Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parker: A Miscellany | 2016 | Charlie Parker | Buy |
| 2 | Horror Express | 2018 | Charlie Parker | Buy |
| 3 | Shadow Voices | 2021 | Charlie Parker | Buy |
The three non-fiction titles under the Charlie Parker author name are distinct from the long-running detective novel series. Parker: A Miscellany (2016) is a companion volume for fans of the Charlie Parker detective series, collecting essays, interviews, and reflections on the books and their creation.
Horror Express (2018) is a collection of essays and criticism about horror fiction and film, reflecting a long-standing engagement with the horror genre. Shadow Voices (2021) is the most substantial of the three non-fiction works: a large anthology of Irish horror fiction spanning roughly 150 years, accompanied by critical essays on each writer included. It documents the history of horror as a genre within Irish literature and includes work by writers from the 19th century through the present day.
These three books are for readers interested in crime and horror as genres, or for dedicated fans of the Charlie Parker detective series who want additional context. They are not necessary reading for anyone working through the detective novels.