Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly is an American novelist, journalist, crime fiction writer, and screenwriter, born on 21 July 1956 in Philadelphia. Best-known works include The Black Echo, Blood Work and The Poet. Honours include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel, Grand Prix de Littérature Policière and Cartier Diamond Dagger.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 7 books by Michael Connelly, mostly crime and detective fiction, published by Little, Brown and Company, first published between 2017 and 2025. Our highest-rated is The Waiting (4.5/5).
Awards & honours
9 recordedLiterary prizes
Genre awards
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Michael Connelly's books in?
Detective Stilwell: Nightshade.
Renée Ballard Series: The Late Show, Dark Sacred Night, The Night Fire, The Dark Hours, Desert Star, The Waiting.
Which Michael Connelly book should I start with?
Our pick is The Waiting, which we rated 4.5 out of 5.
How many Michael Connelly books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 7 books by Michael Connelly: Nightshade, The Waiting, Desert Star, The Dark Hours, The Night Fire, Dark Sacred Night, The Late Show.