Her books featuring nypd detective kathy mallory, and the standalone novel, judas child, have garnered widespread critical acclaim and have appeared on bestseller lists across america. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Kathleen mallory series in order carol oconnell fictiondb. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Explore books by carol oconnell with our selection at. A large series of her crime fiction books is set around the life of the main protagonist named kathleen mallory. Discount prices on books by carol oconnell, including titles like judas child. The complete series list for kathleen mallory carol oconnell. Oconnell s mallory novels, the 9th of her 10 books the exception is judas child to deal with the gorgeous, crazy, stonecold new york city detective.
See all books authored by carol oconnell, including blind sight, and the chalk girl, and more on thriftbooks. The first book of eleven novels about mallory is mallorys oracle, which was sent to england, where it was successfully auctioned in europe. Besides writing books, connell also enjoys photography, traveling, history, and music. I ordered this book having enjoyed carol o connell s mallory books, and feel as though i have been bowled over. Carol oconnell was officially a starving artist in new york at the time she created the toughest, most competent woman detective in crime fiction. Below is a list of carol oconnell s kathy mallory books in order of when they were first published which is also their chronological order. Carol oconnell is one of the finest writers of contemporary thrillers, with her intoxicating mix of rich prose, resonant characters and knifeedge suspense. May 31, 20 in carol oconnell s it happens in the dark, kathy mallorys 11th outing, the new york special crimes unit detective investigates the murder of a manhattan playwright. Shes an entertaining, slightly overthetop protagonist with brains and attitude. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. Readalikes for carol oconnell if you like carol oconnell. M is also for morbid, macabre, and mordantadjectives that can be applied to the plot, the prose, and the humor of this dazzling 11th novel in the series.
Carol connell will sign and discuss the chalk girl putnam. In her own way, o connell is as quirky and elusive as mallory. Carol oconnell books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Carol o connell conjures up some of the most unique characters in fiction, this time a hunchback and a demented attack cat. The latest of carol oconnell s mallory novels, about a gorgeous, crazy, stonecold new york city detective, can be appreciated without having read the earlier volumes. Carol oconnell audio books, best sellers, author bio. The complete series list for kathleen mallory carol o connell. Both the books feature the mason collins as the lead character. Only he can make them not only lovable but compelling and realistic. Author carol o connell s complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Carol o connell born may 26, 1947, in new york is an author of crime fiction, with a large series of crime books focusing around the character kathy mallory.
Judas child by carol oconnell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kill the jury, focusses on a serial killer dubbed the reaper, who, at the bequest of a radio shock jock is killing jury members who let a killer go free. Carol oconnell will sign and discuss it happens in the dark putnam. Booklist this is probably my least favorite of o connell s books. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. The kathleen mallory book series by carol oconnell includes books mallorys oracle, the man who lied to women, killing critics, and several more. Carol o connell is a consummate storyteller a unique talent who deserves to be a household name val mcdermid detective kathy mallory. Blind sight is out today, the latest in the kathy mallory series by carol oconnell. The kathleen mallory series began in 1994 with the novel mallorys oracle oconnell s debut. Carol oconnell born in new york on may 26, 1947, is an american crime fiction author with a large number of serialized crime books to her name, the first of which she wrote in 1994. I was writing in the closet, o connell remembers, and rearranging my paintings in the living room in case any gallery owners came by, they would think i was still producing new work.
A blind child and a catholic nun disappear from a city sidewalk in plain sight of onlookers. Readalikes for carol oconnell if you like carol oconnell try these authors. Carol oconnell is one of the most reputed authors of america, who likes to write all her books based on the mystery, crime fiction, and thriller genres. Carol o connell was officially a starving artist in new york at the time she created the toughest, most competent woman detective in crime fiction.
