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Katie Maguire #5.5
Eye for an Eye
Meet DS Katie Maguire. With her bright green eyes and short red hair, she looks like an Irish pixie. But she is no soft touch.
In this exclusive short story, Ireland's most fearless detective hunts down a priest-killer in county Cork.
In this exclusive short story, Ireland's most fearless detective hunts down a priest-killer in county Cork.
58 pages, ebook
First published July 1, 2015
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About the author
Graham Masterton
423 books1,987 followersGraham Masterton was born in Edinburgh in 1946. His grandfather was Thomas Thorne Baker, the eminent scientist who invented DayGlo and was the first man to transmit news photographs by wireless. After training as a newspaper reporter, Graham went on to edit the new British men's magazine Mayfair, where he encouraged William Burroughs to develop a series of scientific and philosophical articles which eventually became Burroughs' novel The Wild Boys.
At the age of 24, Graham was appointed executive editor of both Penthouse and Penthouse Forum magazines. At this time he started to write a bestselling series of sex 'how-to' books including How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His latest, Wild Sex For New Lovers is published by Penguin Putnam in January, 2001. He is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Woman, Woman's Own and other mass-market self-improvement magazines.
Graham Masterton's debut as a horror author began with The Manitou in 1976, a chilling tale of a Native American medicine man reborn in the present day to exact his revenge on the white man. It became an instant bestseller and was filmed with Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Burgess Meredith, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens and Ann Sothern.
Altogether Graham has written more than a hundred novels ranging from thrillers (The Sweetman Curve, Ikon) to disaster novels (Plague, Famine) to historical sagas (Rich and Maiden Voyage - both appeared in the New York Times bestseller list). He has published four collections of short stories, Fortnight of Fear, Flights of Fear, Faces of Fear and Feelings of Fear.
He has also written horror novels for children (House of Bones, Hair-Raiser) and has just finished the fifth volume in a very popular series for young adults, Rook, based on the adventures of an idiosyncratic remedial English teacher in a Los Angeles community college who has the facility to see ghosts.
Since then Graham has published more than 35 horror novels, including Charnel House, which was awarded a Special Edgar by Mystery Writers of America; Mirror, which was awarded a Silver Medal by West Coast Review of Books; and Family Portrait, an update of Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was the only non-French winner of the prestigious Prix Julia Verlanger in France.
He and his wife Wiescka live in a Gothic Victorian mansion high above the River Lee in Cork, Ireland.
At the age of 24, Graham was appointed executive editor of both Penthouse and Penthouse Forum magazines. At this time he started to write a bestselling series of sex 'how-to' books including How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His latest, Wild Sex For New Lovers is published by Penguin Putnam in January, 2001. He is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Woman, Woman's Own and other mass-market self-improvement magazines.
Graham Masterton's debut as a horror author began with The Manitou in 1976, a chilling tale of a Native American medicine man reborn in the present day to exact his revenge on the white man. It became an instant bestseller and was filmed with Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Burgess Meredith, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens and Ann Sothern.
Altogether Graham has written more than a hundred novels ranging from thrillers (The Sweetman Curve, Ikon) to disaster novels (Plague, Famine) to historical sagas (Rich and Maiden Voyage - both appeared in the New York Times bestseller list). He has published four collections of short stories, Fortnight of Fear, Flights of Fear, Faces of Fear and Feelings of Fear.
He has also written horror novels for children (House of Bones, Hair-Raiser) and has just finished the fifth volume in a very popular series for young adults, Rook, based on the adventures of an idiosyncratic remedial English teacher in a Los Angeles community college who has the facility to see ghosts.
Since then Graham has published more than 35 horror novels, including Charnel House, which was awarded a Special Edgar by Mystery Writers of America; Mirror, which was awarded a Silver Medal by West Coast Review of Books; and Family Portrait, an update of Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was the only non-French winner of the prestigious Prix Julia Verlanger in France.
He and his wife Wiescka live in a Gothic Victorian mansion high above the River Lee in Cork, Ireland.
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August 2, 2020
A priest is murdered on the property of an old lady. She says the devil appeared in her yard for some weeks. What is going on here? Why leads suspicion to the factory next door? Is the devil involved or are there different reasons for Satan to appear? Criminal investigations start very mysteriously and blurry for DS Katie Maguire. A classic crime story well told with a good shot of mystery inside. Masterton is absolutely able to tell a good crime story. The plot was a bit simple and transparent though. But nevertheless a fine read! Recommended!
August 8, 2022
As I make my way through Graham Masterton’s DS Katie Macguire series, this short story fell in between two of the novels. At first glance, it does not appear to be overly time sensitive or revealing much that follows the fifth instalment of the series. It is a great look at how the Cork Garda work and how DS Macguire proves to be a highly effectively member of the local police community. Masterton is sure to reel in many who might dip their reading toe into this pool, as it is a wonderfully succinct example of his abilities.
