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In this gripping crime fiction, Edna O’Brien draws on real-life events to craft a chilling narrative that explores the impact of serial violence on a small Irish community. The story centers on the harrowing murders of Imelda Riney, her son Liam, and Father Joe Walsh, weaving together themes of familial trauma, sexual abuse, and psychopathology. Through intimate character portraits and tense suspense, the novel delves into the psychological aftermath of murder victims and the relentless pursuit of justice amid societal denial.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Edna O’Brien
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