When a controversial US diplomat is attacked during the opening of a Donegal gold mine, Garda Inspector Benedict Devlin is disciplined for the ... read full description
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May 08, 2011
Jessica
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I'm not a reader of crime fiction, and I picked this up because it was recommended to me by the NoveList (readers advisory) database and was recently published. I had many preconceived notions of crime fiction, but I didn't think that boring was one of its attributes! I just couldn't get into Bleed a River Deep, and none of the characters felt well-developed or compelling to me. The protagonist of this book, Inspector Devlin, felt flat--he didn't seem to have much dimension or internal struggl
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Dec 05, 2010
Harvey
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Relatively slow-moving but well plotted police procedural. This is part of a series (#3?) featuring Ben Devlin. He's sort of a renegade cop who goes his own way in cases despite orders from stupid/corrupt/etc superiors.
The setting, the remote border country between Ireland and No. Ireland is interesting and presents issues in cross-border crime and logistics coordination between the police forces.
Here there also is a "political" element as an Irish-american US S More...
The setting, the remote border country between Ireland and No. Ireland is interesting and presents issues in cross-border crime and logistics coordination between the police forces.
Here there also is a "political" element as an Irish-american US S More...
Apr 12, 2011
Maddy
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PROTAGONIST: Inspector Benedict Devlin
SETTING: Ireland
SERIES: #3 of 3
RATING: 3.5
It’s hard to imagine that there might be gold in Ireland, but the fact that a man named Ted Coyle found a nugget in the area outside Donegal has sparked a modern-day gold rush. At the same time, a local company owned by John Weston is opening a gold mine. Their figures indicate that the vein is a rich one; profitability is sky high. The opening of the mine is attended by a US senato More...
SETTING: Ireland
SERIES: #3 of 3
RATING: 3.5
It’s hard to imagine that there might be gold in Ireland, but the fact that a man named Ted Coyle found a nugget in the area outside Donegal has sparked a modern-day gold rush. At the same time, a local company owned by John Weston is opening a gold mine. Their figures indicate that the vein is a rich one; profitability is sky high. The opening of the mine is attended by a US senato More...
Mar 09, 2009
ricoeurian
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Superb third volume of the Benedict Devlin series of crime novels, set in the borderlands between southern and nothern Ireland. Environment protestors clash with a war mongering US senator on Devlin's turf, and eastern European illegal immigrants get tangled up in the whole thing. The character development is central here, but the mystery and action are top notch too.
Oct 08, 2010
Jason
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Not as good as McGilloway's earlier books - the plot felt flimsy and the American businessmen and gold mining crusties on which the plot hinges were too thinly drawn - almost transparent. Also lead character Inspector Devlin was too passive here here to be convincing as a cop. A disappointing outing from one of the most promising new Irish crime writers.
Jul 26, 2011
Continuation of a very fine detective series set on the border between Donegal and Derry. Strong plot, good character development, and an excellent read. Highly recommmended - though maybe better to start at book 1!
Jun 13, 2011
Camilla
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Can't decide if I liked this book or want to read more in this series. I have the next one, so i'll give it a go. The writing was unadorned, which I like, but occasionally drifted towards flat and, even, boring.
Feb 25, 2011
Becky
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Maybe I was too distracted while I read this book, but by the end I was still not sure who all the characters were. Even so, I might still read the next one in the series because I like the main character.
Jul 29, 2011
Good series--a few too many deaths, more than seem necessary, but a competent murder mystery--set in Ireland, which is a plus.
Sep 02, 2010
Magnus
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Brilliant as usual from Brian McGilloway. Devlin becomes more rounded with each book.
Aug 19, 2009
Amy
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Illegal immigration, politics, and an unlikely gold rush land Inspector Devlin in trouble with his new boss and suspended from the force -- which doesn't stop him from working both sides of the border to figure out what's going on. Well written and realistic -- realistically bleak -- I recommend the series.
Oct 06, 2010
Patricia
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The third and latest entry in a new series I recently discovered. I like McGilloway - his main character, Benedict Devlin, reminds me of a small town Irish version of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, if such a thing is possible! Good writing, believable characters and thoroughly entertaining.
Jun 02, 2011
Richard
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A well-written book with interesting characters, this book is more than a mystery. It has elements of intrigue, suspense, romance and great conflict. It is a must-read especially for those who have been to Ireland and will recognise many of the names mentioned from there.
Jan 06, 2011
Joe
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My favourite of the Ben Devlin novels, fast paced and interesting storyline.
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