Rain Dogs, Adrian McKinty
Rain Dogs, Adrian McKinty
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Rain Dogs
A Detective Sean Duffy Novel

Author: Adrian McKinty

Narrator: Gerard Doyle

Unabridged: 10 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/08/2016

Synopsis

It’s just the same things over and again for Sean Duffy: riot duty, heartbreak, cases he can solve but never get to court. But what detective gets two locked-room mysteries in one career?When journalist Lily Bigelow is found dead in the courtyard of Carrickfergus Castle, it looks like a suicide. Yet there are a few things that bother Duffy just enough to keep the case file open, which is how he finds out that Bigelow was working on a devastating investigation of corruption and abuse at the highest levels of power in the UK and beyond.And so Duffy has two impossible problems on his desk: Who killed Lily Bigelow? And what were they trying to hide?

About Adrian McKinty

How does one graduate from prestigious Oxford University and end up with such a mixture of odd jobs. Such was the life of Irish born author, Adrian McKinty. He was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1968 as number four of five children. His father was a welder and boilermaker, but then became a merchant seaman. Adrian grew up reading crime novels and science fiction.

McKinty moved to New York City after receiving his Oxford degree, where he lived in Harlem. This is where the Oxford graduate took jobs as bartender, security guard, bookstore clerk, rugby coach, door to door salesman, and librarian for the Columbia University Medical School Library. After that, Adrian moved to Denver, Colorado where he was a high school English teacher. During this phase of his career, he began writing fiction with his first novel being, Dead I Well May Be. It received great recognition from peer review publishers. The next award winning novel was the sequel to his first entitled, The Dead Yard.

McKinty and his wife moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2008 with their children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on September 09, 2018

Adrian McKinty's series featuring Belfast detective Sean Duffy just keeps getting better and better with each entry. This is the fifth in the series and it opens when a young woman named Lily Bigelow is found dead in the courtyard of Carrickfergus Castle. Bigelow was a newbie journalist accompanying......more

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“McKinty’s story opens with a visit to Belfast by ‘sporting royalty’ Muhammad Ali—a challenge narrator Gerard Doyle meets with a gravelly, rhythmic delivery. Even better are Doyle’s varied Irish accents, which help differentiate the various Northern Irish policemen who work with Detective Sean Duffy…Duffy’s journey to Finland to investigate poses an interesting vocal challenge that Doyle handles admirably. His delivery further ratchets up the tension when the threat of IRA bombings and the death of a high-ranking police official add to the mayhem.” AudioFile

“The tension between McKinty’s competing love of tight, formal puzzles and loose, riffing dialogue is what makes the Duffy novels such a joy.” The Guardian (London)

“Set during the Troubles, the Duffy series could be construed as historical fiction…but the books don’t feel like historical novels. They’re too urgent and too topical…His prose style is vital, vigorous, and…if you’re not reading him already, do yourself a favor: start now.” Irish Times

“A first-rate crime thriller that commands attention from the opening pages and keeps the reader interested until the end.” Sydney Morning Herald

“McKinty expertly balances Duffy’s tense and suspenseful investigation with the political tensions of the region.” Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed review)

“Every detail rings true…McKinty manages…another standout in a superior series, combining terrific plotting with evocative historical detail.” Booklist (starred review)

“The pairing of McKinty’s artful prose with Doyle’s Irish brogue is near perfection. He gives distinctive voices to Duffy and each of his colleagues…making it easy for the listener to follow and appreciate McKinty’s smart dialogue, dark humor, and clever plotting.” Booklist (starred audio review)

“McKinty uses some historical events as a basis for a strong moral point of view while still delivering a fine tale.” Library Journal

“Duffy is taking no better care of himself than he ever did. But his copper’s instincts are as sharp as ever in this fifth installment.” Kirkus Reviews

“McKinty’s writing is dark and witty with gritty realism, spot-on dialogue, and fascinating characters.” Chicago Sun-Times

Awards

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award
  • CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger
  • Booklist Editors’ Choice
  • Boston Globe Pick
  • Anthony Award
  • Barry Award
  • Ned Kelly Award
  • Edgar Award
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