Nameless Dead: What's left to do, when the law forbids a murder investigation?

The Nameless Dead is a novel of modern Ireland that follows Inspector Devlin as he investigates the discovery of a baby's skeleton on the isle of Islandmore, in the middle of the River Foyle. Evidence revealed by the Commission for Location of Victims Remains cannot lead to prosecution, but more deaths follow, and Devlin must follow his conscience even when it puts those closest to him at risk.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The Nameless Dead, a novel by Brian McGilloway, is a heart-breaking exploration of modern Ireland, encompassing crime and beyond. The Irish Times praises it as a remarkable work, stating that it stands as one of the best novels of its kind in contemporary Ireland. The novel revolves around the investigation of a baby's skeleton, which is uncovered during an excavation on the small isle of Islandmore in the middle of the River Foyle. The Commission for Location of Victims Remains is following a tip-off that the baby may have been buried there after informing on a friend over thirty years ago. However, the dig uncovers a baby's skeleton, which does not appear to have died from natural causes. Despite the evidence gathered by the Commission, there is no way to prosecute the suspected murderer. Inspector Devlin, the protagonist, is caught in a moral dilemma. He is torn between his desire to avoid resurrecting the violent divisions of the past and his duty to bring a suspected murderer to justice. As the secret of the baby's burial is revealed, more deaths follow, putting Devlin's conscience and those closest to him at terrible risk. The novel is praised for its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and atmospheric writing, which immerses readers in the dark and complex world of crime and punishment. Brian McGilloway is widely regarded as one of the most talented crime fiction writers of his generation, and his works have received critical acclaim from critics and readers alike.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472133366