Rosepoint Publishing: Five of Five Stars
I just found a new favorite series!
Book Blurb:
If it weren’t for the Irish, New York wouldn’t have a police force. On the other hand, it might not need one.
Starting a new job is always stressful, even when bombs aren’t involved. NYPD Officer Erin O’Reilly always wanted to be a detective. But on her first day wearing a gold shield, she finds herself investigating the explosive death of a small-time crook. She and her K-9 partner Rolf, together with her new squad of detectives, plunge into a world of gamblers, mobsters, and retired Irish Republican Army soldiers.
It’s an Irish cop against the Irish Mob in an intoxicating cocktail of murder, explosives, and betrayal. Can Erin and Rolf solve the killing before the bomber strikes again?
My Review:
Yahoo! I’ve found another K-9 series to absolutely love! And SurPRISE! The female character, one of New York’s finest, newly installed detective, is not a damaged protagonist. As far as I can tell, she is tough, smart, and a critical thinker. She brings valuable instincts to the job, a logical wit and wisdom inherited by her now retired Irish NY cop dad.
What is not to love here? This cast of characters immediately immerses you in her new unit, co-workers gathered from other areas specifically to work Major Crimes, each with their own specialties. And they are good. The banter is lively as they get the feel for each other and their new team member, Erin O’Reilly. She comes with the 90 lb. GSD specially trained German language K-9–a pussycat or predator and he can go from mild to wildly serious quickly. It doesn’t take long before Erin earns the respect of Lieutenant Webb and her team members and has installed herself as a person who has your back, confronts and subdues effectively.
In this installment, a car bomb has detonated causing a fatality and the team called out. It escalates rather quickly, introducing Erin to the local Irish mob and the pub hangout, the Barley Corner, where she made some major contacts. It is there she is introduced to the “Irish Car Bomb,” a drink that begins with Guinness, of course. (And have you heard of Glen D?) It’s brilliant and something I’d never attempt. Dialogue hints at the Irish sense of humor as well as the fire.
“Nothing in his life so became him as his taking leave of it.”
A fast-paced, well-plotted mystery doesn’t take away from the characters and there is a pulse-pounding climax in a satisfying conclusion. Oh wait! Did I have any quibbles? Yes! It’s too short! I’m looking forward to delving deeper into these characters, charismatic, caustic when needed, or just because. Erin is high energy and runs on endorphins. This one will ramp yours up as well.
I bought this one, sold on the cover and blurb, and it did not disappoint. Fast and fun read–totally recommended! Now, I just need the next one!
Book Details:
Genre: Cozy Animal Mysteries, Police Procedurals
Publisher: ClickWorks Press
- ISBN-10:1943383383
- ISBN-13:978-1943383382
- ASIN: B07FT1RJG2
Print Length: 164 pages
Publication Date: July 22, 2018
Source: Purchased at Publisher
Title Links: Irish Car Bomb (Amazon link), Barnes and Noble, Kobo
The Author: Steven Henry is the USA Today bestselling author of the Erin O’Reilly mysteries and the Clarion Chronicles. He learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
©2020 V Williams
The https://rosepointpublishing.com website
is one of the best we have found, and the Irish Car Bomb (The Erin O’Reilly
K-9 Mysteries Book 2) by Steven Henry – a #BookReview #readingirelandmonth20 – Rosepoint Publishing article is very well written and useful!
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Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read and review “Irish Car Bomb!” Thank you, also, for the kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy the series!
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Loved it, so refreshing not to have a damaged protagonist. Any upcoming promotions?
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We’re going to be putting “Black Velvet,” the first book in the series, on sale for $1.00 for the e-book shortly. I’ll let you know the timing of it.
There are currently 7 books in the series available, and I’m pounding away on #8. It should be coming out sometime this summer.
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Super! Thank you, keep me apprised.
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“Black Velvet” is now on discount as an e-book for $0.99 at Amazon!
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good job finding those other two versions! my vote still goes for the girls–and think it was certainly more fun as well. also, Nicole, i appreciated the shout out.
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This sounds really interesting, with a lot of things to like. Great review Virginia.
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Thank you Carla. I’m excited about the series.
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