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The Sisters

By: Dervla McTiernan
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Two sisters climbing the ranks of Dublin’s criminal justice system. A murder case that could change their lives forever. The Sisters is a gripping new thriller from one of the most exciting voices in crime fiction.

In this prequel to the international best seller The Ruin, set 10 years prior, bright-eyed Carrie Ryan is at the very start of her career. When she has a hunch about an ongoing murder investigation, she knows it could be her only chance to prove herself and truly break into the “boys' club” of Dublin’s police force.

Carrie uncovers this make-or-break moment in a case file that her sister Aifric, a newly qualified barrister, leaves on their kitchen counter: Robert Collins has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after a fight in a local pub. All signs point toward a guilty verdict, but both sisters quickly begin to find evidence that complicates the story. All the while, Carrie is very aware that she’s crossed the line—if the detective sergeant running the investigation finds out she’s been messing around with his case, her career will be over before it has begun. Aoife McMahon lends her authentic accent and her knowledge of the series’ characters, delivering a powerful performance that heightens the drama with every twist and turn.

Please note: This audio contains strong language, distressing situations, and descriptions of violence that some listeners may find upsetting. Discretion is advised.

©2019 Dervla McTiernan (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.
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I really enjoyed this, Aofie's Irish accent is lovely, the story was a little too short, I would have loved more. I think 'The Ruin' will be my next listen.

Excellent short read

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Enjoyable and gripping read. Well written, flows easily and builds suspense. Liked listening to the audiobook.

Great background to the Ruin.

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I enjoyed this light wad. Good holiday listening Recommended for any age no bad language.

Holiday listening

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An OK novella featuring 2 sisters, one a young barrister, the other just starting in the Irish police, and they get tangled up in the same case.
But not very enlightening as a prequel to the Cormac Reilly series, Cormac does not feature at all.
Nevertheless I continue to be an avid reader of Dervla's.

A bit inconsequential and not much of a prequel

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This story immediately got me in, the narration was wonderful and really set the scenes.

Immediately hooked

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l really enjoyed this book. I loved the Irish accent of the narrator so much so that it would have been good as a longer book.

Loved the Irish accent

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It drew me into the story. such great narration. I will definitely be listening to more in this series

I couldn't stop listening

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a great story from start to finish, good plot and easy to absorb. loved it.

thoroughly absorbing

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I loved listening to The Sisters. A great light prelude to The Ruin. Aiofe McMahon's reading brings the characters to life.
Highly recommend adding the story to your library.

A great story

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an easy listening enjoyable short story enjoy to listen to narration easy to listen to. worth a listen. felt expensive for what it was.

short story

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