Daniel Connell Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| East of Innocence | 2014 | Buy |
| Promises of Blood | 2016 | Buy |
| Nothing Sacred | 2015 | Buy |
Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Troll | 2017 | Buy |
| Perfect Match | 2018 | Buy |
David D.B. Thorne writes crime fiction set in the less glamorous corners of Essex, England. His Daniel Connell series follows a lawyer who keeps getting drawn into dangerous situations through his cases. The books have a gritty, grounded feel that draws more from British social realism than from typical legal thriller conventions.
Beyond the Connell series, Thorne has published two standalone thrillers: Troll (2017), which deals with online harassment, and Perfect Match (2018). His writing is direct and fast-paced, and he has a good ear for dialogue and the rhythms of working-class British life.