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  • Published: 29 March 2022
  • ISBN: 9781496730824
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $19.99

Murder in an Irish Bookshop

A Cozy Irish Murder Mystery




“Queen of the cozy police procedural (Publishers Weekly),” USA Today bestselling author Carlene O'Connor's seventh Irish Village Mystery brings a whodunit that tests even Garda Siobhán O'Sullivan, as the grand opening of a new bookstore in County Cork, Ireland’s village of Kilbane ends up closing the chapter on an author’s life…
 

“Queen of the cozy police procedural (Publishers Weekly),” USA Today bestselling author Carlene O'Connor's seventh Irish Village Mystery brings a whodunit that tests even Garda Siobhán O'Sullivan, as the grand opening of a new bookstore in County Cork, Ireland’s village of Kilbane ends up closing the chapter on an author’s life…
 

Between training the new town garda and trying to set a wedding date with her fiancé, Macdara Flannery, Siobhán is feeling a bit overwhelmed. But an author event at the new bookstore featuring Irish writers taking up residency in Kilbane offers a welcome distraction.
 
One author, Deirdre Walsh, spends more time complaining about the unfairness of the publishing industry and megastar bestselling authors like Nessa Lamb instead of her own body of work. After the evening ends in a battle of words, Deirdre’s body is found the next day in the back of the store—with pages torn from Nessa’s books stuffed in her mouth. Now, Siobhán must uncover which of Kilbane’s literary guests took Deirdre’s criticisms so personally they engaged in foul play…
 
 

  • Published: 29 March 2022
  • ISBN: 9781496730824
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $19.99

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Praise for Murder in an Irish Bookshop

Praise for the Irish Village Mystery Series

"Outstanding...O’Connor reinforces her place as the queen of the cozy police procedural." —Publishers Weeky STARRED REVIEW for Murder in an Irish Bookshop

"Garda Siobhán O’Sullivan dithers over her wedding plans and learns some important life lessons while solving two murders...A mélange of clues from classic mysteries plus plenty of Irish charm produce an enjoyable read." —Kirkus Review on Murder in an Irish Bookshop

"The connection between the deaths leads Siobhan, Macdara, and Aretta into the not-so-gentle world of publishing, teaching Aretta about the close-knit town to which she has recently moved." —Booklist on Murder in an Irish Bookshop
 
 
“Exceptional…Cozy readers will have a hard time putting this one down.” Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on Murder in an Irish Cottage
 
“Fans of this series and other Irish cozy mysteries, such as Sheila Connolly’s "County Cork" books, will appreciate this atmospheric story filled with Irish superstitions, legends, and colorful characters. Vivid descriptions of the countryside will appeal to lovers of Ireland.” Library Journal on Murder in an Irish Cottage
  
“A good old-fashioned finale in which the killer is exposed at a gathering of all the suspects closes this eerie tale with a bang.” BookPage on Murder in an Irish Cottage
 
“Carlene O’Connor has continued to evolve the storylines of each of her characters into people that are likeable and engaging. She has done an outstanding job of crafting distraction and misdirection that is essential to any successful murder mystery. As the plot unfolds in this current tale, there are loads of twists and turns that keeps the reader riveted to their seats, guessing whodunit until the very end.” The New York Journal of Books on Murder in an Irish Cottage
 
“The intricate puzzle and continuing Irish atmosphere make this the series’ best to date.”Kirkus Reviews on Murder in an Irish Pub
   
“A delightful combination of Irish village life, family dynamics, and romance.” Booklist on Murder in an Irish Pub
   
“Readers are treated to a puzzling mystery and a pub full of suspects to pick from. Set in a village in County Cork, Ireland, readers will enjoy the typical small-town gossip and antics, as well as amusing cultural anecdotes, puns, and tons of memorable Irishisms in this fast-paced, interesting tale.” Mystery Scene on Murder in an Irish Pub
   
“It’s been a long time since I’ve read anything with so many dizzying, devilish, delightful plot twists. A terrific read!” Suspense Magazine on Murder in an Irish Pub
  
“This entertaining combination of Maeve Binchy's old-world Irish charm and Janet Evanovich's roguish humor is a smart, fast-paced read. Devotees of the Hibernian mysteries of Dicey Deere and M.C. Beaton will toast this debut with a pint of Guinness. Sláinte!” Library Journal on Murder in an Irish Village
  
“A fascinating setting, interesting characters and a well-thought-out plot make Murder in an Irish Churchyard a very good mystery novel.” The Burlington Post