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With Our Blessing

The unforgettable beginning to the addictive crime series (An Inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery Book 1)

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With Our Blessing

By: Jo Spain
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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 THE FIRST TOM REYNOLDS MYSTERY FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT LIE

It's true what they say . . . revenge is sweet.

1975
A baby, minutes old, is forcibly taken from its devastated mother.

2010
The body of an elderly woman is found in a Dublin public park in the depths of winter.

Detective Inspector Tom Reynolds is on the case. He's convinced the murder is linked to historical events that took place in the notorious Magdalene Laundries. Reynolds and his team follow the trail to an isolated convent in the Irish countryside. But once inside, it becomes disturbingly clear that the killer is amongst them . . . and is determined to exact further vengeance for the sins of the past.

PRAISE FOR JO SPAIN'S TOM REYNOLDS SERIES

'A stunning read' Woman's Way

'Refreshing and full of twists' Express

'Clever, pacey, compulsive' Sunday Mirror

'Expertly crafted, deeply immersive and timely' Irish Independent

(P)2017 WF Howes Ltd©2015 Joanne Spain Crime Fiction Europe Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Espionage Crime Revenge Suspense

Critic Reviews

Fiendishly clever . . . and a big fat twist is lobbed into the ending like a hand grenade
Brilliant! Fast paced, well researched and sensitive. Jo Spain is a sparkling new talent
Spain's vivid thriller explores the dark secrets of Ireland's past that are a real-life situation haunting so many people within Irish society today
In a very strong year for Irish crime-fiction debuts, Jo Spain's With Our Blessing is among the most assured . . . With Our Blessing picks at the scabs of recent Irish history to reveal raw and gaping wounds
Atmospheric and compelling
Spain handles the inevitable tensions with aplomb
Packed with fascinating details about the inner workings of Leinster House, this is a satisfying mystery
Absolutely my comfort reading
All stars
Most relevant
Loved this book.
Couldn’t put it down.
Love Aofie McMohon and the way she narrates.

Brilliant

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I couldn’t stop listening, it was a really interesting book and the historical background made it more heart wrenching

Great

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Fabulous book, so many twists and turns, and so very saddened what these women went through. Loved the narrator too

Keeps you guessing

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A well written book, Jo Spain takes us into the sordid corrupt workings of the church, the power and absolute inhumanity of religion is exposed, a well written book. It is so good author's like Jo while in a fiction narrative are highlighting the loss and corruption that really did occur to so many women and children during this time. Inspector Tom Reynolds is a solid likable character i am looking forward to the next 2 books in the series. Love Aoife McMahon as a narrator.

Excellent story - highly recommend

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i love Jo Spain! As usual from her, this is terrific, well-crafted story telling. Great characters, gripping tale, and fascinating detail about the Magdalen Laundries. Substantial and well written... Total pleasure.

Wonderful--my favourite crime writer!

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This story keeps you guessing and the ending is very surprising. Very well read. Looking forward to listening to the next in series. I am hooked.

Suspenseful

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Really enjoyed this book. A who dunnit in the context of a truly terrible time in Irish Catholic history.
A very easy listen, could be picked up and put down easily. The performance was fantastic with different inflections used for different characters. If murder mystery is your thing, I thoroughly recommend.

A suprise ending

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Aiways enjoy Jo Spain's books and the narrator is brilliant and well worth listening to

Great book as usual

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Enjoyed this one, easy to keep track of the many characters , but still suspenseful. Good little mystery.

Good read

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Just amazing…can’t wait to listen to the next in the series….10/10
The audio was the perfect

10/10

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