Carol O’Connell Reading Order
3 series · 47 books · Born 1947-05-26
Carol O'Connell is a crime fiction writer best known for her long-running series featuring NYPD detective Kathy Mallory, a brilliant but morally ambiguous investigator who has anchored over a dozen novels beginning with Mallory's Oracle. Beyond the Mallory series, O'Connell has crafted several acclaimed standalone thrillers including Judas Child and Bone by Bone, each exploring dark psychological territory and complex criminal cases. Her background in fine arts from Arizona State University informs her vivid, atmospheric prose style and her ability to construct intricate visual details within her crime narratives.
Kathleen Mallory Series
Complete12 books (1994–2016)
Start with Mallory's Oracle, the first of 12 books in the Kathleen Mallory series.
Start this series with Mallory's Oracle
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Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
Start this series with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1998–2008)
Start with The Judas Child and read in order.
Start this series with The Judas Child
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carol O’Connell written?
- Carol O’Connell has written 47 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Carol O’Connell series?
- Here are the first books in Carol O’Connell's series: Kathleen Mallory: Mallory's Oracle; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman).
- What order should I read Carol O’Connell's books?
- We recommend reading Carol O’Connell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carol O’Connell still writing new books?
- Yes, Carol O’Connell has 1 ongoing series: Mysterious Profiles.