First published 1996
Step into the shadows of the Emerald Isle, where dark deeds lurk behind cheerful pubs and verdant hills. This gritty anthology of Irish crime fiction peels back the sentimental veil, revealing the grit and grime beneath the shamrocks. From classic locked-room mysteries to modern noir, each tale weaves a tapestry of murder, mystery, and the complexities of the Irish soul. Prepare to be swept away by the lyrical prose and bone-chilling thrills as you explore the underbelly of the Emerald Isle.
Genres: irish-literature, mystery, crime
Vibes: atmospheric, gritty, lyrical, suspenseful
Tropes: anthology, dark-themes
Setting: Emerald Isle
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
596 pages · Paperback · Sterling Publishing