Carol O'Connell
Carol O'Connell is an American author known for her crime fiction, particularly her acclaimed Kathy Mallory series. The series features NYPD Detective Sergeant Kathleen Mallory, a complex character grappling with a traumatic past. O'Connell's debut novel, "Mallory's Oracle" (1994), blended police procedural, psychological thriller, and gothic elements. Before becoming a writer in her forties, O'Connell was a surrealist painter. Her work is characterized by intricate plots, unexpected twists, and deep character exploration. She has also written standalone novels.
Awards
["Mallory's Oracle was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best First Novel, in 1995, the Anthony Award - Best First Mystery in 1995, and the Dilys Award - Best Mystery Novel in 1995. The Judas Child was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 1999."]
Notable Works
["Mallory's Oracle", 'The Man Who Cast Two Shadows', 'Killing Critics', 'Stone Angel', 'Shell Game', 'Crime School', 'Dead Famous', 'Winter House', 'Find Me', 'The Chalk Girl', 'It Happens in the Dark', 'Blind Sight', 'Judas Child', 'Bone by Bone']
