mort’s world... it just might.)