Obit : A Mystery: 2 (A Collins-Burke Mystery) - Softcover

Anne Emery

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550229052 ISBN 13: 9781550229059

Publisher: ECW Press, 2010

Synopsis

Declan Burke fled Ireland 40 years ago and never looked back. Now settled in New York, he thinks he's put the old country behind him, until he reads the obituary of one Cathal Murphy. But the obituary is not about Murphy at all. It's a coded indictment of Burke's own life - and an announcement of his impending death. Halifax lawyer Monty Collins begins to investigate Burke's IRA past. From the farms of Ireland to the tenements of New York City, Monty is confronted by a cast of enigmatic and suspicious characters.

About this title

Review:

"It's good . . . the characters are intriguing and the plot works." --"Globe and Mail"

"Strong characters and a vivid depiction of Irish American family life make Emery's second mystery . . . as outstanding as her first." --"Library Journal"

"An old-style potboiler of intrigue, shadowy characters and murky situations . . . a finely crafted mystery." --"Edmonton Journal"

"For anyone who loves a good mystery, this one will prove more than satisfying." --Bookviews.com

"A finely plotted crime novel that incorporates some of the key still-unresolved issues confronting the Catholic Church in 1991, when the story takes place. Readers who enjoy ecclesiastical mysteries by William X. Kienzle and Julia Spencer-Fleming may want to try this one." --"Library Journal" on "Cecilian Vespers"

"Emery continues to imbue her stories with a strong sense of place, using real Halifax street names and plenty of affectionate descriptions of the weather and countryside. Series readers will be pleased with the new story and character developments, as will those looking for a fresh setting." --"Booklist" on "Cecilian Vespers"

"The large pool of suspects from around the globe ensure a challenging whodunit. Readers interested in the history and impact of the Vatican II reforms will be especially rewarded." --"Publishers Weekly "on "Cecilian Vespers"

About the Author:

Anne Emery is an attorney and the author of "Barrington Street Blues," "Cecilian Vespers," and "Sign of the Cross." She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

About this edition

• Publisher: ECW Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1550229052
• ISBN 13: 9781550229059
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306