DS Katie Macguire is called to the home of an elderly woman who reports that there is a dead priest in the garden. After getting over the whiplash shock of it all, DS Macguire goes to examine the body, only to learn that the priest was not only bludgeoned with a rock, but had a specific purpose for being in the garden. It would seem he was tasked with performing an exorcism.
As she learns a little more, DS Macguire discovers that a figure dressed all in black has been lurking in the yard, scaring the elderly woman into thinking this is Satan in all his glory. Who could have been organising such a task and taken it so far as to kill a priest? After looking into the area, DS Macguire has an idea, but it is stalled when the body of a young woman is found dead, possibly murdered as well.
It will take all of the Garda’s abilities to coax out a confession, but DS Macguire has some tricks up her sleeve that she wishes to enact. It could be risky, but there’s no other way to make it all fit together. A brilliant short piece by Masterton that proves he can spin a shorter tale and be just as successful.
I won’t go on too much about Masterton and his abilities, short of saying that readers ought to follow this series in order to get the full impact. I will admit that this short story works as a standalone, but caution those who approach it, as it will suck you in and leave you wanting more. There are five full-length novels awaiting you, all of which have aspects off gore but are highly entertaining as well.
Kudos, Mr. Masterton, for another great read!
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DS Katie Macguire is called to the home of an elderly woman who reports that there is a dead priest in the garden. After getting over the whiplash shock of it all, DS Macguire goes to examine the body, only to learn that the priest was not only bludgeoned with a rock, but had a specific purpose for being in the garden. It would seem he was tasked with performing an exorcism.
As she learns a little more, DS Macguire discovers that a figure dressed all in black has been lurking in the yard, scaring the elderly woman into thinking this is Satan in all his glory. Who could have been organising such a task and taken it so far as to kill a priest? After looking into the area, DS Macguire has an idea, but it is stalled when the body of a young woman is found dead, possibly murdered as well.
It will take all of the Garda’s abilities to coax out a confession, but DS Macguire has some tricks up her sleeve that she wishes to enact. It could be risky, but there’s no other way to make it all fit together. A brilliant short piece by Masterton that proves he can spin a shorter tale and be just as successful.
I won’t go on too much about Masterton and his abilities, short of saying that readers ought to follow this series in order to get the full impact. I will admit that this short story works as a standalone, but caution those who approach it, as it will suck you in and leave you wanting more. There are five full-length novels awaiting you, all of which have aspects off gore but are highly entertaining as well.
Kudos, Mr. Masterton, for another great read!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
July 9, 2017
A short story about the murder of a priest in Cork, with Katie Maguire finding a way to get a confession
January 22, 2016
This might be a short story, but it loses none of the Graham Masterton magic, and is well worth a read.
July 15, 2017
This is a short Katie Maguire story from the beginning of the series. It was enjoyable but as with most short stories it lacks depth. Still, it's a pleasant read to have with your morning coffee.
Worth reading.
Worth reading.
January 30, 2019
Too short a story.
I am a great fan of Katie Maguire stories but this one was a pale imitation. The story was lightweight and, quite frankly, unbelievable. A great shame, coming as it does from such a good author.
I am a great fan of Katie Maguire stories but this one was a pale imitation. The story was lightweight and, quite frankly, unbelievable. A great shame, coming as it does from such a good author.
December 9, 2020
In 'Eye for an Eye', DS Katie Maguire is tasked to solve the murder of a priest whose head had been bashed in with a rock. There are no eyewitnesses and barely any evidence but plenty of suspects.
'If you're going to dance with the devil, make sure you're wearing your fireproof shoes.'
The investigation just about held my interest though the main character didn't stand out from the cast of characters. I liked the technique she employed to secure a confession and the motive was believable.
Overall, 'Eye for an Eye' was a quick, average read.
'If you're going to dance with the devil, make sure you're wearing your fireproof shoes.'
The investigation just about held my interest though the main character didn't stand out from the cast of characters. I liked the technique she employed to secure a confession and the motive was believable.
Overall, 'Eye for an Eye' was a quick, average read.
July 31, 2018
A very enjoyable but very short story, a couple of chapters' worth.
The writing style changed to accomodate - it comes over as a watered down, young person's intro to the full blown Katie Maguire. Worth a read all the same.
The writing style changed to accomodate - it comes over as a watered down, young person's intro to the full blown Katie Maguire. Worth a read all the same.
October 10, 2018
Very ordinary
Too brief, too obvious, nothing of any contention, and generally very disappointing
Very ordinary indeed.
Will give other books a chance though
Too brief, too obvious, nothing of any contention, and generally very disappointing
Very ordinary indeed.
Will give other books a chance though
March 15, 2020
Excellent read
Quick read yet the characters were well developed and the story was enjoyable. Like all Graham Masterton's book, I will be reading this one again.
