Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Judas Child | 1998 | Carol O’Connell | Buy |
| 2 | Bone By Bone | 2008 | Carol O’Connell | Buy |
“Carol O’Connell wrote two standalone novels outside her Kathleen Mallory series. The Judas Child (1998) is set in a small town where two girls go missing, and the investigation forces the community to face old secrets. Bone By Bone (2008) follows a man who returns to his childhood home in a small California town, where bones from his missing brother begin appearing on his doorstep.”
“Both books show O’Connell’s skill at building tension and creating unsettling atmospheres. They appeal to readers who enjoy her Mallory books but want a self-contained story. Each novel earned strong reviews from mystery critics.”