Death in Dublin : A Peter McGarr Mystery
Author(s): Bartholomew Gill
The theft of the Book of Kells -- an exquisite ninth-century amalgam of Christian doctrine and Celtic legend -- from the Trinity College library is, in itself, a most shocking crime. But it is the brutal slaying of a night watchman that throws Peter McGarr of the Dublin Murder Squad into the mix. Forced to share investigative duties equally with a publicity-hungry co-Chief Superintendent, McGarr is soon entangled in a twisted web of murder, thievery, back-biting politics, and dark pagan rituals. And surely more blood will flow as secrets, deceptions, and well-guarded lies come to light -- forcing an intrepid detective to doubt the loyalties of even his closest compatriots -- in a chilling case that threatens to bring about nothing less than the destruction of contemporary Irish society.
Review(s):
“Splendidly sharp and entertaining.”
“Bartholomew Gill writes with literary grace. [His] dialogue sings with an Irish lilt.”
“A not-to-be-missed series.”
“His mysteries are so very good.”
“Gill never fails to deliver.”
“Evocative...literate and unsentimental...pure pleasure.”
“A must read.”
“A superb exposition of Ireland’s religious development and a touching look into McGarr’s heart.”
“This is a spectacularly suspenseful book...a wonderful exploration of Irish culture. Gill’s last case is a masterpiece.”
“Will knock your socks off...[Gill] is at the top of his always impressive form.”
ISBN: 9780060008505