Joe Hilley Reading Order
6 series · 13 books
Joe Hilley is an American author whose work spans mystery, literary fiction, and non-fiction, with twelve books published between 2004 and 2022. Best known for his Mike Connolly Mystery series alongside standalone novels and short story collections, Hilley brings a storyteller's sensibility informed by his Alabama roots to narratives that blend suspense with literary depth. His diverse catalog demonstrates range across genre fiction and documentary-style writing, appealing to readers who appreciate character-driven mysteries and thoughtful prose.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
Mike Connolly Mystery Series
Complete5 books (2004–2007)
The Mike Connolly Mystery series comprises five complete novels published between 2004 and 2007, following detective Mike Connolly through various cases. Written by Joe Hilley, these mysteries blend traditional detective work with literary depth and should be read in publication order beginning with Sober Justice. The series concludes with The Deposition and includes Double Take, Electric Beach, and Night Rain among its entries.
Start with Sober Justice, the first of 5 books in the Mike Connolly Mystery series.
Start this series with Sober Justice
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Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete2 books (2008–2021)
Joe Hilley's two-book nonfiction series spans more than a decade, beginning with Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader in 2008 and concluding with Observations Regarding Non-Prime Odd Numbers in 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. These works blend the author's interests in mystery, literary fiction, and nonfiction across distinct subject matter.
Start with Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader and read in order.
Start this series with Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2009–2022)
Joe Hilley has written three standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2009 and 2022: What The Red Moon Knows, The Legend of Dell Briggers, and Sunset Motel. While each book stands alone as a complete story, they should be read in publication order for the best experience. The series appears to be complete as of now.
Start with What The Red Moon Knows and read in order.
Start this series with What The Red Moon Knows
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joe Hilley written?
- Joe Hilley has written 13 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Joe Hilley series?
- Here are the first books in Joe Hilley's series: Mike Connolly Mystery: Sober Justice; Non-Fiction: Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader.
- What order should I read Joe Hilley's books?
- We recommend reading Joe Hilley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Joe Hilley's series complete?
- Joe Hilley has 4 completed series.