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The Dublin Homicides #1-6
The Dublin Murders, Books 1-6
Six gripping Irish crime mysteries set in the heart of Dublin
Detective Inspector Aidan Burke is in his fifties, divorced, and still finding his feet living alone. He’s methodical, blunt, and dislikes being pushed around by superiors — but his stubbornness sometimes blinds him to nuance.
Detective Sergeant Fiona Moore, younger and ambitious, is quick on detail, good with people, and not afraid to challenge her boss, even if it puts her career at risk. She’s saving for a modest holiday in Majorca, cares for her sister, and uses her camera to escape the pressures of the job.
Together they anchor the team at Store Street Garda station, dealing with the city’s darkest crimes.
In these six cases, Burke and Moore face murder that touches every layer of Dublin life:
• A Deadly Dividend — A banker is beaten to death and a woman attacked in her own home. The trail leads into the murky world of finance.
• A Fatal Liaison — A car crash near Blessington hides something far more sinister. Soon, there’s a second body.
• The China Chapter — A man is found shot before his house is torched. The evidence points overseas, but the truth is closer to home.
• Lethal in Small Doses — Elderly residents in Glenageary care homes are dying. Fiona suspects murder — and takes risks her boss wouldn’t.
• Plane Dead — A passenger is poisoned mid-flight from London to Dublin. Was the killer seated just rows away?
• Passion for Murder — A Spanish student is found dead by the canal. Her college closes ranks, and Fiona uncovers a dangerous cover-up.
David Pearson’s Dublin isn’t always tourist-friendly — it’s the airport concourses, care homes, canal towpaths, commuter estates and quiet suburban streets where everyday lives intersect with sudden violence.
Detective Inspector Aidan Burke is in his fifties, divorced, and still finding his feet living alone. He’s methodical, blunt, and dislikes being pushed around by superiors — but his stubbornness sometimes blinds him to nuance.
Detective Sergeant Fiona Moore, younger and ambitious, is quick on detail, good with people, and not afraid to challenge her boss, even if it puts her career at risk. She’s saving for a modest holiday in Majorca, cares for her sister, and uses her camera to escape the pressures of the job.
Together they anchor the team at Store Street Garda station, dealing with the city’s darkest crimes.
In these six cases, Burke and Moore face murder that touches every layer of Dublin life:
• A Deadly Dividend — A banker is beaten to death and a woman attacked in her own home. The trail leads into the murky world of finance.
• A Fatal Liaison — A car crash near Blessington hides something far more sinister. Soon, there’s a second body.
• The China Chapter — A man is found shot before his house is torched. The evidence points overseas, but the truth is closer to home.
• Lethal in Small Doses — Elderly residents in Glenageary care homes are dying. Fiona suspects murder — and takes risks her boss wouldn’t.
• Plane Dead — A passenger is poisoned mid-flight from London to Dublin. Was the killer seated just rows away?
• Passion for Murder — A Spanish student is found dead by the canal. Her college closes ranks, and Fiona uncovers a dangerous cover-up.
David Pearson’s Dublin isn’t always tourist-friendly — it’s the airport concourses, care homes, canal towpaths, commuter estates and quiet suburban streets where everyday lives intersect with sudden violence.
1241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2025
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About the author
David Pearson
34 books120 followersOne of Ireland's most prolific crime writers, David has a total of 24 books published to date across four separate series.
The Galway Homicides - set in and around Clifden on the Wild Atlantic Way
The Dublin Homicides - a grittier set of 6 stories set in the capital of Ireland
The Wexford Homicides - introducing DI Vikki Kirkby
The Mayo Murders - a new series set in and around Westport in County Mayo featuring DI Martin O'Shea and DS Deirdre Maguire.
The Galway Homicides - set in and around Clifden on the Wild Atlantic Way
The Dublin Homicides - a grittier set of 6 stories set in the capital of Ireland
The Wexford Homicides - introducing DI Vikki Kirkby
The Mayo Murders - a new series set in and around Westport in County Mayo featuring DI Martin O'Shea and DS Deirdre Maguire.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
October 1, 2025
A very good read
A good variety of cases are included in this set of six books. They were all complicated mysteries, with plenty of twists. Well crafted characters were pivotal to solving the cases. The books were well written and very exciting.
A good variety of cases are included in this set of six books. They were all complicated mysteries, with plenty of twists. Well crafted characters were pivotal to solving the cases. The books were well written and very exciting.
October 9, 2025
a great read
At first I thought the writing was
Naive But I plodded on and the second book was loads better as were the following ones , the story line was excellent as where the characters, and yes I would recommend.
At first I thought the writing was
Naive But I plodded on and the second book was loads better as were the following ones , the story line was excellent as where the characters, and yes I would recommend.
November 1, 2025
a great series
When I started the first book it took me a while to get into it but after the rest of the series ramped up with each story. I look forward to reading more from this author.
When I started the first book it took me a while to get into it but after the rest of the series ramped up with each story. I look forward to reading more from this author.
February 4, 2026
Many different scenarios solved with Cooperation of several departments
Being haunted by a previous case that threatened Burke's future made him difficult to work with. There were several scenarios in this one to keep straight.
Being haunted by a previous case that threatened Burke's future made him difficult to work with. There were several scenarios in this one to keep straight.
October 11, 2025
Great Series
Each book in the series kept my interest and I couldn't stop reading. Can't wait to read more from this author!
Each book in the series kept my interest and I couldn't stop reading. Can't wait to read more from this author!
November 23, 2025
Entertaining
Likeable characters and entertaining stories that won't tax your brain. The stories paint an interesting picture of Dublin city and modern Irish culture.
Likeable characters and entertaining stories that won't tax your brain. The stories paint an interesting picture of Dublin city and modern Irish culture.
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