Before He Kills Again

A Cork city woman is raped and murdered in her own home in this tense crime novel, the second in a series featuring former inter-county hurler turned detective Garda Tim Collins. Collins and his partner, Deirdre Donnelly, must find the killer before he acts again, but when one of Ireland's most dangerous criminals turns up in Collins' home turf, West Cork, Superintendent Buckley insists he move the case. The West Cork investigation implodes and climaxes into a brutal killing, showing the dark realism of crime and the battles of will and intelligence that go on in the world policing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2023
Publisher: The Mercier Press Ltd

This intense crime novel, the second installment in a series featuring former inter-county hurler turned detective Garda Tim Collins, delves into the heart of a chilling crime scene. A Cork city woman is found raped and murdered in her own home, sending shockwaves through the community. As Collins and his new partner, Deirdre Donnelly, take on the case, they quickly uncover a misogynistic apparatus at play, male dark forces with sinister plans to attack and kill numerous women. With time running out and an unwavering refusal to tolerate female degradation and violence, Collins and Donnelly must race against the clock to find the killer before he strikes again. However, their task becomes increasingly daunting as one of Ireland's most dangerous criminals resurfaces in Collins' home turf, West Cork. Superintendent Buckley, their old sparring partner, insists on taking over the case, causing the investigation to unravel and culminating in a brutal killing. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes evident that Collins, a respected professional known for his occasional bouts of violence and ruthlessness, possesses a fierce determination to avenge the death of the witness in West Cork. The reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the dark realm of crime, witnessing the battles of will and intelligence that unfold in the world of policing. A strong sense of place is combined with a shocking double climax that leaves readers on the edge of their seats. This second installment of the Tim Collins series is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a gripping crime thriller with a touch of dark realism.

Dimension: 215 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781178256