At first, nypd detective kathleen mallory thinks the case is simple. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. This book is designed to show children the power of their choices and the natural consequences. Detective kathy mallory chases a multiple murderer, but her real concern is the boy who is not deadyetin this thrilling novel from the new york timesbestselling author. Carol oconnell a layered and complex story, dead famous a. Known for her psychological thriller novels featuring nypd special crimes detective kathleen mallory, carol oconnell is the author of more than ten mallory books, including blind sight, it happens in the dark, and the chalk girl, as well as two standalone novels. Carol oconnell books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. The descendant of irish storytellers, carlene oconnor spends time both in new york and in ireland. Sep 26, 2017 praise for blind sight carol o connell s latest novel featuring special crimes unit detective kathy mallory has an almost dickensian feel. The series comprises eighteen novels, three plays, a cd, two other books and the newspaper column, as of 2019. Browse carol oconnells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Judas child by carol o connell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Carol o connell 1 carol o connell 1 primary author only carol o connell disambiguation author division carol o connell is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works. You are connected to the many dimensions of life beyond this planet. Fans of karin slaughter and stieg larsson will be thrilled by new yorks darkest cop. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for carol oconnell but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. Author carol was born on may 26, 1947, new york, the united states. Carol o connell is an author of crime fiction, with a large series of crime books focusing around the character kathy. Open letters monthly praise for carol oconnell m is for mallorykathy mallory, bestseller oconnells powerful and powerfully flawed new york special crimes unit detective. Dead famous is a gripping tale full of twists and unexpected turns. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He has a way with creating characters you hate to leave when the final page turns. Carol oconnell 1 carol oconnell 1 primary author only carol oconnell disambiguation author division carol oconnell is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works.
Author division carol oconnell is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works. The kathleen mallory book series by carol o connell includes books mallorys oracle, the man who lied to women, killing critics, and several more. Carol oconnell s first novel was mallorys oracle, which was sold in europe first and then brought back to the us. List of books by author carol oconnell thriftbooks. The message is to make wise choices and to listen to their inner voice. Carol oconnell is the american author of the kathleen mallory crime mystery series, which currently includes 12 books the series focuses on kathy mallory, a former sergeant, now detective with the new york police department, a tough, competent and very smart person, who gets the job done. The mason collins series written by john a connell consists of 2 books so far. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Discount prices on books by carol o connell, including titles like judas child. Dark, gripping, suspenseful, traumatic this is light years beyond anything o connell has written before, and one of the best reads ive had for a long time.
After establishing herself in a brilliant threenovel series as an authentic, surreal voice of new york, less gritty than andrew vachss but no less powerful, hardeyed, and fierce, and her central character, new york police detective kathy mallory as a true original in a literary landscape of eccentrics, she moved mallory to louisiana, searching for. An intruder in a grand old mansion on central park west is fatally stabbed by nedda winter with a pair of scissorsor was it an ice pick, the very weapon used to massacre most of neddas family 60 years ago. The series comprises eighteen novels, three plays, a cd, two other books and the. Born in 1947, carol oconnell studied at the california institute or artschouinard and the arizona state university. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for carol o connell but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. Carol oconnell known for her psychological thriller novels featuring nypd special crimes detective kathleen mallory, carol oconnell is the author of more than ten mallory books, including blind sight, it happens in the dark, and the chalk girl. Shop the latest titles by carol o connell at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. In this riveting thriller from new york times bestselling author carol oconnell, new york city officer kathleen mallory purges a woman of her mysterious pastand the fleshandblood ghosts of a violent family legacy.
Author carol oconnells complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. For many years she survived on occasional sales of her paintings as well as freelance proofreading and copyediting. Ross o carrollkelly is a satirical fictional irish character, a wealthy dublin 4 rugby union jock created by journalist paul howard. She is also the author of two standalones, judas child and bone by bone. I was writing in the closet, oconnell remembers, and rearranging my paintings in the living room in case any gallery owners came by, they would think i was still producing new work. See the complete kathleen mallory series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Carol oconnell books list of books by author carol o. The man who lied to women by carol oconnell 19950316 jan 1, 1621. Carol oconnell is the new york times bestselling author of the mallory series, including mallorys oracle, the man who cast two shadows, killing critics, stone angel, shell game, crime school, dead famous, winter house, find me, the chalk girl, it happens in the dark, and blind sight. In carol oconnell s it happens in the dark, kathy mallorys 11th outing, the new york special crimes unit detective investigates the murder of a manhattan playwright. Carol oconnell is an author of crime fiction, with a large series of crime books focusing around the character kathy. Below is a list of carol oconnell s books in order of when they were originally released.
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