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The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley

By Jeremy Massey
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The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley by Jeremy Massey is a noir comedy set in Dublin, following the life of Paddy Buckley, a kind-hearted undertaker. After a tragic accident involving a well-known mobster, Paddy finds himself entangled in a web of danger and deception over the course of four intense days. The story blends dark humour with elements of crime and suspense, highlighting themes of fate and morality.
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You might enjoy this tale if you're drawn to intriguing plots that blend crime, dark humour, and a touch of the supernatural. With a dead body, unexpected comedy, and an undercurrent of suspense, it's a thrilling exploration of the unpredictable nature of life and death. If you appreciate stories that keep you guessing with their twists and turns, this may be the perfect choice.

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A thriller, a love story and a black comedy of ill manners

By turns a black comedy, a love story, and a thriller, The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley is a surprising, compulsively readable novel.

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A dark and unexpected novel about a Dublin undertaker who finds himself on the wrong side of the Irish mob.

Paddy Buckley is a grieving widower who has worked for years at Gallagher's, a long-established—some say the best—funeral home in Dublin. One night, driving home after an unexpected encounter with a client, Paddy hits a pedestrian crossing the street. He pulls over and gets out of his car, intending to do the right thing. As he bends over to help the man, he recognises him. It's Donal Cullen, brother of the most notorious mobster in Dublin. And he's dead.

The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley takes you on a journey into the life of a man who, by chance, becomes intertwined with dangerous elements of the underworld, leading to suspense-filled consequences.

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The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley by Jeremy Massey is praised for its blend of black humour, adventure, and thought-provoking storytelling. Reviews highlight Massey's talent for creating an engaging and complex protagonist while providing a fresh take on the Irish crime genre. The book is described as an entertaining mix of humour, suspense, and emotional depth, with a particular charm rooted in its Irish setting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781101983386

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: E P Dutton & Co Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 304

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jeremy Massey Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jeremy Massey is a third-generation undertaker who worked with his father for many years at the family firm in Dublin. A screenwriter by training, Massey has lived in London and Los Angeles. He currently lives with his wife and three children in Australia.

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