Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Invisible Blood |
2019 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Candlemoth |
2003 |
Buy |
| Ghostheart |
2004 |
Buy |
| A Quiet Vendetta |
2005 |
Buy |
| City of Lies |
2006 |
Buy |
| A Quiet Belief in Angels |
2007 |
Buy |
| A Simple Act of Violence |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Anniversary Man |
2009 |
Buy |
| Saints of New York |
2010 |
Buy |
| Bad Signs |
2011 |
Buy |
| A Dark and Broken Heart |
2012 |
Buy |
| Carnival of Shadows |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Devil and the River |
2014 |
Buy |
| Mockingbird Songs |
2015 |
Buy |
| Three Bullets |
2019 |
Buy |
| Kings of America |
2020 |
Buy |
| Proof of Life |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Darkest Season |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Last Highway |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Bell Tower |
2025 |
Buy |
| A Darker Side of Paradise |
2025 |
Buy |
Three Days In Chicagoland Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Sister |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Killer |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Cop |
2012 |
Buy |
R.J. Ellory is a British crime novelist who has published over 20 standalone thrillers since 2003. Despite being from England, he sets most of his work in the United States, often in the Deep South. His books are known for their atmospheric writing, patient plotting, and exploration of American themes like race, violence, and small-town corruption.
A Quiet Belief in Angels (2007) is often cited as his best work and won several international awards. Ellory’s novels tend to be longer and more literary than typical crime thrillers, with a focus on character psychology and place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has R.J. Ellory written?
R.J. Ellory has written 24 books across three series.
What was R.J. Ellory's first book?
R.J. Ellory’s first book is Candlemoth, published in 2003.
What is distinctive about R.J. Ellory's writing?
Ellory is a British author who sets most of his novels in America, particularly the South. His books are known for their slow-building atmosphere, morally complex characters, and a literary quality that sets them apart from standard crime thrillers.