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Jerry Kennealy Reading Order

5 series Β· 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.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1991–1991)

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Cover of 100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory
100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory

Carroll Quint Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2008)

Jerry Kennealy's Carroll Quint series consists of two mystery and thriller novels published between 2007 and 2008. The series is complete with Jigsaw and Still Shot, which should be read in publication order. This concise two-book collection offers a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a compact mystery series.

Start with Jigsaw and read in order.

Johnny O'Rorke Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2018)

Jerry Kennealy's Johnny O'Rorke series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2016 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Screen Test followed by Dirty Who?. These standalone mysteries are best enjoyed sequentially to fully appreciate the author's work in the genre.

Start with Screen Test and read in order.

Nick Polo Series

Complete

12 books (1987–2020)

Jerry Kennealy's Nick Polo series comprises twelve mystery and thriller novels published between 1987 and 2020, with the sequence now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Polo Solo and concluding with I'm Dying As Fast As I Can. This series follows the investigative adventures of its titular protagonist across twelve standalone yet interconnected cases.

Start with Polo Solo, the first of 12 books in the Nick Polo series.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1996–2019)

Jerry Kennealy wrote nine mystery and thriller novels between 1996 and 2019, publishing them as standalone entries that can be read independently. The series includes The Conductor, The Forger, The Hunted, The Other Eye, Cash Out, The Suspect, Chasing the Devil, The Vatican Connection, and Silent Remains, with some titles released under pen names Paul Boray and James Brant. While each book stands alone, readers should follow publication order to experience them as originally intended. The series is complete with all nine novels now available.

Start with The Conductor, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Cover of Cash Out(As: Paul Boray)
Cash Out(As: Paul Boray)
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Chasing the Devil(As: James Brant)
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The Vatican Connection(As: James Brant)
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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.

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