The Wrath of Angels
In the depths of the
Maine woods, the wreckage of an aeroplane is discovered. There are no
bodies, and no such plane has ever been reported missing, but men both
good and evil have been seeking it for a long, long time. What the
wreckage conceals is more important than money: it is power. Hidden in
the plane is a list of names, a record of those who have struck a deal
with the Devil. Now a battle is about to commence between those who want the list to remain secret and those who believe that it represents a
crucial weapon in the struggle against the forces of darkness.
The race to secure the prize draws in private detective Charlie Parker, a
man who knows more than most about the nature of the terrible evil that
seeks to impose itself on the world, and who fears that his own name may be on the list. It lures others too: a beautiful, scarred woman with a
taste for killing; a silent child who remembers his own death; and the
serial killer known as the Collector, who sees in the list new lambs for his slaughter.
But as the rival forces descend upon this
northern state, the woods prepare to meet them, for the forest depths
hide other secrets.
Someone has survived the crash.
Some thing has survived the crash.
And it is waiting...
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John Connolly
John Connolly’s writing explores the dark corridors where crime, horror, and the supernatural collide. Born in Dublin in 1968, Connolly’s journey into storytelling was anything but predictable. After earning degrees in English and journalism, he started his career as a freelance journalist, contributing to The Irish Times. But it wasn’t long before the allure of fiction pulled him away from articles and into the world of novels.
Connolly’s first novel, Every Dead Thing, marked the beginning of the now-iconic Charlie Parker series, a gripping collection of crime thrillers laced with elements of the supernatural. The novel, praised for its atmospheric tension and deeply flawed characters, earned Connolly the Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel in 2000, making him the first non-American author to receive this honor. This achievement set the stage for a career built on blending crime fiction with darker, almost mythic elements that resonate with fans of both mystery and horror.
Charlie Parker
The Charlie Parker series is a haunting journey into the shadows, where the line between the living and the dead often blurs. At its heart is Charlie Parker, a troubled private investigator whose personal tragedy shapes his relentless pursuit of justice in a world steeped in darkness. Connolly's blending of crime, supernatural elements, and psychological suspense creates a unique atmosphere that lingers long after the page is turned.
Charlie Parker consists of twenty-three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
