Adrian McKinty was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He attended Oxford University on a full scholarship where he studied philosophy. In the mid 1990's he moved to New York and found work in bars, bookstores, and building sites, finally becoming a high school English teacher in Denver, Colorado. In 2004 Adrian's debut crime novel, Dead I Well May Be, was shortlisted for the Dagger Award and was optioned by Universal Pictures. Since then his books have sold over half a million copies and been translated into a dozen languages. Adrian won the 2017 Edgar Award and is a two time winner of the Ned Kelly Award and the Barry Award.
A first-rate crime thriller that commands attention from the
opening pages and keeps the reader interested until the end.--
"Sydney Morning Herald"
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"
Every detail rings true...McKinty manages...another standout in a
superior series, combining terrific plotting with evocative
historical detail.-- "Booklist (starred review)"
McKinty captures the mood and flavor of a city perpetually under
siege, the life of a detective during wartime [and he] also excels
at scene-grabbing set pieces.-- "Boston Globe"
McKinty expertly balances Duffy's tense and suspenseful
investigation with the political tensions of the region.--
"Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed review)"
McKinty uses some historical events as a basis for a strong moral
point of view while still delivering a fine tale.-- "Library
Journal"
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"
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"
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)"
The tension between McKinty's competing love of tight, formal
puzzles and loose, riffing dialogue is what makes the Duffy novels
such a joy.-- "Guardian (London)"
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