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Tag Archives: Irish literature
An UnderratedRead Revisited: The Well of Ice (An Inishowen Mystery Book 3) – Andrea Carter
(reviewed by Ann Onymous ) “It always amazes me how any version of the same story can circulate in a small town.” If you love an Irish mystery – and who doesn’t? You’ll enjoy this story given to us from … Continue reading
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Tagged cozy mystery, Irish literature, murder
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The Well of Ice (An Inishowen Mystery Book 3) – Andrea Carter
(reviewed by Ann Onymous ) “It always amazes me how any version of the same story can circulate in a small town.” If you love an Irish mystery – and who doesn’t? You’ll enjoy this story given to us from … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged cozy mystery, Irish literature
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The Ghosts of Galway – Ken Bruen
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “It’s not that the Irish Are cynical. It’s simply that they have a wonderful Lack of respect For everything and everybody.” Brendan Behan Former ex-guarda , current Jameson- loving PI Jack Taylor loves to quote famous … Continue reading
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Tagged book, book reviews, crime fiction, Irish literature, thrillers
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The Big O – Declan Burke
Check it out! Have you ever stumbled across a novel that contains such an implausible plot and a vague setting—and it doesn’t even allow you to feel for any of the characters? Believe it or not, I did—and I ate … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-hero, Irish literature, satire
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Sanctuary – Ken Bruen
Check this out! P.I. and former guard Jack Taylor isn’t the most likeable guy. Through the years, he’s managed to make more enemies than friends. In fact, he’s known more for being a drunk than an investigator. That means that … Continue reading