- Published: 15 April 2014
- ISBN: 9781848271562
- Imprint: Transworld Ireland
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 416
- RRP: $19.99
Crocodile Tears
- Published: 15 April 2014
- ISBN: 9781848271562
- Imprint: Transworld Ireland
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 416
- RRP: $19.99
If there’s a better Irish crime fiction debut published this year, I’ll be very pleasantly surprised.
Declan Burke, Crime Always Pays blog
Leo Woods is a memorable character ... A sympathetically flawed rogue ... Woods is elevated above the run-of-the- mill police detective by O’Sullivan’s sublime prose, which flashes with shards of poetry when least expected. Studded with dark humour, elegant in style and clever in its execution, Crocodile Tears is a remarkably assured first outing.
Declan Burke, The Irish Times
Well written, gritty, with dark humour and some striking metaphors… a good addition to the Irish crime-fiction corpus. It reminded me of Mankel's Wallander. A satisfying read.
Irish Independent
This absorbing, dense crime novel … reveals a new and interesting talent. … Splendidly idiosyncratic and with a leading man who makes Inspector Morse look positively cheerful, this is fine crime writing.
Daily Mail
A very promising debut … skilfully plotted and populated with a fine cast of characters.
Crime Fiction Lover blog
Well written and filled with pathos, dark humour and lyrical description. An absorbing plot and an exceptional lead character combine to make Crocodile Tears a worthwhile summer read.
Katie Binns, Sunday Times