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Caimh McDonnell Reading Order

10 series Β· 37 books

Caimh McDonnell is an Irish author who blends crime thrillers with paranormal fantasy, infusing his work with dark humor drawn from his background as a stand-up comedian and television writer. Based in Manchester after years in Dublin and his native Limerick, McDonnell has built an extensive catalog spanning multiple interconnected series, including the MCM Investigations books and the Dublin Trilogy, alongside numerous novellas and short story collections. His prolific output of over thirty-five books showcases a distinctive voice that marries mystery and the supernatural with comedic storytelling.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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C.K. McDonnell Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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The Owl and the Pussycat

Dublin Trilogy Series

Ongoing

12 books (2016–2026)

Caimh McDonnell's Dublin Trilogy is a twelve-book series blending fantasy and mystery elements, published from 2016 through 2026 with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Man With One of Those Faces and continuing through The Man Comes Around. This expanding series combines crime thriller elements with fantastical components set in Dublin, offering readers a complex narrative that develops across numerous interconnected entries.

Start with A Man With One of Those Faces, the first of 12 books in the Dublin Trilogy series.

Start this series with A Man With One of Those Faces

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MCM Investigations Series

Ongoing

3 books (2020–2026)

The MCM Investigations series is an ongoing fantasy mystery thriller comprising three books published between 2020 and 2026. Begin with The Final Game and continue through Deccie Must Die and The Big Steal in publication order. This series should be read sequentially as each installment builds upon the previous narrative.

Start with The Final Game and read in order.

McGarry Stateside Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2018–2023)

The McGarry Stateside series by Caimh McDonnell comprises five fantasy-mystery thrillers published between 2018 and 2023, with the sequence appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Disaster Inc and continuing through Good Deeds and Bad Intentions, I Have Sinned, The Quiet Man, and Other Plans. This series blends fantasy and thriller elements across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Disaster Inc, the first of 5 books in the McGarry Stateside series.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2007–2021)

This collection of three fantasy and mystery short stories by Caimh McDonnell spans from 2007 to 2021 and should be read in publication order beginning with Sisters Gonna Work It Out. The series appears to be complete, with the final entry, The Owl and the Pussycat, published under the author's alternate name C.K. McDonnell. Each installment stands independently while contributing to the overall series.

Start with Sisters Gonna Work It Out and read in order.

Start this series with Sisters Gonna Work It Out

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Sisters Gonna Work It Out
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The Owl and the Pussycat(As: C.K. McDonnell)

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019–2024)

Caimh McDonnell's Short Story Collections series comprises four books of short fiction spanning fantasy and mystery themes, published between 2019 and 2024. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with How To Send a Message, followed by In Other News (published under the name C.K. McDonnell), Things That Fell From The Sky, and Bunny McGarry Shorts. Each collection can largely stand alone, though readers will gain the most from following the release sequence.

Start with How To Send a Message, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with How To Send a Message

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How To Send a Message
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In Other News(As: C.K. McDonnell)
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Things That Fell From The Sky
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Bunny McGarry Shorts

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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Stranger Times Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021–2025)

The Stranger Times is an ongoing fantasy mystery series by Caimh McDonnell comprising five books published between 2021 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Stranger Times and continuing through This Charming Man, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Relight My Fire, and Ring the Bells. New installments are still being released as the series develops.

Start with The Stranger Times, the first of 5 books in the Stranger Times series.

Start this series with The Stranger Times

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Stranger Times Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2020–2025)

Caimh McDonnell's Stranger Times Collections is an ongoing fantasy mystery series consisting of two books published between 2020 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with In Other News followed by Tales from The Stranger Times: Volume 1. This collection blends elements of fantasy and mystery thriller storytelling.

Start with In Other News and read in order.

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Tales from The Stranger Times: Volume 1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Caimh McDonnell written?
Caimh McDonnell has written 37 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Caimh McDonnell series?
Here are the first books in Caimh McDonnell's series: Dublin Trilogy: A Man With One of Those Faces; MCM Investigations: The Final Game; McGarry Stateside: Disaster Inc; Short Stories/Novellas: Sisters Gonna Work It Out; Short Story Collections: How To Send a Message.
What order should I read Caimh McDonnell's books?
We recommend reading Caimh McDonnell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Caimh McDonnell still writing new books?
Yes, Caimh McDonnell has 5 ongoing series: Dublin Trilogy, MCM Investigations, Short Story Collections, Stranger Times, Stranger Times Collections.

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