Conor Brady books in order

Q: "How many books has Conor Brady written?"

"Conor Brady has written four books in one series."

Q: "What was Conor Brady's first book?"

"Conor Brady's first book is A June of Ordinary Murders, published in 2012."

Q: "What is Conor Brady's background before writing fiction?"

"Conor Brady spent decades in Irish journalism before turning to fiction. He was the editor of The Irish Times from 1986 to 2002 and also served as editor of The Sunday Tribune. He has published histories of Irish policing and a memoir about his career in journalism. His deep knowledge of Irish history and institutions shows clearly in the Joe Swallow novels."

Joe Swallow Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
A June of Ordinary Murders	2012	Buy
The Eloquence of the Dead	2013	Buy
A Hunt in Winter	2016	Buy
In the Dark River	2018	Buy

Conor Brady spent over three decades in Irish journalism before publishing his first novel. As editor of The Irish Times from 1986 to 2002, he was the first Catholic to hold that position. After retiring, he turned to fiction and drew on his extensive knowledge of Dublin’s history and its police force. He had already written non-fiction books about the Garda Siochana, so the move to crime fiction set in Victorian Dublin was a natural one.

His Joe Swallow series follows Detective Sergeant Joe Swallow of the Dublin Metropolitan Police through the political and social tensions of 1880s Ireland. Brady brings real historical events into his plots, including the aftermath of the Phoenix Park murders and the broader struggle for Irish independence. Readers who enjoy historically grounded crime fiction with a strong sense of place will find a lot to appreciate here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Conor Brady written?

Conor Brady has written four books in one series.

What was Conor Brady's first book?

Conor Brady’s first book is A June of Ordinary Murders, published in 2012.

What is Conor Brady's background before writing fiction?

Conor Brady spent decades in Irish journalism before turning to fiction. He was the editor of The Irish Times from 1986 to 2002 and also served as editor of The Sunday Tribune. He has published histories of Irish policing and a memoir about his career in journalism. His deep knowledge of Irish history and institutions shows clearly in the Joe Swallow novels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joe Swallow Reading Order