Perri O'Shaughnessy

1 series 11 books in order 1 standalone book

Perri O'Shaughnessy is the pen name used by sisters Mary and Pamela O'Shaughnessy, who reside in Northern California. Pamela holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and previously worked as a trial lawyer for sixteen years. Mary has experience as a former editor and writer for multimedia projects.

Known for
Nina Reilly

Series by Perri O'Shaughnessy

Nina Reilly

10 books in order · 1995–2007

  1. Cover of Motion to Suppress

    Motion to Suppress

    1995 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    Returning from her late shift as a barmaid at a casino in Lake Tahoe, Misty Patterson struck her violently jealous husband in self-defense. She…

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  2. Cover of Invasion of Privacy

    Invasion of Privacy

    2007 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    Twelve years ago, a young girl disappeared. Now a filmmaker has made a movie about it. The girl's parents call it invasion of privacy. A woman lawyer…

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  3. Cover of Obstruction of Justice

    Obstruction of Justice

    1998 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    Lightning strikes twice. Two people have died in Lake Tahoe in shocking accidents. In a nearly empty parking lot, a hit-and-run driver kills…

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  4. Cover of Breach of Promise (Nina Reilly)

    Breach of Promise (Nina Reilly)

    1998 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    In Lake Tahoe, attorney Nina Reilly takes on the case of Lindy Markov, who seeks financial support from her former business partner and lover, Mike…

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  5. Cover of Acts of Malice

    Acts of Malice

    1999 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    The New York Times bestselling Nina Reilly novels have dazzled both readers and critics with their crackling blend of legal suspense and taut human…

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  6. Cover of Move to Strike

    Move to Strike

    2007 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    MOVE TO STRIKE New York Times bestselling author Perri O'Shaughnessy takes the courtroom thriller to breathtaking new heights in Move to Strike, a…

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  7. Cover of Writ of Execution

    Writ of Execution

    2001 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    Critics call Perri O’Shaughnessy’s legal thrillers “terrific...will keep you turning the pages into the night” (USA Today) and “gripping” (San…

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  8. Cover of Unfit to practice

    Unfit to practice

    2002 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    Nina Reilly, an attorney known for pushing the boundaries of legal ethics, faces a professional crisis when her unlocked truck is stolen in Lake…

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  9. Cover of Presumption of Death

    Presumption of Death

    2003 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    New York Times bestselling author Perri O’Shaughnessy has garnered impressive acclaim for her tough, passionate thrillers set against the lush Lake…

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  10. Cover of Unlucky in law

    Unlucky in law

    2004 · Perri O'Shaughnessy

    Nina Reilly, an attorney, takes on the case of Stefan Wyatt, a two-time felon accused of robbing a grave and murdering a young woman, with her…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Case of lies
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Perri O'Shaughnessy written?

We list 11 books by Perri O'Shaughnessy across 1 series, published between 1995–2007 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Perri O'Shaughnessy's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Motion to Suppress.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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