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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 is a gripping crime thriller set in Ireland, where Detective Tom Reynolds takes on a chilling investigation into a gruesome murder. The story uncovers dark secrets and hidden pasts, as the detective navigates through a web of deceit, old rivalries, and institutional cover-ups. With its atmospheric setting and complex character dynamics, the book explores themes of justice and redemption, keeping readers on edge.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy gripping crime novels set against a richly atmospheric backdrop, this tale of murder and hidden secrets will draw you in. With complex characters and a fast-paced plot that unravels layers of mystery, it's perfect for fans of intense psychological thrillers intertwined with historical settings.

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With Our Blessing

THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER. Shortlisted for the 2015 Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition

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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 working 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.

With Our Blessing by Jo Spain is a gripping tale of mystery and revenge.

Series: An Inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery

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With Our Blessing by Jo Spain is praised for its atmospheric and compelling narrative, drawing on Ireland's dark past to create a gripping crime thriller. Critics appreciate its blend of traditional mystery with a modern Irish twist, likening it to works by Agatha Christie, but with a focus on deep historical wounds. The book is noted for its intense exploration of Ireland's haunting secrets and its intriguing, well-developed investigative team. The storytelling is described as fast-paced and well-researched, with a surprising twist that adds to its allure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784293178

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 379g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Jo Spain has worked as a journalist and a party advisor on the economy in the Irish parliament. With Our Blessing is her first novel and was one of seven books shortlisted in the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition 2015. Joanne lives in Dublin with her husband and their four young children.

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