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Carlene O’Connor is the USA Today Bestselling author of The Irish Village Mystery Series, The Home to Ireland Series and the County Kerry Mystery series. The first in the County Kerry Series, NO STRANGERS HERE received a starred review from Kirkus and was the Mystery Pick of the Month at Barnes and Noble in September of 2023. Of all the places across the pond she’s wandered, she fell most in love with a walled town in County Limerick and was inspired to create the town of Kilbane, County Cork. She currently lives in New Mexico.

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	Murder in an Irish Village (An Irish Village Mystery, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 27,081 ratings — published 2016 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder at an Irish Wedding (An Irish Village Mystery, #2) 3.86 avg rating — 11,591 ratings — published 2017 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Strangers Here (County Kerry Mystery, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 10,240 ratings — published 2022 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder in an Irish Churchyard (Irish Village Mystery, #3) 4.05 avg rating — 9,502 ratings — published 2018 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder in an Irish Pub (Irish Village Mystery #4) 4.14 avg rating — 8,451 ratings — published 2019 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder in an Irish Cottage (Irish Village Mystery, #5) 4.06 avg rating — 7,249 ratings — published 2020 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder at an Irish Christmas (Irish Village Mystery, #6) 3.96 avg rating — 7,208 ratings — published 2020 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder in an Irish Bookshop (Irish Village Mystery, #7) 4.04 avg rating — 6,099 ratings — published 2021 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder on an Irish Farm (Irish Village Mystery, #8) 4.18 avg rating — 5,231 ratings — published 2022 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder at an Irish Bakery (Irish Village Mystery, #9) 3.96 avg rating — 4,780 ratings — published 2023 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Carlene O'Connor

Irish Village Mystery (12 books)
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Carlene O'Connor (Goodreads Author)

3.96 avg rating — 98,649 ratings

County Kerry Mystery (4 books)
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3.99 avg rating — 15,993 ratings

Home to Ireland Mystery (3 books)
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Peggy Ehrhart (Goodreads Author),

Liz Ireland (Goodreads Author)

3.84 avg rating — 6,954 ratings

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Carlene O'Connor answered David Mayer's question: My wife and I are huge fans of Just wondering if Murder at an Irish Session will come out in audio? Dave Mayer Yes. The audio version usually releases on the official day-- February 26th Cheers!
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Carlene O'Connor answered Sandra Hanna's question: I’ve read the two Murder in (town) novels with Tara Meehan. Sure hoping for more? Do I have long to wait!?! The series did not continue in long format, however, there are several novellas that are set in the world and continue the characters journeys. So far in order: HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE MURDER, IRISH MILKSHAKE MURDER, and IRISH SODA BREAD MURDER
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Read on a trip, absorbing; great page-turner, some nice surprises and resolutions.
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First in a new cozy mystery series, Ellen Byron strikes gold! I love summer, roadside motels, cozy cabins, and California. Filled with vivid yet realistic characters, Dee Stern is a smart and funny protagonist and this mystery keeps you turning the p ...more
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“A life that was surprisingly full, even though it was simple. Or maybe because it was simple.”
― Carlene O'Connor, Murder in an Irish Village

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“Every person is like a lock, her da used to say. If you want to spring them open, you just have to find the right key.”
― Carlene O'Connor, Murder in an Irish Village

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“through. Grief was a thief, stealing bits of you like a vulture, pecking anew when you least expected it. “I went to the restroom after we took the photo,” Brandon said, snapping his fingers.”
― Carlene O'Connor, Murder in an Irish Churchyard

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