Irish Fiction

  • New Book News: The Wild Atlantic Murders

    I’m delighted to announce a brand-new contemporary crime series, which will be published by Storm Publishing. A very big thank you to my agent, Thérèse Coen, at SLA London, for brokering this three-book deal.

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  • Andy by Anne McLoughlin: New Release Spotlight

    Today, it is my pleasure to host Anne M. McLoughlin, one of my favourite Irish authors. Anne’s new release is Andy, a poignant tale of a lonely bachelor and his search for human connection, set in rural Ireland.

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  • Two New Irish Crime Novels

    Irish crime fiction is thriving, and this week sees the release of two new offerings: Zoë Miller’s The Girls’ Trip and Lucy O’Callaghan’s Obsession. Both books are now on my TBR pile.

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  • Roses for the Dead by Jenny O’Brien: Book Spotlight

    A very happy Publication Day to my good friend and fellow Irish author, Jenny O’Brien. Book 2 in the Alana Mack Irish detective series, Roses for the Dead, is out today. The Puppet Maker, book 1, was super, so I’m dying to get stuck into this next instalment. A Little Bit About the Book …

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  • Book Spotlight: A Class Inherited by Susie Murphy

    Happy Publication Day, Susie! Today I am really delighted to feature Susie Murphy’s latest book which I highly recommend. Susie was recently shortlisted for the prestigious CAP book award for best fiction. Susie is flying the flag for Irish historical fiction, so do check out her series; it won’t disappoint.

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  • New Release from Jenny O’Brien: The Puppet Maker

    Congratulations to Jenny O’Brien – It’s Publication Day for The Puppet Maker, the first book in a brand new Irish crime series. It has popped up on my Kindle this morning and I’m really looking forward to diving in.

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Suzie Hull

    Welcome to my Blog Series, Historical Fiction Author of the Month. Each month, I will showcase a different historical fiction author. Their books will range from romance to mystery and adventure to crime, and will be from many different eras. I hope you discover a new author and their work to enjoy. Happy reading!

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  • The Puppet Maker by Jenny O’Brien (Publication Date: 17th October 2023) The scrap of paper looked as if it had been torn from a diary. The words written in faint pencil. The letters rounded, almost childlike: “Please look after her. Her life and mine depend on you not trying to find me.” When Detective Alana

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  • Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host Paul M. Duffy for the book blog tour for Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound. Paul has kindly provided an excerpt to whet your appetite – please see below. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/02/blog-tour-run-with-hare-hunt-with-hound.html

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