Dead Irish (Dismas Hardy series, book 1): A captivating crime thriller

In Dead Irish, John Lescroart introduces Dismas Hardy, an ex-policeman turned bartender, who investigates the suicide of his friend Eddie Cochran, uncovering a family feud and a web of lies and deceit.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

John Lescroart introduces Dismas Hardy for the first time in Dead Irish, the gripping crime thriller. Perfect for fans of John Grisham and Scott Turow.

With John Lescroart's polished writing, Dead Irish becomes more than a mystery novel with a bartender as detective. With razor precision, characters stand out, flawed and human. Chilling in its intensity, this is an ingenious tale of many different kinds of people.

An ex-policeman, ex-husband, and ex-lawyer, Dismas Hardy is now a barman wondering what to do with the rest of his life. Then he hears that one of his friends, Eddie Cochran, has just lost his. It seems that Eddie killed himself, but recently married to Frannie McGuire, the sister of Dismas' boss Moses, Eddie had a lot to live for. Reluctantly, Dismas agrees to use his long-neglected skills to investigate the death, if only to rescue Frannie from the agony of believing her husband killed himself.

At first, it appears Eddie was silenced when he stumbled on a drug deal. But Dismas gets to know Eddie's family and starts to uncover a reservoir of anger rotting the fabric that binds the generations. And then another member of the Cochran clan goes missing.

What readers are saying about Dead Irish:

Nail-biting: "[This] book is a joy to read. Intricate and fraught with complications, nuanced characters, and believable relationships."

Complex: "Dead Irish is a complex and layered story that keeps you guessing until the very end. Lescroart's writing is masterful, and the characters are well-developed and relatable."

Engaging: "I couldn't put this book down. The plot is fast-paced, and the characters are compelling. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery."

Dead Irish is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and John Lescroart's previous works. With its compelling plot, well-developed characters, and masterful writing, this novel is sure to keep you entertained until the very last page.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 132 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472291783