Carlene O'Connor is known for her cozy mystery novels set in Ireland. She authored the charming Murder in an Irish Village and Murder at an Irish Wedding, blending mystery with delightful glimpses of Irish life.
If you enjoy reading books by Carlene O’Connor then you might also like the following authors:
Sheila Connolly's mysteries are cozy and charming, set in inviting communities that readers can genuinely enjoy spending time in. Her style gently pulls you into small-town life, filled with intriguing characters and subtle humor.
Readers who enjoy Carlene O’Connor's lively village mysteries might appreciate Connolly's Buried in a Bog, which is set in rural Ireland and involves unraveling family secrets as well as tricky murder puzzles.
Peggy Ehrhart crafts cozy mysteries that revolve around knitting and crafting communities, creating a sense of warmth and easy-going friendship.
Her storytelling offers humor, likable characters, and a relaxed atmosphere, a great fit for readers who love the cozy, community vibes in Carlene O’Connor's books.
Murder, She Knit introduces Pamela Paterson, an amateur sleuth whose love for knitting and mystery-solving pairs well with a delightful cast of friends.
Ellie Griffiths writes atmospheric mysteries with enjoyable protagonists, placing them in richly detailed landscapes with plenty of suspense and intrigue. Her focus on distinctive settings and engaging characters draws you into the story easily.
Fans of Carlene O'Connor who enjoy mysteries in vividly described locations might appreciate Griffiths' novel The Crossing Places, featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway as she uncovers buried secrets along England's coast.
Rhys Bowen's mysteries offer humor and adventure set against well-researched historical backdrops, with engaging and relatable protagonists. Her stories feel warmly familiar yet fresh, combining amateur sleuthing with cultural and historical detail.
Fans of Carlene O'Connor's cozy Irish setting and characters could enjoy Bowen’s Murphy's Law, the charming first mystery in her Molly Murphy series, following an Irish immigrant stepping into early 20th-century America with spunk and determination.
Paige Shelton combines cozy mysteries with charming small-town settings and lovable characters.
She creates stories with engaging plots, relatable protagonists, and gentle humor—a pleasant treat for Carlene O'Connor fans who prefer mysteries that center around charming communities.
Shelton's book Thin Ice, which begins a new series set in remote Alaska, offers readers an inviting setting, quirky townsfolk, and intriguing mysteries.
If you're a fan of Carlene O'Connor's mix of mystery, humor, and cozy small-town backdrops, Kylie Logan could be your next favorite. Logan's mysteries are known for their friendly style, clever plots, and likable characters who feel like neighbors.
In her charming series opener, Irish Stewed, Logan introduces readers to Laurel Inwood, a chef tackling crime while managing a cozy pub in Ohio, with plenty of humor and suspense.
Lucy Burdette brings readers straight into the inviting atmosphere of Key West, Florida, where mystery and delicious food collide. Fans of cozy mysteries featuring vivid settings and lively characters, like those in Carlene O'Connor's books, will enjoy Burdette's stories.
Her novel An Appetite for Murder introduces Hayley Snow, a passionate food critic who gets caught up in solving murders amid island life and mouthwatering cuisine.
Readers who appreciate the charming village settings and engaging mystery puzzles in Carlene O'Connor's Irish County mysteries will find much to love in Vicki Delany. Delany offers readers entertaining mysteries filled with humor, friendship, and intriguing characters.
Start with her enjoyable book Elementary, She Read, where protagonist Gemma Doyle runs a Sherlock Holmes-themed bookstore, encountering quirky clues and suspicious happenings in a cozy Cape Cod town.
Jenn McKinlay's cozy mysteries sparkle with humor, friendship, and quirky plotlines, making them easy and enjoyable reads for Carlene O'Connor fans. McKinlay crafts characters readers instantly connect with in small-town settings rich in community and warmth.
Her novel Books Can Be Deceiving kicks off her Library Lover's Mystery series, featuring librarian Lindsey Norris who turns amateur detective when murder disrupts her peaceful New England town.
Like Carlene O'Connor, Kate Collins writes mysteries full of wit, warmth, and engaging relationships set in charming communities. Collins infuses her stories with humor, intriguing mysteries, and memorable characters readers will want to spend time with.
In her entertaining novel Mum's the Word, readers meet Abby Knight, a spirited florist whose life becomes entwined with murder and mystery, all starting at her flower shop.
Julie Hyzy writes cozy mysteries featuring charming characters and entertaining plots that highlight hospitality settings.
Her engaging writing brings humor and warmth to each story, and readers who enjoyed Carlene O'Connor's village mysteries will appreciate Hyzy's similar small-town vibe.
A great book to check out is State of the Onion, the first novel featuring White House chef Olivia Paras unraveling secrets within political circles.
Fans of Carlene O'Connor's cozy mysteries set in quaint locales will appreciate Hannah Dennison's appealing style. Dennison's mysteries blend witty plots with quirky characters, usually set in picturesque English settings filled with amusing misadventures.
If you're looking to try Dennison’s books, start with Murder at Honeychurch Hall, which introduces readers to antique expert Kat Stanford uncovering unexpected mysteries among eccentric villagers.
If you like how Carlene O'Connor's stories combine suspense with elements of humor and community, Catriona McPherson might become a new favorite. McPherson creates memorable characters and intricate mysteries, often set during intriguing historical periods.
A standout is Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains, a delightful cozy mystery in Scotland with a spirited amateur detective solving domestic crimes with charm and intelligence.
Andrea Carter crafts atmospheric mysteries set in rural Irish communities, much like Carlene O'Connor’s engaging Irish village settings. Carter's storytelling style emphasizes engaging locales, intriguing relationships, and relatable emotions.
A great introduction to her books is Death at Whitewater Church, featuring solicitor and amateur sleuth Benedicta "Ben" O'Keeffe, whose investigations expose the secrets lurking beneath the quiet village surface.
Maddie Day offers cozy mysteries with delightful plots and easygoing humor, fitting nicely with readers who enjoy Carlene O'Connor. Day's novels focus on charming settings and everyday people getting entangled in unexpected mysteries.
To experience Day’s writing, try Flipped for Murder, where restaurant owner Robbie Jordan becomes an accidental crime solver in a small-town Indiana diner filled with warm-hearted regulars and intriguing puzzles.