Jerry Kennealy Reading Order
5 series · 26 books
Jerry Kennealy crafts hardboiled mystery and thriller novels set primarily in San Francisco, drawing from his extensive background as both a police officer and private investigator. His prolific output spans multiple detective series including the Nick Polo investigations, the Carroll Quint books, and the Johnny O'Rorke stories, alongside standalone works and anthologies published across more than three decades. Kennealy's insider knowledge of law enforcement and the investigative trade lends authentic grit and procedural detail to his crime fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1991–1991)
Carroll Quint Series
Complete2 books (2007–2008)
Start with Jigsaw and read in order.
Start this series with Jigsaw
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Johnny O'Rorke Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
Start with Screen Test and read in order.
Start this series with Screen Test
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Nick Polo Series
Complete12 books (1987–2020)
Start with Polo Solo, the first of 12 books in the Nick Polo series.
Start this series with Polo Solo
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1996–2019)
Start with The Conductor, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Conductor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jerry Kennealy written?
- Jerry Kennealy has written 26 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Jerry Kennealy series?
- Here are the first books in Jerry Kennealy's series: Carroll Quint: Jigsaw; Johnny O'Rorke: Screen Test; Nick Polo: Polo Solo.
- What order should I read Jerry Kennealy's books?
- We recommend reading Jerry Kennealy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jerry Kennealy's series complete?
- Jerry Kennealy has 5 completed series.