How many books has Con Lehane written?

Con Lehane has written 10 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Con Lehane series?

Here are the first books in Con Lehane's series: 42nd Street Library Mystery: Murder at the 42nd Street Library; Brian McNulty: Beware the Solitary Drinker.

What order should I read Con Lehane's books?

We recommend reading Con Lehane's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Con Lehane still writing new books?

Yes, Con Lehane has 1 ongoing series: 42nd Street Library Mystery.

Con Lehane Reading Order

3 series · 10 books

Literary Fiction Mystery & Thriller

Con Lehane is an American mystery writer whose work blends literary sophistication with the propulsive momentum of genre crime fiction. His career spans three series—the 42nd Street Library Mystery, the Brian McNulty novels, and standalone works—totaling ten books published between 2002 and 2026. Lehane's narratives explore urban landscapes and flawed characters caught in morally complex situations, establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary mystery and thriller fiction.

42nd Street Library Mystery Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016–2026)

Start with Murder at the 42nd Street Library, the first of 6 books in the 42nd Street Library Mystery series.

Start this series with Murder at the 42nd Street Library

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1	Murder at the 42nd Street Library 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder in the Manuscript Room 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder Off the Page 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder by Definition 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Murder at the College Library 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murder in the Reading Room 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Brian McNulty Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2007)

Start with Beware the Solitary Drinker and read in order.

Start this series with Beware the Solitary Drinker

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#	Title
1	Beware the Solitary Drinker 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	What Goes Around Comes Around 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Death at the Old Hotel 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series