I love this series so much! This one felt reminiscent of the early books in the series, in a way that I enjoyed. Charlie Parker is getting older, and I'm very curious to see where Connolly is going with his series-long storyline about who/ what exactly Charlie is... As always, I enjoyed the back and forth between the ongoing storyline to that effect and the current mystery. This one had a lot more of the supernatural elements that were present in the early series, and that is something I really enjoyed seeing revived in a big way. The book reminded me that there is a lot of backstory here, and I feel like it is going to become increasingly relevant as the books continue, so it may be time to go back and reread/relisten!

For what it's worth, I wouldn't recommend this one if you have not been keeping up with the series - lots of characters and references are dropped in here that won't mean anything if you are not familiar with the Parker universe, and then you would miss a lot of the relevance and intriguing developments.

Charlie Parker is hired by a young artist to find her boyfriend, an ex-military who's disturbingly fled for unknown reasons. Meanwhile, an American mobster has made the mistake of abducting children from a Mexican cartel boss, leading to an escalating trail of violence and bodies. When they lead back to Maine, Parker will meet a danger he could never have imagined.
This is another gripping tale in the Charlie Parker series, with a complex and mysterious plot.Connolly's writing is a strong as ever, and the book is very engrossing. The only things keeping this from being a 5-star read for me are that I found it to be too long - there were a few spots I skimmed some pages of mildly interesting, but otherwise irrelevant-to-the-plot information, and the fact that the finale was pretty rushed and anticlimactic. 4-4.5*

Exceptional children are kidnapped from a Mexican cartel boss willing to bulldoze heaven and earth to retrieve them. Characters vanish, some reappear with their hearts carved out and whatever theme music accompanies the most compelling supernatural sleuth in literature begins playing.

Private Investigator Charlie Parker specializes in grisly, otherworldly mysteries and Connolly serves up a solid offering in The Children of Eve. Parker has battled a veritable museum of intensely menacing villains over the years and two in this novel are as creepily-drawn as any in the series. The narrative structure is compelling, a smooth blend of first and third person. It’s horror, it’s mystery, it’s crime, so many genres are satisfying bent. It takes a little time to fully blossom, but the second half pulsates with thrills and we receive a hellacious climax.

Parker's two daughters fit well into the story. Sam is alive and remains introspective about her father's work. Jennifer is dead and remains a child-like apparition watching over dear old dad. We encounter Louis, a dapper ex-assassin (an especially interesting and fun supporting character) with his partner Angel in scenes billed to please long-time readers of the series.

This is a serviceable entry. It should bring in new fans and make happy those who have been along for the ride since the incredible Every Dead Thing introduced readers to ex-cop "Birdman" Charlie Parker. The ending of Eve entices possible future threads and I look forward to seeing where this skilled writer takes us.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria Books for the review copy.

Really enjoyed my first Charlie Parker novel. The story was great and quite unique with twists that I didn't see coming. It's nothing like your typical supernatural thrillers. 4.25 out of 5 stars. Full review to come soon.

Private investigator Charlie Parker takes on a missing person case, which has links to the disappearance of children connected to a cartel boss. Another enjoyable entry in the series, especially when Angel and Louis show up, and it has more than a few sly surprises in store. I've been a fan of John Connolly's since 2001, and as long as he keeps putting out great thrillers like this, I always will be.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

John Connolly's Charlie Parker series is the best series out there. 20+ books strong and they keep getting better. Amazing. I thought the ending of this one was a bit rushed but other than that I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series...it's getting good...

Thank you NetGalley for the arc! Since this was the ebook I had to read this one with Jeff Harding's narrator voice in my head.

This is one of my first DNF's ever. I just couldn't get into the story. It starts very slowly, at least for me and the disparate storylines made it difficult for me to keep going. I have read other reviews of people who really enjoyed it but it didn't work for me.

John Connolly’s Parker series never disappoints, and this novel is no exception. The characters of Louis and Angel, and Moxie always a bonus in each novel. Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

I very much enjoyed this book. The writing was great and the characters were well developed. I hope to read more from this author in the future.

PI Charlie Parker is on the hunt again; this time, he has been hired by an artist friend to find her
missing boyfriend.
And of course, Parker becomes embroiled in a search that drags him into and through an underground
stolen Peruvian and Mexican artifacts ring where killing and maiming is all in a days.work.
The suspense is intense and non stop as Parker gets closer to finding the missing boyfriend,
only to get closer, at the same time, to the ruthless killer who is now after him as well.
In depth history and paper on the artifacts as well as background on the smuggling and
moving of the items, over the years.
Good read.

A masterfully twisty, exceptionally riveting, new novel in John Connolly's out-of-this-world exciting Charlie Parker Mystery Series, THE CHILDREN OF EVE is Book 22. If you are a devotee of this Series, you already know what to expect, BUT: Mr. Connolly surpasses even the so-perfect past entries! If you've not yet encountered "the Charlie Parker Experience," oh! you are in for a TREAT of Surprise and Delight, Fear and Terror, Metaphysical and Psychological and Emotional Thrills! This Series is truly like no other; and I think reading the Series from first entry to Current, in consecutive order, would be truly paradisical.

