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If Looks Could Kill: Innocence Is Nothing. Appearance Is Everything. (Frankie Sheehan 3)

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:00:14 +0200

'Cracking . . . Taut, gripping and beautifully written' Steve Cavanagh'An ending you definitely won't see coming' JP Delaney'Drew me in from the first chapter . . . This should be one of the books of the year' James DelargyDCS Frankie Sheehan is experiencing a crisis of confidence - having become wary of the instincts that have led her face-to-face with a twisted killer and brought those she loves into direct jeopardy.She is summoned to the rural Wicklow mountains, where local mother of two, Debbie Nugent, has been reported missing. A bloody crime scene is discovered at Debbie's home, yet no body. Not only is foul play suspected, but Debbie's daughter, Margot, has been living with the scene for three days.Aware her team cannot convict Margot on appearances alone, Sheehan launches a full investigation into Debbie Nugent's life. And, before long, the discrepancies within Debbie's disappearance suggest that some families are built on dangerous deceptions, with ultimately murderous consequences.'If Looks Could Kill raises the bar once more. Superb plotting, excellent character development and no one does setting better, in my opinion. Clever, stylish, cinematic. And bloody entertaining' Caz Frear'A superior crime thriller filled with fascinating characters and laced with dark wit. The ending was both shocking and satisfying. Highly recommended' Mark Edwards'What an absolute winner of a book. Superbly plotted, with characters I immediately want to hang out with more, and an immensely satisfying yet real conclusion. Five stars from me' Gytha Lodge

The Murder Box

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:00:13 +0200

Some games can be deadly

'So dark and so clever -- a thrilling puzzle for the reader to solve. I loved it' Lucy Foley
'Kiernan's best yet. You'll be gripped from the minute you open The Murder Box . . .' Cara Hunter
'A real page-turner with an ingenious plot' Patricia Gibney

At first, Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan believes the murder mystery game sent to her office is a birthday gift from one of her colleagues. But when Frankie studies the game's contents, she notices a striking resemblance between the 'murder victim' and missing twenty-two-year-old Lydia Callin.

As Frankie and her team investigate, a series of grisly crimes connected to the game are discovered across Dublin city and Lydia's involvement with a shadowy network of murder mystery players becomes clear.

On the hunt for Lydia's murderer, Frankie is drawn more deeply into the game. Every successful move brings her closer to the killer. But the real question is not what happens should she lose -- but what happens if she wins.

'A superior police procedural' Sarah Vaughan

'Pin-sharp prose, brilliant characters and a hook to die for' Phoebe Locke

'Tight, tense, pacy and full of twists. A cracker' Neil Lancaster

'Very clever, chilling and brilliantly written! LOVED it!' Karen Hamilton

'Clever, shocking, and psychologically astute - this deserves to be huge' Caz Frear

'Grabs you by the throat from the first page and doesn't let go until the last' Araminta Hall

'An original concept that kept me utterly gripped from start to finish' Nikki Smith

'Sleekly written, atmospheric, and beautifully macabre' Charlotte Philby

'Authentic, taut, intriguing storytelling' Mari Hannah

'You won't be able to close it until you've solved the puzzle' Trevor Wood

'The Murder Box is compulsive reading - and has the most genius twist' Sam Blake

'A genius premise and beautiful writing. Loved it' Susi Holiday

'A masterful and original thriller' Rachel Edwards

'Line of Duty fans, here's your next obsession!' Amanda Reynolds

'Olivia's Kiernan's The Murder Box cements her position as one of the rising stars of crime fiction' Fiona Cummins

The Killer in Me

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:22:54 +0200

A deadly past refuses to stay buried in Olivia Kiernan’s masterful new novel

Death is no stranger to Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan, but she isn’t the only one from her small, coastal suburb to be intimately acquainted with it. Years ago, teenager Seán Hennessey shocked the tight-knit community when he was convicted of the brutal murder of his parents and attempted slaying of his sister, though he always maintained his innocence. Now, Seán is finally being released from prison—but when his newfound freedom coincides with the discovery of two bodies, the alleged connection between the cases only serves to pull Frankie further from answers even as it draws her closer to her town’s hidden darkness. With a television documentary revisiting Seán’s sentence pushing the public’s sympathies into conflict on a weekly basis, a rabid media pressuring the police like never before, and a rising body count, Frankie will need all of her resources if she is not only to catch a killer, but put to rest what really happened all those years ago.

