A Galway Epiphany by Ken Bruen (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Galway Epiphany by Ken Bruen An apparent miracle unleashes a lethal chain of events in the life of Jack Taylor, ex-cop turned private eye. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jack Taylor has finally traded in his violent life in Galway for a quiet retirement in the country.But on a day trip back into the city, Jack is hit by a truck and left in a coma, mysteriously without a scratch on him.When he awakens weeks later, he finds Ireland in a frenzy over the so-called Miracle of Galway. People have become convinced that the two children who tended to him are saintly, and the site of the accident sacred. The Catholic Church isnt so sure, and Jack is commissioned to help find the children – to verify the miracle or expose the stunt.But Jack isnt the only one looking for these children, and hell need all the help he can get – and a stiff drink of Jameson – once he finds them.Praise for Ken Bruen:Bruen is an Emerald Noir maestro – DUBLIN SUNDAY INDEPENDENTThe best-kept literary secret in Ireland – INDEPENDENTOne of Irelands most original voices in crime fiction – IRISH INDEPENDENTBruens visceral writing and anger brings a fierce, almost surreal intensity to this mad story of a heretical book that turns up in Galway – METRO Author Biography Ken Bruen is one of the most prominent Irish crime writers of the last two decades. He received a doctorate in metaphysics, taught English in South Africa, and then became a crime novelist. He is the recipient of two Barry Awards, two Shamus Awards and has twice been a finalist for the Edgar Award. He lives in Galway, Ireland. Review It is 20 years since Jack Taylor – the ex-Garda turned private eye – made his debut in The Guards. Like his creator, he has made a career out of being unlike anyone else... The welter of violence is punctuated with typographical tricks and quips * The Times Crime Club *This is Irish noir to the core and Ken Bruen, with his unique poetic style, is at its dark beating heart * Shots Mag *The plot Bruen spins out is serviceable and offers the right complement of thrills and adventure, but many of us dont read him for rollercoaster storylines, but for the quirky, telegraphic style, the insights into bruised psyches and the often poetic insights and digressions into books, music and religion that make Bruens bruised universe somewhat unique * Crime Time *Bruen is truly an original writer, wickedly entertaining, stylish and sardonic. A masterclass in how to write funny crime fiction like a shark bite * Crime Time *Gritty, violent at times and generously garnished with expletives that reflect the brutal world in which the detective lives and works. Taylor is a thought-provoking, sometimes infuriating and always entertaining maverick. The novel is a page-turner that can be read perfectly well as a stand-alone and recommended for all those who like a twist of Byron with their Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe. I loved it * Promoting Crime Fiction *It sounds bizarre to say that the book is a pleasure to read, given how dark it is. But it really is! * Crime Review *Bruen, the master of Galway noir, once again takes us down the mean streets of the Claddagh * RTÉ *An enjoyable read, funny in parts and gripping – Jack is a character youll continue to root for * Belfast Telegraph * Promotional An apparent miracle unleashes a lethal chain of events in the life of Jack Taylor, ex-cop turned private eye. Review Quote PRAISE FOR KEN BRUEN : Bruen is one of Irelands most original voices in crime fiction, with his stunning, poetic look at the shadowy side of life. His precise, skeletal, yet strangely lyrical prose, unorthodox wordplay, dark-as-sin humour and wonderful evocation of the country and its people have carried this longrunning series to triumph after triumph Crime Review . Grimly hilarious and gloriously Irish Washington Post . It shouldnt work, but it does, delightfully The Times . Promotional "Headline" An apparent miracle unleashes a lethal chain of events in the life of Jack Taylor, ex-cop turned private eye. Feature Bruen is the recipient of two Shamus Awards, two Barry Awards, the Macavity, and Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. Description for Sales People Bruen is the recipient of two Shamus Awards, two Barry Awards, the Macavity, and Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. Details ISBN1838939342 Pages 336 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1838939342 ISBN-13 9781838939342 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-11-11 Author Ken Bruen UK Release Date 2021-11-11 Imprint Head of Zeus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2021-11-11 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Alternative 9781838939311 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133885907;

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