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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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Waiting for the next instalment

I enjoyed this teaser and am looking forward to the next instalment in this series. I have to add that I would happily listen to Aoife McMahon reading the phone book to me. I have enjoyed several of her audio books which, I am sure, are enhanced by her fabulous narration.

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Short listen

I’m a big Dervla fan, and I was waiting for this to get going when it ended!

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Robbed of ending

A beautiful performance and story but I feel so robbed of the ending! Felt very rushed at the end. I would’ve liked more thriller chapters!

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A great story well-told

One sister is a barrister, the other a guarda. They have different perspectives, different skills, but together they make a great team. I wanted to cheer them on. Keep going girls!

This is a super novella and Aoife McMahon is the perfect narrator for Dervla McTiernan. More like this one, please Ms McTiernan.

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Excellent short read

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.

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Great background to the Ruin.

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

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Very enjoyable

Great short story, liked the multiple sub stories that kept me entertained and wanting more

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BRILLIANT SHORT STORY

Woohoo congratulations what a short story many more to come well read very enjoyable thank you 🙏💐

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good road trip book

good flowing story, characters could be a little more developed. Ended a bit abruptly, but very gripping second half.

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Tastes great

Thanks for the free taste of The Sisters Audible. Can’t wait to read The Ruin & The Scholar

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