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ⓘ About Sheila Connolly
The museum mystery is Connolly’s second mystery book. It opens up in the central hubs of Philadelphia, where we are introduced to Nell Pratt, a renowned fund-raiser at a prestigious museum. The job is not that exciting, but Nell seems to derive her satisfaction from history and hanging around historical collections. Everything goes on well for some time, until a body is discovered in the museum. Realizing she has all the information she needs to implicate the assailant, she teams up with a special FBI agent James Morrison, and together they successfully manage to bring a number of crimes that occurred at the city’s cultural community to light. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of County Cork Books series, Sheila Connolly has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Sheila Connolly
Buried in a Bog
Buried in a Bog continues the Publication Order of County Cork Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Scandal in Skibbereen
Scandal in Skibbereen continues the Publication Order of County Cork Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
An Early Wake
An Early Wake continues the Publication Order of County Cork Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Turn for the Bad
A Turn for the Bad is an essential installment in the Publication Order of County Cork Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Cruel Winter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of County Cork Books with Cruel Winter, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Many a Twist
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of County Cork Books with Many a Twist, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
The Lost Traveller
The Lost Traveller continues the Publication Order of County Cork Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fatal Roots
Fatal Roots is an essential installment in the Publication Order of County Cork Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Tied Up With a Bow
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of County Cork Short Stories/Novellas with Tied Up With a Bow, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Through a Glass, Deadly
A gripping mystery unfolds in Through a Glass, Deadly as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Glassblowing Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Pane of Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in Pane of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Glassblowing Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Snake in the Glass
Snake in the Glass is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Glassblowing Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Fundraising the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Fundraising the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Let's Play Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Let's Play Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Fire Engine Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Fire Engine Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Monument to the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Monument to the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Razing the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Razing the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Privy to the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Privy to the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Dead End Street
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead End Street as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Digging Up History
Digging Up History continues the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dead Letters
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Letters as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Museum Mysteries Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
One Bad Apple
One Bad Apple is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Rotten to the Core
Rotten to the Core is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Red Delicious Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in Red Delicious Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
A Killer Crop
A gripping mystery unfolds in A Killer Crop as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Sour Apples
Sour Apples is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Golden Malicious
Golden Malicious is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Picked to Die
Picked to Die is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
A Gala Event
A Gala Event continues the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Seeds of Deception
Seeds of Deception is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
A Late Frost
A Late Frost continues the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nipped in the Bud
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Books with Nipped in the Bud, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Called Home
Called Home continues the Publication Order of Orchard Mysteries Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Relatively Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Relatively Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Relatively Dead Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Seeing the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Seeing the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Relatively Dead Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Defending the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Defending the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Relatively Dead Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Watch for the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Watch for the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Relatively Dead Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Search for the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Search for the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Relatively Dead Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Revealing the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Revealing the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Relatively Dead Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Murder at the Mansion
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at the Mansion as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Victorian Village Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Killer in the Carriage House
A gripping mystery unfolds in Killer in the Carriage House as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Victorian Village Mysteries Books series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
The Secret Staircase
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Victorian Village Mysteries Books with The Secret Staircase, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Once She Knew
Once She Knew is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sheila Connolly have come to expect.
Reunion with Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in Reunion with Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Size Matters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Size Matters, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
The Rising of the Moon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Rising of the Moon, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Kept in the Dark
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Kept in the Dark, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
An Open Book
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with An Open Book, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Under the Hill
Under the Hill continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Necessary Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in A Necessary Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Cozy Case Files Volume 5
Cozy Case Files Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cozy Case Files Volume 6
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books with Cozy Case Files Volume 6, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Cozy Case Files Volume 12
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books with Cozy Case Files Volume 12, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Thin Ice: Crime Stories by New England Writers
The investigation intensifies in Thin Ice: Crime Stories by New England Writers, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sheila Connolly's creation.
Blood Moon
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Moon as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Sheila Connolly's mastery of suspense.
Writes of Passage
Writes of Passage continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Edgar Allan Cozy
Edgar Allan Cozy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Noir at the Salad Bar: Culinary Tales with a Bite
Noir at the Salad Bar: Culinary Tales with a Bite continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cozy Case Files Volume 5
Cozy Case Files Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sheila Connolly's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cozy Case Files Volume 6
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Cozy Case Files Volume 6, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
Cozy Case Files Volume 12
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Cozy Case Files Volume 12, another outstanding contribution from Sheila Connolly.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sheila Connolly?
Sheila Connolly is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 62 books. Popular series include Publication Order of County Cork Books, Publication Order of County Cork Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Glassblowing Mysteries Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Sheila Connolly series to start with?
For readers new to Sheila Connolly's work, the Publication Order of County Cork Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 8 books. Begin with Buried in a Bog to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Sheila Connolly written?
Sheila Connolly has written over 62 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Sheila Connolly books in order?
Yes, reading Sheila Connolly's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Sheila Connolly write in?
Sheila Connolly writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 62 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Sheila Connolly's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Sheila Connolly's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Sheila Connolly's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Sheila Connolly's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of County Cork Books series. The first book, Buried in a Bog, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.