'Blood Ties is a compulsive read: thought-provoking, compassionate,
and beautifully written. McGilloway is one of the finest crime
writers working today.' ANN CLEEVES 'A clever web of intrigue that
deepens and darkens as it twists' PETER JAMES on Gallows Lane 'Some
of the very best crime fiction being written today' LEE CHILD on
Bad Blood __________________ How can a dead woman avenge herself on
her killer twelve years after her murder? This is the puzzle facing
Ben Devlin in his latest case. He is called to the scene of a
murder - a man has been stabbed to death in his rented room and
when his identity is discovered Devlin feels a ghost walk over his
grave as he knows the name Brooklyn Harris well. As a teenager,
Harris beat his then-girlfriend Hannah Row to death, and then spent
twelve years in prison for the murder. As Devlin investigates the
dead man's movements since his release it becomes apparent Harris
has been grooming teenage girls online and then arranging to meet
them. But his activities have been discovered by others, notably a
vigilante, who goes straight to the top of Devlin's list of
suspects... until he uncovers that Harris was killed on the
anniversary of Hannah's death - just too big a coincidence in
Devlin's books. So Hannah's family join the ever-growing list of
suspects being interviewed by his team. And then forensics contact
Devlin with the astounding news that blood found on Harris's body
is a perfect match to that of Hannah Row's. Yet how can this be;
the girl was murdered many years ago - and Devlin doesn't believe
in ghosts. __________________ Praise for Brian McGilloway 'This
dazzling, labyrinthine debut impresses not only for the authentic
depiction of a troubled community and the conflicts of a fallible
detective, but also for the intense portrait of the borderlands
themselves; as beautiful and terrible as the secrets they keep'
Guardian 'McGilloway's Borderlands was one of last years most
impressive debuts. Does Gallows Lane pass the feared second-novel
test? Easily.' The Times 'McGilloway skilfully handles the tangled
threads of a conspiracy surrounding an old crime, to make a
satisfying mystery with an attractive central character.' Sunday
Telegraph 'One of the most original voices in the notably expanding
field of Irish crime fiction and this reviewer, for one, would like
to read more of DS Lucy Black.' Irish Independent 'Gallows Lane
shows just how mature the Irish crime thriller has become... A
cracking thriller and an interesting social document... not just
because of the twisting storyline, well drawn characters and fluid
dialogue, but also because of the authenticity of the themes.'
Sunday Business Post 'Sure to cement his position as one of the top
crime writers around... McGilloway has been described as the new
Ian Rankin and with very good reason.An accomplished dramatic,
well-paced novel that will have you gripped from the very start.'
Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'McGilloway manages to keep you
interested and guessing until the very last page. What also sets
this apart is the way he manages to instill even some of the most
minor characters with a humanity and interest not always apparent
in the crime thriller genre.' Newham Recorder 'Among the very
accomplished group of new Irish crime writers, McGilloway ranks
very high in his ability to evoke a particular milieu, to populate
it with interesting and believable characters and to structure his
stories around meaningful (if sometimes horrifying) metaphors.'
International Noir Fiction 'A seductive, compelling combination:
impeccable characterisation, beautiful writing and a first class
narrative. Borderlands is a terrific book, Gallows Lane an even
stronger sequel.' Material Witness 'Driven by real human
motivations, doubts and desires, Gallows Lane is a very rewarding
read.' The Irish Mail on Sunday 'McGilloway has followed up his
acclaimed crime fiction debut with another masterly thriller.'
Irish News 'A stunning second novel... taut and fast paced.
McGilloway has written another compelling book here with no cliches
or easy answers.' Verbal Magazine 'A ripping yarn that scorches its
way through an early summer heatwave... McGilloway is carving out a
thrilling crime fiction franchise... and this second offering does
not disappoint.' Tyrone Herald 'McGilloway's second Devlin mystery
gathers pace and tension.. as [Devlin] struggles to bring his
flawed police work to a just conclusion.' Financial Times 'A wildly
underrated author, his books are absolutely fantastic... [Preserve
the Dead] is a brilliant exploration of modern Ireland.' RTE Radio1
'Preserve the Dead is storytelling of the highest order from one of
Irish crime writing's most unassuming masters.' Irish Independent
'Like a snapshot of modern society... Engrossing.' Sunday
Independent 'McGilloway's novels are enjoyable police procedurals,
displaying his understanding of the evolving nature of criminal
enterprises in a world of porous national boundaries.' Sunday Times
'Lucy Black. Oh, how I love you!...I absolutely adore this book
series... The writing was excellent, the storyline was fast paced
and exciting. The character development is exceptional.' Tales of a
Book Addict 'Atmospheric, intriguing and sinister' Big Issue in the
North
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