Step into the gritty, pulse-pounding world of the Corridor Man series, where a disbarred lawyer named Bobby Custer navigates the shadowy underbelly of the legal system with a charming smile and a sociopathic edge. Written by Mike Faricy under the pseudonym Nick James, this mystery-thriller series hooks readers with its dark humor, twisted plots, and a protagonist you can’t help but root for—despite his chilling flaws.
From its debut in 2015, Corridor Man has carved a niche in the urban noir genre, blending fast-paced storytelling with morally ambiguous characters. If you love tales of cunning antiheroes and high-stakes deception, this series is your next obsession!
How Corridor Man Began
Mike Faricy, a prolific crime fiction author from St. Paul, Minnesota, launched the Corridor Man series under the pen name Nick James to explore a darker, grittier side of his storytelling. Inspired by classic noir and his own colorful career—from bartending to playing bagpipes—Faricy crafted Bobby Custer as a complex, flawed character who thrives in chaos. The series, starting with its 2015 titular novel, was designed to be read in order, pulling readers into Bobby’s descent with each book.
The Heart of Corridor Man
The series kicks off with Corridor Man (2015), where Bobby Custer, fresh from a four-year prison stint for shady dealings, gets an irresistible offer from the feds to work the hallways of a corrupt law firm. His charm masks a psychopathic streak as he manipulates everyone around him, from colleagues to criminals. In Opportunity Knocks (2015), Bobby claws his way up the social ladder, leaving a trail of deception and destruction. The Dungeon (2016) ramps up the stakes as Bobby’s schemes grow bolder, while Finger (2016) sees him entangled with crime lord Luis Morales, forming a dubious new law firm despite his disbarment.
Themes of betrayal, greed, and moral decay pulse through the series, set against a vividly drawn urban backdrop. Faricy’s snappy dialogue and detailed descriptions evoke a seedy world where no one is truly innocent. Bobby’s sociopathic nature—narcissistic yet oddly charismatic—makes him a standout antihero, reminiscent of Breaking Bad’s Walter White or House of Cards’ Frank Underwood. The fast-paced plots and cliffhangers keep readers hooked, with each book peeling back layers of Bobby’s psyche and the corrupt systems he exploits.
Why Corridor Man Resonates
Corridor Man has captivated fans of crime thrillers with its unapologetic dive into the darker side of human nature. Its blend of noir aesthetics and modern grit has earned praise for being “a sinister, disturbing thriller” that keeps readers up at night. While not a mainstream blockbuster, the series has built a loyal following for its compelling character study of Bobby Custer and its fearless exploration of ethical gray zones. Faricy’s ability to craft flawed, fascinating characters ensures the series lingers in readers’ minds long after the final page.
- Publication Years: 2015–present
- Number of Books: At least 7, including novellas like Auditor
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Urban Noir
Ready to dive into a world of deception and dark charm? Grab Corridor Man and follow Bobby Custer’s twisted journey through the shadows of the legal game!