Carol O’Connell books

Carol O'Connell is an American mystery novelist known for the Kathleen Mallory series. She has written 14 books between 1994 and 2016.

Kathleen Mallory Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Mallory’s Oracle 1994 Buy
The Man Who Lied to Women / The Man Who Cast Two Shadows 1995 Buy
Killing Critics 1995 Buy
Flight of the Stone Angel 1997 Buy
Shell Game 1999 Buy
Crime School 2002 Buy
The Jury Must Die /Dead Famous 2003 Buy
Winter House 2004 Buy
Find Me / Shark Music 2006 Buy
The Chalk Girl 2011 Buy
It Happens in the Dark 2013 Buy
Blind Sight 2016 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Judas Child 1998 Buy
Bone By Bone 2008 Buy

“Carol O’Connell is an American mystery writer who made her debut with Mallory’s Oracle in 1994. The book introduced Kathy Mallory, an unconventional NYPD detective, and launched a 12-book series that has earned O’Connell a dedicated following among mystery readers. Before becoming a published author, she worked as a painter and held various jobs in New York.”

“O’Connell’s writing stands out in the crime fiction genre for its dark tone and complex protagonist. Mallory is not a typical detective character. She’s cold, manipulative, and possibly dangerous, which makes the series unusual among police procedurals. O’Connell has also written two standalone novels, The Judas Child and Bone By Bone.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Carol O’Connell written?

Carol O’Connell has written fourteen books across two series.

What was Carol O’Connell's first book?

Carol O’Connell’s first book is Mallory’s Oracle, published in 1994.

What is the Kathleen Mallory series about?

‘The Kathleen Mallory series follows Kathy Mallory, a brilliant but socially difficult NYPD detective. Raised by a police detective after being found living on the streets as a child, Mallory uses her exceptional intelligence and computer skills to solve crimes in New York City.’

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