{"product_id":"9780312378271","title":"Priest : A Jack Taylor Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePriest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Ken Bruen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIreland, awash with cash and greed, no longer turns to the church for solace or comfort. But the decapitation of Father Joyce in a Galway confessional horrifies even the most jaded citizen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Taylor, devastated by the recent trauma of personal loss, has always believed himself to be beyond salvation. But a new job offers a fresh start, and an unexpected partnership provides hope that his one desperate vision--of family--might yet be fulfilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn eerie mix of exorcism, a predatory stalker, and unlikely attraction conspires to lure him into a murderous web of dark conspiracies. The specter of a child haunts every waking moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplosive, unsettling, and totally original, Ken Bruen's writing captures the brooding landscape of Irish society at a time of social and economic upheaval. \u003ci\u003ePriest \u003c\/i\u003eis evidence of an unmistakable literary talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There's music in his lament for the corruption of innocence and the loss of faith--in the government and the clergy--in 'the new Ireland,' even as he does battle with the demons that have claimed his own soul.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bruen exploits the dark potential of the mystery form to its fullest...If a bottle of Bushmills could talk, it would sound like Jack Taylor.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Spare and unforgiving, Bruen's novels are among the best.” —\u003ci\u003eRocky Mountain News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If your vision of Ireland still includes blarney and shamrocks, Ken Bruen is the writer to bring you up to date...Bruen is a wonderful writer. His prose is lean and spare and fun.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bruen has established himself as a master of hard-boiled noir.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Miami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePriest\u003c\/i\u003e again dazzles with the unique, staccato sarcasm of Jack Taylor.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Plain Dealer (Cleveland)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bruen writes tight, urgent, powerful prose, his dialogue is harsh and authentic and Jack Taylor has become one of today's most interesting shamuses.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Times (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdgar Allen Poe Award Nominee (2008), Nominated Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee (2008)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312378271\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40663971791054,"sku":"9780312378271","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_dcdd9805-d511-4756-b410-36f6879f5e53.jpg?v=1639625882","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312378271","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}