Book Review: Death of an Irish Druid by Catie Murphy

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Dublin limo driver Megan Malone plans to make the most of her time off—but as she soon discovers, murder never takes a holiday . . .

Synopsis:

Megan is excited to show her visiting American friends the best of Ireland. A dead body in a holy well, however, was not on her list. The victim is Seamus Nolan, nicknamed “the Irish Druid” for his controversial efforts to rewild his country estate. The local police seem all-too-willing to write off his death as an accident. But Megan’s instincts say not so fast . . .

Megan knows that sleuthing cost her her last girlfriend. Maybe solving another murder will help her make peace with that. And she’s even more determined to figure out whodunnit when she learns that an antiquated, law may pass the estate on to Nolan’s land-grabbing, sell-out uncle instead of his beloved daughter . . .

But then, with Nolan out of the picture, a rival conservationist’s bid for a major grant is uncontested. And as more suspects crop up, so does a toxic surprise on the estate, throwing everyone’s plans, and Nolan’s reputation, into jeopardy. Now Megan will have to unearth a killer with a very dirty secret .

Review:

Megan is still hurting from her recent breakup, when her bestie from the States arrives with his wife. She can't wait to show them the best of Ireland, meanwhile they're hoping she has a murder case they can help her with. Unfortunately fate intervenes, and they both get their wish at an Irish spot known for bringing wishes true. Megan gets pulled into the case and soon she and her friends, are cavorting with the gentry, as thye try to solve Seamus's death, in an attempt to keep his wild estate as it is. Book 6 of series, offers a bit of freshness with new characters, along with the cozy you expect, for a fast and fun read.

About the Author:

Catie Murphy is the author of Dublin Driver Mysteries as well as numerous award-winning fantasy and science fiction series written under the pseudonym C. E. Murphy. She was born and raised in Alaska, and now lives with her family in her ancestral homeland of Ireland. Visit her at CatieMurphy.com.