Tag Archives: Irish literature

An UnderratedRead Revisited: The Well of Ice (An Inishowen Mystery Book 3) – Andrea Carter

Posted on September 28, 2022 by J D Jung

(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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The Well of Ice (An Inishowen Mystery Book 3) – Andrea Carter

Posted on November 9, 2020 by J D Jung

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The Ghosts of Galway – Ken Bruen

Posted on January 31, 2018 by J D Jung

(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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The Big O – Declan Burke

Posted on February 19, 2012 by J D Jung

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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Sanctuary – Ken Bruen

Posted on February 13, 2012 by J D Jung

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 →

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