Adrian McKinty

Adrian McKinty was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the Troubles of the 1970s and 1980s. His father was a boilermaker and ship's engineer and his mother a secretary. Adrian went to Oxford University on a full scholarship to study philosophy before emigrating to the United States to become a high school English teacher. His debut crime novel, Dead I Well May Be, was shortlisted for the 2004 Dagger Award and was optioned by Universal Pictures. His books have won the Edgar Award, the Ned Kelly Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award and have been translated into over 20 languages. Adrian is a reviewer and critic for the Sydney Morning Herald, the Irish Times and The Guardian. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
What genres does Adrian McKinty write?

He primarily writes crime fiction and thrillers, often police procedurals or noir-tinged mysteries with a propulsive, page-turning style. Many novels are rooted in Northern Ireland and the Troubles.

What series has he written and which books are in the Troubles Trilogy?

He is best known for the Detective Sean Duffy series. The Troubles Trilogy (Sean Duffy) includes The Cold Cold Ground, I Hear the Sirens in the Street, and In the Morning I'll Be Gone; other Sean Duffy titles and standalone thrillers also appear in his bibliography.

If I’m new to his work, where should I start?

For his Northern Ireland crime fiction, start with The Cold Cold Ground (beginning of the Troubles Trilogy). For a standalone contemporary thriller, try The Chain. Dead I Well May Be is also his debut crime novel if you want to see his earlier work.

Has Adrian McKinty won major awards or recognition?

Yes. His books have won the Edgar Award, Ned Kelly Award, Anthony Award and Barry Award; his debut was shortlisted for the 2004 Dagger Award. His work has been translated into over 20 languages.

In what formats are his books available?

His books are available in multiple formats, including paperback, ebook and audiobook.