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ⓘ About Kelly J. Ford
Kelly J. Ford is a bestselling mystery author from Arkansas that is best known for her award-winning novel “Cottonmouths.” This was a work that garnered critical acclaim and the Los Angeles Review called it a work of impressive setting and depth of character. The Los Angeles Review would, later on, have the novel on its list of Best Books of 2017. The author penned “Cottonmouths,” her debut novel in 2017 and this gave her the confidence she needed to kick on. Ford has now made a name for herself writing about the pitfalls and power of friendships, the transcendent grittiness of the Missouri Ozarks, and the danger of long-held dark secrets. The author currently makes her home in Vermont, where she lives with her partner and their pet cat.
All Book Series by Kelly J. Ford
Crime Ink: Iconic: An Anthology of Crime Fiction Inspired by Queer Icons
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kelly J. Ford?
Kelly J. Ford is a bestselling mystery author from Arkansas that is best known for her award-winning novel “Cottonmouths.” This was a work that garnered critical acclaim and the Los Angeles Review called it a work of impressive setting and depth of character. The Los Angeles Review would, later on, have the novel on its list of Best Books of 2017. The author penned “Cottonmouths,” her debut novel in 2017 and this gave her the confidence she needed to kick on.
Which Kelly J. Ford series should I start with?
Kelly J. Ford's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Cottonmouths (2017).
How many books has Kelly J. Ford written?
Kelly J. Ford has 5 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2017 and 2025. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should Kelly J. Ford's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 5 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Kelly J. Ford's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kelly J. Ford's 5 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (3 books); Anthologies (2 books).