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Dead I Well May Be
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
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Publisher's Summary
So admits Michael Forsythe, an illegal immigrant escaping the troubles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. But young Michael is strong and fearless and clever, just the fellow to be tapped by Darkey, a crime boss, to join a gang of Irish thugs struggling against the rising Dominican powers in Harlem and the Bronx. The time is pre-Giuliani New York, when crack rules the city, squatters live furtively in ruined buildings, and hundreds are murdered each month. Michael and his lads tumble through the streets, shaking down victims, drinking hard, and fighting for turf, block by bloody block.
Dodgy and observant, not to mention handy with a pistol, Michael is soon anointed by Darkey as his rising star. Meanwhile Michael has very inadvisably seduced Darkey's girl, Bridget, saucy, fickle, and irresistible. Michael worries that he's being followed, that his affair with Bridget will be revealed. He's right to be anxious; when Darkey discovers the affair, he plans a very hard fall for young Michael, a gambit devilish in its guile, murderous in its intent.
But Darkey fails to account for Michael's toughness and ingenuity or the possibility that he might wreak terrible vengeance upon those who would betray him.
A natural storyteller with a gift for dialogue, McKinty introduces to readers a stunning new noir voice, dark and stylish, mythic and violent, complete with an Irish lilt.
Critic Reviews
"A profoundly satisfying book from a major new talent, and one of the best crime fiction debuts of the year." (Booklist)
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- Karlene in Nz
- 24-01-2019
Not a patch on the Sean Duffy series.
Don't waste your money. I tried and failed not to fall asleep at the endless prattling scene setting.
Very disappointing considering how good the Sean Duffy series was.
Money back, please.
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- Suzanne
- 08-11-2021
Too many words….
Can’t say I agree with the other reviews. I found this an absolute chore. Couldn’t even get through the second chapter. The scene setting and descriptions are just so lengthy and I found myself constantly tuning out. A big no from me.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-12-2023
Invincible
I just love the narrator bringing the story to live, while I love the Author this story dragged on a bit, I had the feeling he got stuck in the prison and then turned into invincibility.
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- Lyndi
- 14-12-2023
Just brilliant
I loved the poker faced realism of the prose juxtaposed to the sensitive deeper thinker the protagonist emerged as. A killer the reader would love.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-10-2023
A suspenseful story
A great book to listen to, particularly the quality of reading. I would definitely recommend this to others.
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- Tezza
- 08-10-2023
Excellent
No wonder so many read the series by this author. It is so easy to immerse yourself in the story. This is also attained by the flawless reading of the narrator who is well matched.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-09-2023
Excellent
The Author tells a great story and the Narrator tells it so perfectly with all the nuance and appropriate situations, well done
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- Tracey
- 26-09-2023
Punt paid off - loved it and the whole series
After devouring McKinty's Duffy series and was desperate for more. Wasn't sure about the background of the storyline, but once again, with McKinty's fabulous prose and Gerard Doyle's expert vocal treatment, I settled into this story easily and became attached to the lovable rogue main character. Have now completed the series. Another job well done to author and narrator.
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- Carlene Adele
- 25-09-2023
Incredible
Fantastic narration by Gerard Doyle. Another incredible story by a favoured author of mine. Highly recommend to all.
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- DM
- 15-08-2023
Incredible story, outstanding narration.
I particularly enjoy the narrator and the dry delivery on McKinty's dry Irish humour. One of many brilliant McKinty books.
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