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This month's newsletter discuses the life and works of Irish author John Connolly. Mr Connolly is an Irish mystery writer whose novels have captivated audiences around the world. In this newsletter, we'll explore the life, career, and legacy of this enigmatic author.
His works are featured on Amazon.com as well as other places but without further discussion, let's delve a bit into this interesting author's life and body of work for the July newsletter.
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The newsletter for the month of July takes a look at the life and works of Irish American author, John Connolly. He was born May 31, 1968 is an Irish writer who wrote more than 31 novels but is best known for his successful Charlie Parker series. Connolly was educated at Synge Street CBS and graduated with a BA in English from Trinity College in Dublin. He also received a Masters in journalism from Dublin City University.
Before settling into life as a full-time novelist, he worked as a journalist, a barman, a local government official, a waiter and a gofer at Harrods department store in London.
Connolly's debut novel introduced readers to detective Charlie Parker, a tormented former police officer haunted by the murder of his wife and daughter. This tense and atmospheric novel set the stage for the rest of the series, establishing Connolly as a master of the mystery genre.
After five years as a freelance journalist for The Irish Times newspaper, he became frustrated with the profession, and began to write his first novel, "Every Dead Thing". In his spare time, he continued to contribute articles to the paper, most frequently, he did interviews with other established authors.
His novel, "Every Dead Thing" introduced readers to the anti-hero Charlie Parker, a former police officer hunting the killer of his wife and daughter. The Charlie Parker series contains 22 books in all. It was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel and went on to win the 2000 Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel, making Connolly the first author outside of the US to win.
Connolly's books have been met with widespread critical acclaim, earning him numerous awards and nominations. Reviewers have praised his vivid imagery, complex characters, and taut plotting, as well as his ability to seamlessly merge elements of different genres into a cohesive whole.
Connolly's readership is similarly devoted, with many fans eagerly awaiting each new installment in the Parker series. His works have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, cementing his place as one of the most important and influential mystery writers of our time.
John Connolly's writing has had a profound impact on the mystery and thriller genres, and his work continues to inspire and influence other writers to this day. His gritty yet poetic style, and his willingness to tackle difficult and unsettling subject matter, have helped to redefine what is possible in crime fiction. His novels have also shown a remarkable ability to cross over into other genres, including horror, fantasy, and historical fiction.
John Connolly has established himself as one of the most important and innovative voices in modern mystery fiction. His novels are a masterclass in storytelling, combining elements of horror, fantasy, and crime to create a unique and unforgettable reading experience.
Connolly was drawn to the tradition of American crime fiction, because it seemed the best medium through which he could explore the issues of compassion, morality, reparation and salvation. He credits veteran authors Ross Macdonald, James Lee Burke, and Ed McBain as influences, and is often praised for writing in a rich and introspective style of prose.
With several new projects in the works, including a TV adaptation of the Parker series, Connolly's star shows no signs of fading anytime soon.
Well, I hope you enjoyed this month’s newsletter featuring John Connolly and hope you are enjoying the summer months. July is a great month for roller coasters and reading great mysteries. Catch you next month, dear readers! |
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In last my last newsletter, I asked how many books did Dahl have that were translated into English?
This question was answered by member Elfycia Lee ☮  who provided this answer: Thank you for your newsletter. I've never heard of this author so it was an interesting read. The answer to your question: "How many books did Dahl have that were translated into English?" It's six. The Fourth Man (2007), The Man in the Window (2008), The Last Fix (2009)
Lethal Investments (2011), The Courier (2015), Faithless (2017), The Ice Swimmer (2018). Although, I have to say it's a mystery why Google mentioned six books, but listed seven. So there...
I appreciated getting this answer from her and will contact her to send her a MB of her choice for her response.♥
In this month's newsletter, I posted a question about how many books did Connolly have in the Charlie Parker series? The newsletter mentions how many languages his works were translated into. The reader who answers both the newsletter question and identifies the answer to the question will get two MBs of their choice. 5 readers can submit answers to these questions and be awarded a MB for their time.
July is a great month for vacationing, and I hope you are enjoying the warm summer days and nights. Till next time, my readers. Enjoy the mystery. |
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