Maggie McConnon

1 Series

Maggie McConnon is the pen name of American author Maggie Barbieri, known for her cozy mystery novels. Raised in New York within an Irish cultural environment, her family includes Irish musicians, and she was an Irish stepdancer. McConnon draws inspiration from her grandparents' stories of their homeland for her Belfast McGrath series.

In "Wedding Bel Blues" by Maggie McConnon, Belfast McGrath returns to her Irish family in Foster's Landing after her culinary career falters. Named maid-of-honor for her cousin Caleigh's wedding, Bel uncovers Caleigh's secret one-night stand, who later dies suspiciously at the reception. As Bel investigates the potential murder, she reconnects with her former love, Detective Kevin Hanson. Amidst heartbreak and homicide, Bel must solve the mystery to start anew and escape her past.