Carol O’Connell Reading Order
3 series · 47 books · Born 26 May 1947
Carol O’Connell is a talented author known for her gripping crime fiction that features strong, complex characters. With 47 books to her name, including the acclaimed Kathleen Mallory series that begins with Mallory's Oracle, she has captivated readers since her debut in 1994. O'Connell's work also includes notable standalone novels and insightful profiles, establishing her as a prominent voice in the genre through 2025.
Kathleen Mallory Series
Complete12 books (1994–2016)
Start with Mallory's Oracle, the first of 12 books in the Kathleen Mallory series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Mallory's Oracle 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Killing Critics 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Man Who Lied to Women / The Man Who Cast Two Shadows 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Flight of the Stone Angel 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Shell Game 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Crime School 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Jury Must Die /Dead Famous 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Winter House 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Find Me / Shark Music 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Chalk Girl 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  It Happens in the Dark 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Blind Sight 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Mallory 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Rambo(By: David Morrell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Condor(By: James Grady) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1998–2008)
Start with The Judas Child and read in order.
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.