C.S. O’Cinneide

C.S. O'Cinneide is a highly accomplished author and blogger, best known for her work in the thriller and noir genres. She runs a popular website, She Kills Lit, where she features women writers in these categories. O'Cinneide has gained a significant following and critical acclaim for her writing, including an Edgar nomination.

O'Cinneide's debut novel, Petra's Ghost, is a dark thriller set on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain. The novel was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award in 2019, highlighting its impact and popularity among readers. In addition to her debut novel, O'Cinneide is also the author of the Candace Starr crime series. This series features a six-foot-three hitwoman named Candace Starr, and it follows her hard-boiled antics. O'Cinneide's latest work, Eve's Rib, is a domestic thriller with a supernatural twist.

C.S. O'Cinneide is not only a talented writer but also a dedicated blogger and supporter of women writers in the thriller and noir genres. She lives in Guelph, Ontario, with her husband, who is an Irish ex-pat and her constant muse. O'Cinneide's work has gained significant recognition and acclaim, including an Edgar nomination and a Goodreads Choice Award nomination, solidifying her position as a prominent voice in the thriller and noir genres.
Candace Starr Books
# Title Year
1 The Starr Sting Scale 2020
2 Starr Sign 2021
3 Starr for Hire 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Petra's Ghost 2019
2 Eve's Rib 2022
C.S. O’Cinneide Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Canada: 101 Stories of Love Gratitude 2017