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  • Stories from the Margins, Book 2
  • By: Shane Dunphy
  • Narrated by: Shane Dunphy
  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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The house was like something out of a Jane Austen novel, but the truth of what lay in the shadows was more terrifying than any fictional imagining. 

Shane Dunphy recalls the experience of his darkest nightmares: a young girl describing missing children as playthings at house parties, but no one was listening; a malevolent, threatening presence looming in the residence they called the Bad Place, and Shane was forced to flee. 

And now, 20 years later, a mother pleads with him to find her son who vanished at age five.  

Determined to redress his mistakes, Shane doggedly investigates and begins to uncover a vast international child-trafficking ring that goes to the very top of the establishment.  

And behind it all there’s the Dark Man, a hideous exile from humanity who has decided Shane needs to be taught a final lesson. Recounting cases of historical child disappearances, unsolved abductions, collusion with the Catholic church and its culture of secrets, lies and cover up, Shane Dunphy builds a picture of a complex web of organised criminality. 

And, in a powerful story of personal redemption, Shane attempts to confront his demons and bring the notorious ringleader to justice.

©2019 Shane Dunphy (P)2020 Audible, Ltd

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Great book

Loved it well worth the read couldn't put it down. Another great book Shane well done.

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Another riveting and entertaining true tale from Shane Dunphy

As someone who has read Dunphy’s entire catalogue, I can honestly say that I can’t decide whether I prefer his fiction or non-fiction - both are so readable and entertaining. I never listen to audiobooks - I’m a big reader, but hearing that both Dunphy’s “Margins” books were only available on audible, I had to sign up just to get in on the action, and I wasn’t disappointed. Dunphy’s material can be confronting, but his voice is so mesmerising that he manages to make the experience of listening to his material at once relaxing and stimulating. I highly recommend listening in the bath, during a leisurely walk, or just before bed. Can’t wait to see what Dunphy has in store for us next! Will be re-listening to both “Stories From the Margins” books, as well as re-visiting “The Boy They Tried To Hide” as read by Dunphy himself! Highly recommended to anyone who likes true crime, an Irish accent, or even a bit of acoustic guitar, lol.

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