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The Dead Yard

By: Adrian McKinty
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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 In this exciting sequel to the acclaimed Dead I Well May Be, the mercenary Michael Forsythe is forced to infiltrate an Irish terrorist cell, confronting murder, mayhem, and the prospect of his own execution.

Michael is on holiday in Spain when a soccer riot between the Paddies and the Brits escalates out of control and he winds up in a Spanish prison. Enter Samantha, a beautiful British Intelligence agent. She makes Michael an offer he can't refuse: instead of extradition to Mexico to serve time for a prison break, he can infiltrate an IRA sleeper cell in the United States. Thrust into the nightmare world of men known for their distinctive brands of torture and revenge, Michael crosses and double-crosses key players, narrowly escapes his own lies, loses his only ally, and falls for the daughter of his enemy.

Don't miss these other noir thrillers in the Michael Forsythe series: Dead I Well May Be (Unabridged) and The Bloomsday Dead (Unabridged).©2006 Adrian McKinty (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Paranormal Fiction

Critic Reviews

  • Winner of Audio Publishers Association 2007 Audie Award, Thriller/Suspense
  • Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2007

"McKinty's literate, expertly crafted third crime novel...confirms his place as one of his generation's leading talents." (Publishers Weekly)
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There isn’t a McKinty book I haven’t loved and this one was an absolute cracker. Can’t remember the last time I’ve been that tense - this is about as perfect as a genre like this can get.
Also a huge call out to narrator Gerard Doyle. He was on song with his superb reading of the Sean Duffy series and is as brilliant in this Forsythe series. Amazing!
I need to start the next book NOW!!!!!

Better and better

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Love the accents, the storyline and excellent characters. I loved the Sean Duffy books and now these.. Only one to go - what a shame!

Loved it - another great book by him

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Dead Yard to be better than the print version?

I have not read the book but the narration is so good I don't think the book could be better.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dead Yard?

The final scenes at the Dead Yard itself were riveting. Had to listen right to the end. Can't wait to read the third book in the series now.

Have you listened to any of Gerard Doyle’s other performances? How does this one compare?

This is my sixth Gerard Doyle book performance.. They are all excellent and this is up with them all.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There was never a dull moment.

Any additional comments?

A most enjoyable book. You have to be prepared for a bit of swearing and violence of course.

I had to keep working in the garden till the end.

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By this second Michael Forsyth book, I was totally captivated, and loved him almost as much as Sean Duffy. I am feeling sad that there are only three books in this series. Brilliant writing and narration. I wish that I could listed to Gerard Doyle every day.

Brilliant once again

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This was another great story by Adrian. although a lot of swesring was not offensive just seem to fit in.The storyline was terrific with excellent narration. Found hard to put down. I really do enjoy his stories.

Great story.

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Everything about the way Adrian McKinty writes and Gerard Doyle narrates is magic! I can’t get enough of these and the Sean Duffy books. I will be bereft when I’m through them all.

Can’t get enough!

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I am now a devoted McKinty fan, but only if it's narrated by Gerard Doyle. Highly recommend. This is book 2 of 3 books. Also recommend the Detective Sean Duffy Series set in Belfast.

McKinty does it again

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This time Michael is up against an incompetent if brutal American IRA splinter group. Improbably he falls for a very annoying teenager, and confesses to being an informant for the FBI. Predictably it ends badly. The scenes set in the smokehouse need some serious editing. I got to the point where I would have rather they just killed our hero than have to keep listening. Gerard Doyle’s wonderful accent and voice saved the day.

Saved by Gerard Doyle

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Absolutely loved this, just a great listen, highly recommend to everyone, awesome story and just brilliant

Brilliant

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Doyle has to be one of the best, if not the very BEST Narrator I have ever been lucky to listen to. I will listen to him any time

Brilliant Narator

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