Caimh McDonnell

Caimh McDonnell is a highly accomplished author, television writer, and stand-up comedian from Dublin, Ireland. With a background in comedy, McDonnell has a unique ability to create witty and incisive takes on the human condition, getting to the heart of each character while also crafting compelling narratives. His books, including the popular Dublin Trilogy series, are known for their suspenseful tones, rich ambiance, and intricately woven characters.

McDonnell's writing is highly regarded within the industry, earning him a BAFTA nomination for his television writing work and a worldwide audience of readers. His books have been ranked #1 in their Amazon categories in the UK, Ireland, and the USA, and have been translated into several languages. His debut novel, 'A Man with One of Those Faces,' was nominated for best novel at the 2017 CAP awards, and his book 'I Have Sinned' was shortlisted for the Kindle Storyteller Award 2019.

In addition to his work as a novelist, McDonnell is also the author of 'The Stranger Times' series, which combines his distinctive dark wit with his love of the weird and wonderful. He has performed stand-up comedy around the world, including at the Edinburgh Festival, and has supported notable acts such as Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney on tour. He currently resides in Manchester, where he can be found happily writing his next book in the office in the back garden, with only his dog and his imagination for company.
Dublin Trilogy Books
# Title Year
1 A Man With One of Those Faces 2016
2 The Day That Never Comes 2017
3 Angels in the Moonlight 2017
4 Last Orders 2018
5 Dead Man's Sins 2021
6 Firewater Blues 2022
7 The Family Jewels 2022
8 Escape From Victory 2023
Dublin Trilogy Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Angels in the Moonlight 2017
2 Dead Man's Sins 2021
3 Firewater Blues 2022
4 A Man With One of Those Faces 2016
5 The Day That Never Comes 2017
6 Last Orders 2018
7 The Family Jewels 2022
8 Escape From Victory 2023
McGarry Stateside Books
# Title Year
1 Disaster Inc 2018
2 Good Deeds and Bad Intentions 2018
3 I Have Sinned 2019
4 The Quiet Man 2020
5 Other Plans 2023
MCM Investigations Books
# Title Year
1 The Final Game 2020
2 Deccie Must Die 2022
Stranger Times Books (as C.K. McDonnell)
# Title Year
1 The Stranger Times 2021
2 This Charming Man 2022
3 Love Will Tear Us Apart 2023
4 Relight My Fire 2024
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Welcome to Nowhere 2020
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 How To Send a Message 2019
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Sisters Gonna Work It Out 2007
2 Smithy's Revenge 2018
3 Bloody Christmas 2019
Caimh McDonnell Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Book of Angels 2016