Somebody Knows, Michelle McDonagh
Somebody Knows, Michelle McDonagh
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Somebody Knows
A gripping, addictive page-turner about dangerous secrets and the lengths people will go to keep them

Author: Michelle McDonagh

Narrator: Michele Moran

Unabridged: 9 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/23/2024

Synopsis

'An absolute triumph' Andrea Mara

'Hard to put down' Liz Nugent

Home truths come at a heavy price ...

THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR MICHELLE MCDONAGH

As her adoptive mother lays dying, journalist Cara Joyce overhears a shocking piece of information about her origins. It connects her to a tragic death - that of Lucia Casey, a young woman whose body was found buried in a Connemara bog nearly thirty years ago.

To this day, Lucia's disappearance and murder remains unsolved.

Cara's quest to find out the truth reunites her with the powerful Casey family. But as her obsession begins to take over her life, she finds herself increasingly at odds with those around her.

Who is behind Lucia's death and what are they hiding? And what will Cara risk in the present to solve the mysteries of the past?

Somebody Knows is a page-turning story of dangerous secrets and the lengths people will go to keep them.

About Michelle McDonagh

Michelle McDonagh is an Irish journalist with over twenty-five years' experience, including twelve years as a staff reporter at the Connacht Tribune. She now works freelance, writing features and health pieces for numerous Irish papers, including The Irish Times.She is married with three children and lives in Cork. She is the author of three novels: There's Something I Have to Tell You, Somebody Knows and Some of This is True.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Justyna on May 26, 2024

I am always in awe of Irish writers but @mcdonagh.michelle had blown my mind once again. First of all I can't believe it's only her second book (if you haven't read "There is something I have to tell you" 🏃‍♀️ as I can assure you that after this exceptional piece all of her work will fly out of the......more

Goodreads review by Aoife on June 30, 2024

Somebody Knows is the follow-up to Irish author Michelle McDonagh’s bestselling debut There’s Something I Have to Tell You, and it’s another uniquely Irish rural noir, full of secrets and lies. Set between the 1980s and today, Cara is an investigative journalist from the west of Ireland who, as her a......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on August 16, 2024

Four and a half stars. This was the best thriller/family drama I have read in a long time, I couldn’t put it down. What a fantastic author.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 13, 2024

Such a lovely connection to home! Michelle’s books just seem to be getting better and better......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on May 28, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed this, read it over two days. Fair to say I was glued to it to be honest. This is Michelle McDonagh’s second novel, following her excellent debut “There’s Something I Have to Tell You”. Set once again in the West of Ireland, Kylemore Abbey and Galway City provide the perfect backdr......more

Quotes

A quintessentially Irish story of secrets, lies, shame and protecting reputations Irish Times The Gloss

Somebody Knows, Michelle McDonagh's powerful second novel, is a dramatic exploration of the bonds that tie families together across generations Sunday Independent

With some very powerful moments, capturing tenderness, drama and trauma, Somebody Knows is a compelling tale, another well-crafted story from this Irish writer who is slowly staking her claim as the 'Queen of Irish Rural Noir' Swirl and Thread

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