John Connolly
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Internationally bestselling author of 30+ books, including the Charlie Parker novels, The Book Of Lost Things, The Samuel Johnson Adventures and more.
About John
John Connolly was born in Dublin in 1968. He worked as a bartender, local government official and journalist before publishing his first novel, Every Dead Thing, in 1999. He is the winner of a number of literary prizes for his work, including the Edgar, Shamus and Anthony awards, and a CWA Dagger. His latest books are The Dirty South, A Book of Bones, and he.
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Latest Book
A call for help from an old comrade-in-arms brings the assassin Louis and his partner, Angel, to Amsterdam, where a scene of carnage awaits them. Louis's quest for justice takes Charlie Parker's friends across Europe in a hunt for the murderers and their mysterious companion, who may not be human at all.
The Charlie Parker Series
John's first novel, Every Dead Thing, introduced the character of Charlie Parker, a former policeman hunting the killer of his wife and daughter. Parker has since appeared in 16 additional novels and a novella.
The Samuel Johnson Series
Samuel Johnson and his faithful dachshund, Boswell, battle the forces of darkness—with help from various demons, dwarfs, police officers and even an ice cream man—in three books for middle-grade readers.
Chronicles Of The Invaders
John Connolly and Jennifer Ridyard have come together to write a three-part space opera.
Syl and Paul are a human-alien couple on an alien-occupied earth. Little do they know they will have to face far greater enemies than Syl's own earth-invading species. For there is a darkness stirring, a darkness that has plans for our planet... plans far worse than death.
Other Titles
In addition to the Charlie Parker novels, the Samuel Johnson novels and The Chronicles of the Invaders, John has published several standalone books.
Curiosities
From music to accompany the Parker books, to radio shows, to artwork and films. Some interesting bibs and bobs related to John and his books