The Wrong Kind of Blood - Hardcover

Hughes, Declan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060825464 ISBN 13: 9780060825461

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 2006

Synopsis

Returning to Dublin following the death of his mother, L. A. private detective Edward Loy takes on the case of an old friend who asks him to find her missing husband, unaware that the case will trap him in the middle of a dangerous quest involving his late father, two corpses, and the notorious Halligan brothers, leaders of a dangerous organized crime ring. 25,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

"[A] promising debut." -- Kirkus Reviews

[A] promising debut. --Kirkus Reviews

"An intricately crafted tale of murder and betrayal."--Library Journal

"Declan Hughes breathes new life into the private eye story...[an] artful thrill ride of deception."--Michael Connelly

"[A] promising debut."--Kirkus Reviews

"Distinctive, witty, violent and moving...Irish crime fiction has come of age."--John Connolly

"[Hughes] vividly conveys the sights, sounds, and smells of the Dublin streets."--Booklist

Distinctive, witty, violent and moving...Irish crime fiction has come of age. --John Connolly"

Declan Hughes breathes new life into the private eye story...[an] artful thrill ride of deception. --Michael Connelly"

An intricately crafted tale of murder and betrayal. --Library Journal"

Book Description:

'Brilliantly atmospheric . . . this book is a winner' Douglas Kennedy

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060825464
• ISBN 13: 9780060825461
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312