Alex Barclay

Barclay studied journalism at university and worked for a period in fashion and beauty journalism as a copywriter in the RTÉ Guide.

In 2003, she left the fashion industry to write Darkhouse, the first of two novels featuring NYPD detective Joe Lucchesi. Her second novel, The Caller, was released in 2007, and Last Call in 2008. She won the Ireland AM Crime Fiction Award at the Irish Book Awards for her third novel, Blood Runs Cold.

What genre does Alex Barclay write?

Alex Barclay primarily writes crime fiction and thrillers, often with police-procedural and psychological-suspense elements.

Which recurring characters or series does she have?

Her work includes books featuring NYPD detective Joe Lucchesi (Darkhouse and The Caller are cited as Joe Lucchesi novels) and a Ren Bryce series (Blood Runs Cold and The Drowning Child are listed as Ren Bryce titles).

Where is a good place to start reading Alex Barclay?

Two common entry points are Darkhouse (her debut and the first Joe Lucchesi novel) or Blood Runs Cold (an award-winning Ren Bryce novel).

What awards has Alex Barclay won?

She won the Ireland AM Crime Fiction Award at the Irish Book Awards for her novel Blood Runs Cold.

What is the recommended reading order for her Joe Lucchesi and Ren Bryce books?

For Joe Lucchesi read Darkhouse first, then The Caller. For Ren Bryce start with Blood Runs Cold and then The Drowning Child, as those titles are listed together for that character.