John Connolly is an acclaimed Irish author, renowned for his compelling blend of crime fiction and elements of the supernatural and horror. Born on May 31, 1968, in Dublin, Ireland, Connolly’s rich and atmospheric storytelling has garnered a wide readership and critical acclaim, particularly for his series featuring private investigator Charlie Parker.
Connolly’s literary career began with “Every Dead Thing” in 1999, introducing readers to the haunted world of Charlie Parker. This debut novel set the tone for a series that skillfully combines gritty crime narratives with dark, supernatural elements. The character of Parker, a former NYPD detective with a troubled past and a connection to the otherworldly, quickly became a favorite among fans of the genre.
His writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, deep character exploration, and intricate plots that often delve into the realms of the eerie and uncanny. Connolly’s ability to weave complex narratives that span the genres of crime, horror, and the supernatural sets him apart in the literary world.
Apart from the Charlie Parker series, Connolly has also authored standalone novels, children’s books, and short story collections. Works like “The Book of Lost Things” and “Nocturnes” showcase his versatility as a writer and his talent for creating immersive and imaginative worlds.
Connolly’s work is noted for its philosophical depth, exploring themes of good and evil, redemption, and the nature of human and supernatural existence. His approach to storytelling, which often involves a blend of the real and the surreal, has made his books a unique and fascinating addition to the genres of crime fiction and horror.
John Connolly’s contribution to literature goes beyond mere entertainment; his novels offer a profound and often chilling exploration of the human psyche, making him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction. His ongoing work continues to be eagerly anticipated by a global audience of readers who are captivated by his unique blend of suspense, horror, and existential inquiry.
Publication Order of The Book of Lost Things Books
The Book of Lost Things
(2006)
The Land of Lost Things
(2023)
Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books
Every Dead Thing
(1999)
Dark Hollow
(2000)
The Killing Kind
(2001)
The White Road
(2002)
The Black Angel
(2005)
The Unquiet
(2007)
The Reapers
(2008)
The Lovers
(2009)
The Whisperers
(2010)
The Burning Soul
(2011)
The Wrath of Angels
(2012)
The Wolf in Winter
(2014)
A Song of Shadows
(2015)
A Time of Torment
(2016)
A Game of Ghosts
(2017)
The Woman in the Woods
(2018)
A Book of Bones
(2019)
The Dirty South
(2020)
The Nameless Ones
(2021)
The Furies
(2022)
The Instruments of Darkness
(2024)
The Dirty South comes first chronologically,.
Publication Order of Charlie Parker Non-Fiction Books
Parker: A Miscellany
(2016)
Horror Express
(2018)
Shadow Voices
(2021)
Publication Order of Nocturnes Books
Nocturnes
(2004)
Night Music
(2015)
Publication Order of Samuel Johnson vs. the Devil Books
The Gates
(2009)
The Infernals / Hell’s Bells
(2011)
The Creeps
(2013)
Publication Order of Chronicles of the Invaders Books
Conquest
(2013)
Empire
(2014)
Dominion
(2016)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Bad Men
(2003)
He
(2017)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
The Reflecting Eye
(2004)
The Museum of Literary Souls
(2013)
The Wanderer in Unknown Realms
(2013)
On the Anatomization of an Unknown Man (1637) by Frans Mier
(2015)
Holmes on the Range: A Tale of the Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository
(2015)
The Sisters Strange
(2020)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Filthy Rich(With: James Patterson,Tim Malloy)
(2016)
Publication Order of Bibliomysteries Books
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
(2012)
Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box)
(2012)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
(2012)
The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
(2012)
An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
(2012)
Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
(2012)
The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
(2013)
Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell)
(2013)
The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor)
(2013)
The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
(2013)
The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
(2014)
What’s in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
(2014)
Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
(2014)
The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
(2014)
The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
(2014)
Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
(2014)
The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
(2014)
It’s in the Book(By: Mickey Spillane)
(2014)
The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
(2014)
The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
(2015)
The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
(2015)
Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
(2015)
Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
(2015)
Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
(2015)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
(2016)
Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter)
(2016)
Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
(2016)
Dead Dames Don’t Sing(By: John Harvey)
(2016)
The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
(2016)
Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
(2017)
The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
(2018)
Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
(2018)
The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
(2018)
The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
(2018)
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository
(2018)
The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
(2020)
The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)
(2022)
The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
(2022)
The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
(2022)
Chronological Order of Bibliomysteries Books
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
(2012)
The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
(2014)
Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box)
(2012)
An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
(2012)
Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
(2012)
Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
(2018)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
(2012)
The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
(2013)
Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
(2014)
The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor)
(2013)
The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
(2013)
Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell)
(2013)
What’s in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
(2014)
It’s in the Book(By: Mickey Spillane)
(2014)
The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
(2014)
Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
(2014)
The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
(2014)
The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
(2014)
The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
(2014)
The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
(2015)
The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
(2015)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
(2015)
Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter)
(2016)
Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
(2015)
Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
(2015)
The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
(2016)
The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
(2016)
Dead Dames Don’t Sing(By: John Harvey)
(2016)
Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
(2016)
Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
(2017)
The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
(2018)
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository
(2018)
The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
(2018)
The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
(2018)
The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
(2012)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
(2020)
The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)
(2022)
The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
(2022)
The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
(2022)
Publication Order of Mysterious Profiles Books
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais)
(2022)
Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen)
(2022)
Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child)
(2022)
Charlie Parker
(2022)
Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly)
(2022)
Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver)
(2022)
Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
(2022)
Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman)
(2022)
Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey)
(2022)
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman)
(2022)
Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter)
(2022)
Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart)
(2022)
Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter)
(2022)
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston)
(2022)
Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson)
(2022)
Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker)
(2022)
Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry)
(2022)
John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin)
(2022)
Mallory(By: Carol O’Connell)
(2022)
Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry)
(2022)
Ian Rutledge: A Mysterious Profile(By: Charles Todd)
