The Ruin
A Cormac Reilly Novel
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Narrated by:
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Aoife McMahon
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By:
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Dervla McTiernan
About this listen
The Top Ten fiction bestseller and critically acclaimed crime debut featuring everyone's favourite new detective, Cormac Reilly
'The Ruin is spectacularly good. So CONFIDENT ... excellently written and, at times, heartachingly sad' Marian Keyes
'Corruption, clandestine cover-ups and criminal conspiracy ... as moving as it is fast-paced' Val McDermid
'Dervla McTiernan's first novel outclasses some of the genre's stalwarts making her a crime writer to watch ... fans of Ian Rankin and Tana French will feel right at home' Bookseller + Publisher (4.5 stars)
Galway 1993: Young Garda Cormac Reilly is called to a scene he will never forget. Two silent, neglected children—15-year-old Maude and five-year-old Jack—are waiting for him at a crumbling country house. Upstairs, their mother lies dead.
Twenty years later, a body surfaces in the icy black waters of the River Corrib. At first it looks like an open-and-shut case, but then doubt is cast on the investigation's findings—and the integrity of the police. Cormac is thrown back into the cold case that has haunted him his entire career—what links the two deaths, two decades apart? As he navigates his way through police politics and the ghosts of the past, Detective Reilly uncovers shocking secrets and finds himself questioning who among his colleagues he can trust.
What really did happen in that house where he first met Maude and Jack? The Ruin draws us deep into the dark heart of Ireland and asks who will protect you when the authorities can't—or won't.
©2018 HarperCollins Publishers Australia pty Ltd (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Australia pty LtdCritic Reviews
"Dervla McTiernan's first novel outclasses some of the genre's stalwarts making her a crime writer to watch...fans of Ian Rankin and Tana French will feel right at home." (Bookseller + Publisher)
"The Ruin is a terrific debut and a rare gem: a compelling crime thriller that delivers depth as well as twists." (Sara Foster, author of The Hidden Hours)
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- Susan Dunn
- 30-03-2018
superb story well read
McTiernan's debut novel is a superbly read by McMahon. Brilliantly written, McTiernan's style is detailed and comprehensive. I couldn't wait for opportunities to listen and hear the story unfold. I thoroughly recommend both writer and reader.
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- Liane
- 01-02-2020
Great story, well read.
Binged it to get to the end. Always a sign of a well crafted detective novel.
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- Nadia David
- 28-07-2020
Fantastic!
What a great story and so beautifully read. Highly recommend this book - I couldn’t stop listening!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-2022
Good but...
Thought the story was pretty good but the Australian accent was really hard to listen to. I found myself listening more to the actual accent each time than what was being said.
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- Heidi Froelich
- 04-02-2022
really good read
well told mystery. narrator was good except for the worst australian accent i have ever heard. made me laugh though.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-02-2022
Brilliant
A great story. Tinged with the true cruelty of the Church and the Irish Foster Care System, and the Legal System of the times.
Beautifully narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-01-2022
Compelling, But Often a Sea of Detail
Ultimately, I enjoyed The Ruin. The writing is highly skilful, the characters are complex and most chapters end in a manner that prompts the reader to keep going. May have rolled my eyes slightly at the conclusion - but in the end it's satisfying enough.
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- natsarstedt
- 22-02-2022
Excellent story and fabulous narration
Excellent story and fabulous narration!
Thoroughly enjoyable story that kept me engaged till the very end.
The narrator’s attempt at an Australian accent was valiant but not quite on the money. But as an Australian I’m probably a bit critical 😀
Overall it was really well told!
Worth a listen that’s for sure 👍🏼
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2022
The Ruin
Enjoyed nearly every moment of the book well done thank you so much for your reading
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- Debby P
- 17-12-2021
Great story, holds your interest
Bad Australian accent but overall is a good read. Easy listening and good story.
Looking forward to the next book
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