Quick read yet the characters were well developed and the story was enjoyable. Like all Graham Masterton's book, I will be reading this one again.
April 5, 2020
The Katie Maguire books are always great, but the novels do a much better job of establishing intricate and original stories. This short story was entirely predictable.
January 1, 2024
Great detective short story, I haven't read too many detective works but am becoming quite a fan.
January 15, 2025
Good short story starring Katie Maguire.
January 13, 2016
Not as good as I'd expected
I have been a fan of Graham Masterton's horror fiction for 30+ years but this dip into his crime fiction left me feeling a tad short changed.
A priest is found dead in the garden of an old religious lady who has been threatened by 'Satan' on several recent occasions. 'Satan' told her, apparently, to sell up and move to somewhere else (although the police seemed to not notice when she told them that). The search for the murderer leads to a local tools firm who's land gives the only other point of access to the old lady's garden.
I made a point of finishing this as it was a short story but, to be honest, if it had been much longer I'd have probably bailed. The 'who' was pretty obvious from the outset and not exactly challenging.
There are several full length novels in this series so I may give them a try at some point but I don't have high hopes for them
I have been a fan of Graham Masterton's horror fiction for 30+ years but this dip into his crime fiction left me feeling a tad short changed.
A priest is found dead in the garden of an old religious lady who has been threatened by 'Satan' on several recent occasions. 'Satan' told her, apparently, to sell up and move to somewhere else (although the police seemed to not notice when she told them that). The search for the murderer leads to a local tools firm who's land gives the only other point of access to the old lady's garden.
I made a point of finishing this as it was a short story but, to be honest, if it had been much longer I'd have probably bailed. The 'who' was pretty obvious from the outset and not exactly challenging.
There are several full length novels in this series so I may give them a try at some point but I don't have high hopes for them
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February 26, 2016Having read most of the 6 Katie Maguire novels; 1. A Terrible Beauty, 2. Broken Angels, 3. Red Light. 4. Taken for Dead, 5. Blood Sisters, 6. Buried. (7. Living Dead available for pre-order) I found this short story a decent tie-in to what has gone before.
Set in Ireland the plot follows a police investigation into the murder of a priest whose body is found in the garden of an elderly woman. Events soon turn to the surreal when Masterton introduces themes of horror and rumours of 'Satan' begin to circulate. There isn't much depth to the story and I found the ending, and indeed most of the plot, easy to guess and lacking much in the way of surprises or shocks.
An OK read with some decently dark atmosphere but quite predictable.
Set in Ireland the plot follows a police investigation into the murder of a priest whose body is found in the garden of an elderly woman. Events soon turn to the surreal when Masterton introduces themes of horror and rumours of 'Satan' begin to circulate. There isn't much depth to the story and I found the ending, and indeed most of the plot, easy to guess and lacking much in the way of surprises or shocks.
An OK read with some decently dark atmosphere but quite predictable.
October 4, 2015
Another Katie Maguire Hit!
Masterton knows how to spin and weave a satisfying detective web. If you are not already a Katie Maguire fan, this short will rectify that ... and have you craving more. Pick up a copy ... and give this author a well-deserved review. Then check out more Katie Maguire!
Masterton knows how to spin and weave a satisfying detective web. If you are not already a Katie Maguire fan, this short will rectify that ... and have you craving more. Pick up a copy ... and give this author a well-deserved review. Then check out more Katie Maguire!
April 12, 2016
Another wonderful Katie Maguire story, this one a novella. Well written with a less complicated plot line, it was nonetheless a great read. I'm really falling in love with this character!
A "How to Pronounce" addendum at the end of the book for the names of Irish people & places would be heaven sent!
A "How to Pronounce" addendum at the end of the book for the names of Irish people & places would be heaven sent!
November 11, 2015
This one actually wasn't too bad because it was SHORT, and we didn't have time to spend on Katie Maguire's stupid personal life. Now if only we could go one story without mentioning repeatedly how everyone wants her, that'd be great.
January 28, 2016
Entertaining and much enjoyed.
Short sweet and very entertaining. The characters were a little easy to figure out, but expressive. It was almost like reading a detailed script of a TV show (: It made me smile (:
Short sweet and very entertaining. The characters were a little easy to figure out, but expressive. It was almost like reading a detailed script of a TV show (: It made me smile (:
March 20, 2016
This is an interesting read and just focuses on the crime and the solving of it and doesn't really go into the characters or their lives and/or relationships. I really enjoyed it and the story was interesting. Would recommend to fans of the Katie Maguire series.
December 29, 2015
Too short!!!
July 19, 2016
Love this series but I don't like short stories but thought I would give it a try. If I had known that it didn't add anything to the series at all I really wouldn't have bothered not much to it all.
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