Murder in Galway (A Home to Ireland Mystery)

Jump right into the beauty and splendor--and murder--of bestselling author Carlene O'Connor's Home to Ireland Mystery Series, as a New Yorker travels to Galway to scatter her mother's ashes...and soon finds death is all around...

Tara never imagined her introduction to Ireland like this--carrying her mam's ashes to honor her final request: "Tell Johnny I'm sorry...Take me home." She's never met her mam's estranged brother, Johnny Meehan, who owns an architectural salvage business in Galway. Although Tara is immediately charmed by the medieval city, the locals seem wary of strangers and a gypsy warns her that death is all around.

When Tara arrives at her uncle's stone cottage, the prophesy seems true. A dead man lies sprawled over the threshold in a pool of blood. The victim turns out to be Johnny's wealthiest client, and her missing uncle is the garda's number-one suspect. In trying to find Johnny and solve the crime, Tara uncovers her mam and uncle's troubled past. But with a desperate killer about, she had better mind herself, or they'll be tossing her ashes in Galway Bay...

USA Today bestselling author Carlene O’Connor comes from a long line of Irish storytellers. Her great-grandmother emigrated from Ireland to America and the stories have been flowing ever since. Of all the places across the pond she’s wandered, she fell most in love with a walled town in County Limerick and was inspired to create the town of Kilbane, County Cork. She writes the bestselling IRISH VILLAGE MYSTERIES, the HOME TO IRELAND series, and the new COUNTY KERRY MYSTERIES. Her books have been translated into numerous languages, and optioned for television. Readers can find her at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086525205106 or through her website: http://www.carleneoconnor.net

Praise for Carlene O’Connor’s Mysteries

“Set in gorgeous Galway, Ireland, this quirky-cute whodunit is full of adventure and delightful characters.” —Woman’s World on Murder in Galway

“A nice mix of believable emotion, deft sleuthing, and new relationships…The threads of the mystery are expertly handled, with O’Connor throwing the shade of suspicion on one character after another for a richly complicated mystery.” —Mystery Scene on Murder in Galway

“An entertaining start to a new cozy mystery series by Carlene O’Connor, who also writes the successful Irish Village Mysteries. It’s challenging to write two series with a similar setting and make them completely different, but O’Connor has pulled it off brilliantly.” —Suspense Magazineon Murder in Galway

“Irish charm, plenty of suspects, and some strange twists make for a winning combination.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder in an Irish Chipper

“Distinctive, captivating characters match a gripping plot full of surprises. O’Connor reinforces her place among the top rank of cozy writers.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW, for Murder at an Irish Bakery

“Siobhan and her Garda husband Macdara Flannery add humor and zest to this follow-up to Murder on an Irish Farm. Fans of competitive baking shows or Amy Patricia Meade’s cozy mysteries will enjoy.” —Library Journal STARRED REVIEW, for Murder at an Irish Bakery

“A sweet assignment turns sour for dessert-loving Garda Siobhán O’Sullivan…Plenty of likely prospects and an endless supply of sweet treats brighten the path to the solution.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder at an Irish Bakery

“Outstanding…O’Connor reinforces her place as the queen of the cozy police procedural.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Murder in An Irish Bookshop

“A fun read for those who enjoy a cozy mystery.” —Toronto.com on Murder in An Irish Bookshop

“A charming combination of Christmas cheer, Irish customs, and a mystery awash in red herrings.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder at An Irish Christmas

“Murder at an Irish Christmas has elements of a police procedural that add more detail, atmosphere, and humor than are often found in the cozy subgenre.” —Christian Science Monitor on Murder at An Irish Christmas

“Fully realized characters enhance this skillfully plotted tale as it builds to a twist ending. This seasonal Irish treat is sure to please cozy fans.” —Publishers Weekly on Murder at An Irish Christmas

“Exceptional…Cozy readers will have a hard time putting this one down.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Murder in An Irish Cottage

“A good-old fashioned finale in which the killer is exposed at a gathering of all the suspects closes this eerie tale with a bang.” —BookPage on Murder in An Irish Cottage

“[An] atmospheric story filled with Irish superstitions, legends, and colorful characters. Vivid descriptions of the countryside will appeal to lovers of Ireland.” —Library Journal on Murder in An Irish Cottage

“Delivered with a healthy dose of rural Irish charm…along with a lyrical narrative and a fantastic setting.” —Mystery Scene Magazine on Murder in An Irish Cottage

“A delightful combination of Irish village life, family dynamics, and romance.” —Booklist on Murder in An Irish Pub

“The main protagonist, an Irish Nancy Drew, Siobhan is an endearing, maternal woman whose love of her orphaned siblings and her man are evident and whose gut-instinct-driven, crime-solving, puzzle-unraveling mind is quite impressive. She makes an excellent star of the show and her likable fellow Garda boyfriend boss Macdara makes a perfect sidekick.” —Mystery Scene on Murder in An Irish Pub

“A delightful read that put me right into the atmosphere and locale.” —Criminal Element on Murder in An Irish Pub

“Carlene O’Connor is a wonderful storyteller.” —Newport Plain Talk on Murder in An Irish Pub