Overview

In this new installment of Ken Bruen’s beloved Jack Taylor series, the whiskey-swigging Irish detective investigates a series of violent attacks on the local convent’s nuns.

Jack Taylor wakes up from a coma to discover that much of the world has changed since he last walked the streets of Galway. The pandemic had hit while he was under, devastating the lives of many in his beloved city and beyond. Now, as Jack tries to recover from the attack that put him in the hospital and absorb the incredible changes in the world around him, a woman approaches him with a distressing case: two local nuns have been bludgeoned by a mysterious man wielding a hammer, and more are sure to follow. As the police fail to act while the violence against the Sisters escalates, Jack seems like their only hope.

Initially wary of becoming involved in the investigation, Jack finds he cannot stay away from the mystery surrounding these vicious attacks. He also cannot shake a feeling of darkness that has haunted him since he awoke from his coma—a darkness that is far too close for comfort. Luckily, an old friend is there to help see him through and there is always Jack’s dark wit and a drink to help shore up his mood.

Review

Jack has just awakened from a coma to discover the world he once knew is gone. Now, as Jack tries to recover from the attack that put him in the hospital and absorb the incredible changes in the world around him, a woman approaches him with a distressing case: two local nuns have been bludgeoned by a mysterious man wielding a hammer, and more are sure to follow. As the police fail to act while the violence against the Sisters escalates, Jack seems like their only hope.

Jack is a unique character that you can’t help but fall for. He is matter of fact, no nonsense and a bit on the rude side. And I loved that for him. He does not take any prisoners, but don’t worry….the nuns take him to school.

This story had me laughing out loud in places due to snarky comments. It also had me gasping for breath because Jack had to catch this killer!!

This is part of a series and I have not read a single one. This is my first. I did not feel lost…well except for the coma part! I need to go back and read that book 😂. So, it is not necessary that you read these in order.

Need a mystery that makes you think of Alfred Hitchcock…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

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