Boston Crime Thriller Books in Order

Boston detective Michael Kelly investigates a girl's murder near the neighborhood where he grew up. Connections to both police officers and the Irish mob become essential as the case reveals a conspiracy involving organized crime and city politics.

A convenience store clerk's murder draws Boston detective Michael Kelly into a case involving a business protected by the Irish mob. With rival gangs approaching open conflict, he must identify the killer before further violence overwhelms the city.

Detective Michael Kelly investigates a priest's murder at a Boston church and recognizes links to an unsolved case. As the FBI joins the investigation, he turns to neighborhood connections to pursue a killer driven by a personal vision of justice.

Successive explosions strike downtown Boston, sending Detective Michael Kelly and his team after a bomber whose plans remain unclear. Evidence leads to an uncooperative inmate, making his information essential to identifying the next targets before another attack occurs.

The Boston police chief's son disappears during a harbor cruise, and Detective Michael Kelly investigates the suspicious circumstances. Partnered with newcomer Mark Cahill, he encounters a decades-old secret and a criminal determined to keep the truth from emerging.