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Murder in an Irish Bookshop: A Cozy Irish Murder Mystery (An Irish Village Mystery Book 7) Kindle Edition
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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 . . .
“A mélange of clues from classic mysteries plus plenty of Irish charm produce an enjoyable read.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Outstanding . . . O’Connor reinforces her place as the queen of the cozy police procedural.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherKensington Cozies
- Publication dateFebruary 23, 2021
- File size2514 KB
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“A mélange of clues from classic mysteries plus plenty of Irish charm produce an enjoyable read.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Irish Village Mystery Series
“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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Caroline Lennon graduated from Trinity College Dublin, trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and has worked in film, theatre, and radio. She has recorded over 100 unabridged audiobooks. She records across genres, including sedate English detective fiction, Irish romantic chick lit, gritty urban thrillers, and everything in between. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.
Product details
- ASIN : B089NDHR36
- Publisher : Kensington Cozies (February 23, 2021)
- Publication date : February 23, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 2514 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 354 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1496730828
- Lending : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #14,028 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #165 in International Mystery & Crime (Books)
- #165 in International Mystery & Crime (Kindle Store)
- #212 in Amateur Sleuths
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Carlene O’Connor comes from a long line of Irish storytellers. Her great-grandmother emigrated from Ireland to America during the Troubles, and the stories have been flowing ever since. Of all the places across the pond she’s wandered, she fell most in love with a walled town in County Limerick and was inspired to create the town of Kilbane, County Cork. Carlene currently divides her time between New York and the Emerald Isle.
http://www.carleneoconnor.com
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O’Connor is one of my favorite cozy authors. She writes vividly and with an attention to language not always present in this genre, skillfully plots her stories, and weaves in a sense of place. She does so here, although I found Murder in an Irish Bookstore to be something of a departure from her earlier books. Maybe because the plot involves the publishing business, agents, genre fiction, and author personalities, O’Connor’s tone skewers these elements. Likewise, the mystery has some over-the-top, overly dramatic moments. O’Connor also makes clear that Siobhán, ironically, is no great reader.
This book feels transitional with the addition of recently graduated guarda Aretta Dabiri, a trainee assisting the investigation. Through Dabiri’s eyes we - and Siobhán - see Siobhán and Macdara’s relationship anew. Dabiri also provides a useful counterpoint to show how much Siobhán has grown over the series. The police procedural aspect of the series continues to be a strong suit. Overall rating: 4 stars.

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
O’Connor is one of my favorite cozy authors. She writes vividly and with an attention to language not always present in this genre, skillfully plots her stories, and weaves in a sense of place. She does so here, although I found Murder in an Irish Bookstore to be something of a departure from her earlier books. Maybe because the plot involves the publishing business, agents, genre fiction, and author personalities, O’Connor’s tone skewers these elements. Likewise, the mystery has some over-the-top, overly dramatic moments. O’Connor also makes clear that Siobhán, ironically, is no great reader.
This book feels transitional with the addition of recently graduated guarda Aretta Dabiri, a trainee assisting the investigation. Through Dabiri’s eyes we - and Siobhán - see Siobhán and Macdara’s relationship anew. Dabiri also provides a useful counterpoint to show how much Siobhán has grown over the series. The police procedural aspect of the series continues to be a strong suit. Overall rating: 4 stars.

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Your mind will follow the clues but will you find the killer among all the red herrings?
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When all is ready to roll, a storm hits the village, cutting off the power. In the darkness that follows one of the three authors is murdered. The hunt is on for the killer, but the Guardai have too many suspects and the clues don’t form a coherent pattern.
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