Release May 6, 2025

A frightful journey through an intricate plot that is characteristic of the Charlie Parker’s series.
Looking forward to what will be the next instalment and how the story will evolve in the honeycomb world.

This is the 22nd Charlie Parker novel. Charlie Parker is a private investigator. In this novel he is hired to find the missing boyfriend of a local artist.
The story begins with 3 separate storylines that then converge for a big twist ending.
Masterfully written and full of suspense.
I enjoyed this book

"The Children of Eve" by John Connolly - Out May 6, 2025 - 5 Stars

John Connolly delivers another strong installment in the Charlie Parker series, starting with what seems like a simple missing-person case that quickly escalates into something far more dangerous. Parker finds himself entangled with drug dealers, cartels, professional killers, and the looming presence of an ancient, unsettling force.

Familiar characters like Angel and Louis, along with Parker’s living and lost daughters, add depth to the narrative, while Connolly’s signature blend of crime and the supernatural keeps the story engaging. The mix of gritty realism and eerie mythology makes for a compelling read that keeps you turning the pages.

For longtime fans, this novel doesn’t disappoint—it’s another intense, well-crafted entry in the series. Looking forward to seeing where Connolly takes Parker next.

I received this book as an ARC from Atria books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The Charlie Parker series continues to be so incredibly well done! Charlie is hired by a local artist to find her missing boyfriend, who was involved in a heist from a cartel boss, Blas Urrea. The stolen “items” are sought by multiple groups, at least one of which is terrifying. Jennifer has a large part in this book, as does Sam. It’s clear that something is awakening and looking for Jennifer and Charlie - the something from which Jennifer and Sam have sought to conceal themselves and their father. I can’t wait for the next installment!!! Highly recommend!!!

This is the first book I’ve read of his and thought it was really good. I needed a little bit of time as I was reading to figure out who the other people in the book were as this is his latest in a long line of books in this series. But it didn’t detract from it being an intriguing story. I really liked it!

Charlie Parker returns in John Connolly's "Children of Eve". Dark forces move against those who moved cargo from Mexico to the US with deadly results. Parker and his allies move on the outskirts of that conflict as they protect local residents who play a key role in the events. The action is fast and predictably brutal but understandable in context. The reveal of the cargo in question is especially chilling. I was glad to see so much attention paid to Parker's daughters in this volume. Overall, a welcome addition to the series that serves as a standalone thriller while moving the series long arc one step further along. More please!

The Charlie Parker series by John Connolly is one of my all-time favorite series. It is dark with complex characters who do questionable things in order to save people. The story has just enough supernatural in it to make it different than other crime stories.

In this newest edition to an excellent series, Connolly brings back Parker's daughter, who as a ghost/spirit tries to help her Dad save other kids from danger. This story has all of the familiar characters we have grown to love, and hate, and it also introduces some new ones.

Like the others in this series, this book is fast-paced and full of details that can get extremely dark and a little graphic at times, but it makes the story so much more intense and suspenseful.

I hope that Connolly keeps writing Parker stories because I have loved every single one of them and I recommend them all the time!

Thank you for the opportunity to preview The Children of Eve.
I am a fan of anything John Connolly but in particular the Charlie Parker series.
In his newest book, Connolly starts with a new approach and I began to wonder when Charlie would enter the plot. Not disappointed as Parker gets involved in finding a missing boyfriend of an artist.
He’s left with no trace and she asks Parker to find him.
As he begins to look for the missing man another storyline is being told. A group of unsavory people are looking for each other. One man is a crime lord in Mexico who is seeking a prized possession while two other men are in hiding as they took something from the crime lord. These two factions will fight each other for their own beliefs.
Who will win this battle while Parker is in the middle of the fight and is not aware of the consequences or impact this will cause for so many.
This book starts slow but quickly picks up as the bodies begin to fall and he realizes he is involved with some very bad people who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
This is different from other previous books and I really like this because you begin to see how Parker is changing with age and how he has become more of a watcher. We see that Sam is getting older and how this scares him. He’s got a lot more to worry about including his own mortality.
Connolly connects with his audience like no other and never ceases to amaze me.
The part I hate the most is that I have to wait for the next novel to ensure my hero Charlie Parker survives to fight another day.
5 stars!

I am a huge fan of the Charlie Parker books. I think the world Connolly has created is exceptional, dark but compelling.

This entry has less Charlie, Louis and Angel than you would expect but is still a “sucks you in” story. If you have read them all, you will realize the central crime before Parker does but the story and the journey is the point.

I feel like this is the start toward the end of this chapter of Parker’s story and that is something that makes me sad, these characters are not the type that come along every day. If the end is coming, I am there till the end but I also hope for more inter period stories. There’s so much still to learn!