A dark, irresistible cocktail of secrets, murder, and family, Olivia Kiernan’s latest is an impossible-to-put-down triumph.

Praise

Praise for Olivia Kiernan and The Killer in Me:
“[A] captivating new thriller.” —The Wall Street Journal

“The Killer in Me by Olivia Kiernan is excellent. Supurbly controlled with a strong voice. The prose is lean and the atmosphere tense, just the way I like it!” –Ali Land, internationally bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me

“Tana French fans are a ready audience for the second in Kiernan’s series, which unravels murder cases undertaken by Dublin detective Frankie Sheehan…Kiernan’s smart writing carefully doles out twists and clues as the puzzle comes to an unexpected and nervous-making ending. Along the way, she paints a rich picture of contemporary Dublin life, its social pretenses and nothing-to-lose characters both crashing against the justice system. Readers will watch for more from Kiernan.” —Booklist

“[A] well-paced sequel…[protagonist] Frankie’s insights at crime scenes, her close relationships with squad members, and the vivid picture of Dublin lift this police procedural.” —Publisher’s Weekly

“Olivia Kiernan’s writing is brave and unflinching, dark and unsentimental. Read this one with the lights ON!” –Nationally and internationally bestselling author Liz Nugent

“Olivia Kiernan writes with a rare mastery. Her eye for detail is keen, her prose feels effortlessly brilliant, her plot dazzles and yet the message shines true. A total triumph.” –Rachel Edwards, author of Darling

“I loved, nay ADORED, The Killer In Me… sharp, clean writing and so atmospheric.” –Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies

“Tense, brilliantly written, and atmospheric.” –Karen Hamilton, internationally bestselling author of The Perfect Girlfriend

“Totally compelling.” –Laura Marshall, internationally bestselling author of Friend Request

“[A] rip-roaring crime thriller that moves fast and features nonstop surprises throughout.” –TheRealBookSpy.com

Praise for Olivia Kiernan and Too Close to Breathe:

“Dublin makes a formidable background for a tense police procedural that introduces a strong heroine in Too Close to Breathe. Irish author Olivia Kiernan imbues Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan with intelligence and unusual sleuthing skills in the exciting debut…Kiernan’s insights into Frankie’s emotional and physical recovery are skillfully woven into the plot…While the serial killer is often overused, Kiernan finds a unique twist to this trope, where Dublin’s streets and neighborhoods receive a fresh view. Too Close to Breathe excels with realistic characters, from Frankie and her police colleagues to the surprising villain.” —Associated Press

“Olivia Kiernan pulls no punches in the tense, atmospheric Too Close to Breathe … In a setup that’s equal parts Fiona Barton and Gillian Flynn… A crime thriller extraordinaire.” –Providence Journal

“As much a procedural as a character study of coming to terms with one’s own capacity for perseverance in the face of tragedy, this will hopefully not be the last time readers encounter Kiernan’s tough heroine.”—Kirkus Reviews

“[A] sure-footed, perfectly constructed mystery… One cannot read Too Close to Breathe without wishing and hoping for much more, and sooner rather than later.” —Booklist

About the Author

Olivia Kiernan is an Irish writer living in the UK. She was born and raised in County Meath near the famed heritage town of Kells and holds an MA in creative writing awarded by the University of Sussex. She is also the author of Too Close to Breathe.

Too Close to Breathe

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 06:43:25 +0200

Olivia Kiernan's tautly written debut novel immerses readers in a chilling murder case . . . and the tantalizing, enigmatic victim at the center of it all.
In a quiet Dublin suburb, within her pristine home, Eleanor Costello is found hanging from a rope.
Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan would be more than happy to declare it a suicide. Four months ago, Frankie's pursuit of a killer almost ended her life and she isn't keen on investigating another homicide. But the autopsy reveals poorly healed bones and old stab wounds, absent from medical records. A new cut is carefully, deliberately covered in paint. Eleanor's husband, Peter, is unreachable, missing. A search of the couple's home reveals only two signs of personality: a much-loved book on art and a laptop with access to the Dark Web.
With the suspect pool growing, the carefully crafted profile of the victim crumbling with each new lead, and mysterious calls to Frankie's phone implying that the...