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Gallows Field
A Murder Mystery set in Ireland during World War Two.
War is raging in Europe. Ireland is struggling with the consequences – the blockade of vital resources, the rationing of food and fuel, the influx of refugees, the shortage of jobs are causing unrest.
Eamon Foley is in a crowded pub. The music is loud. The singing is louder. His brother-in-law Joe McCarthy is shot dead.
In the chaos Foley sees a big man rushing through the door. A face from his past?
Is this a message? Have they caught up with him at last?
Or is it as the local Gardaí suspect – Joe was killed by a jealous husband, given his reputation as a notorious womaniser?
They dismiss Foley’s concerns. With dreadful results.
The next day Foley’s sister Mary is found dead in the town park.
And his son is taken away by a nun in a car.
War is raging in Europe. Ireland is struggling with the consequences – the blockade of vital resources, the rationing of food and fuel, the influx of refugees, the shortage of jobs are causing unrest.
Eamon Foley is in a crowded pub. The music is loud. The singing is louder. His brother-in-law Joe McCarthy is shot dead.
In the chaos Foley sees a big man rushing through the door. A face from his past?
Is this a message? Have they caught up with him at last?
Or is it as the local Gardaí suspect – Joe was killed by a jealous husband, given his reputation as a notorious womaniser?
They dismiss Foley’s concerns. With dreadful results.
The next day Foley’s sister Mary is found dead in the town park.
And his son is taken away by a nun in a car.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
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First published August 17, 2010
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About the author
Brendan Gerad O'Brien
31 books41 followersOriginally from Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland, I now live in Newport, South Wales with my wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah.
When I won my first writing competition I was so excited I ran all the way home. I was about eight years old. The Fun Fair was coming to town and our English teacher asked us to write an essay about it. I won the only prize - a book of ten tickets for the fair.
My uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harnessmaker’s shop in Listowel, and I spent some wonderful holidays there. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters who’d wander in for a chat and a bit of jovial banter. One famous storyteller who often popped in was John B Keane, and I was there when John B’s first story was read out on Radio Eireann. I can still remember the buzz of excitement. And I dreamt of being a writer too.
But it was only when I got married and the children came along that I made any serious attempt to write a book.
The result was Dark September, an alternative history thriller set in Newport during WW2. Germany invade Britain. Stormtroopers attack the South Wales coast to capture the coal mines. Newport is blitzed. Irishman Danny O’Shea’s wife is killed. O’Shea heads for neutral Ireland with his son …
I find writing very therapeutic. I get a great buzz from taking an idea and developing it, often watching it evolve into something completely different from how it started out. Great ideas are all around us. Little gems are waiting to be harvested everywhere. I find myself listening to what people are saying, and the way they say it.
For instance, the Irish are famous for their colourful and exaggerated language, always using a dozen words when one would do. So I set all my stories in Ireland. The names are changed, of course, because I don’t earn enough to survive a lawsuit.
The title of my collection of short stories, Dreamin’ Dreams, comes from something my father said years ago when I got poor grades at school. ‘What do you expect?’ he told my mother. ‘He never does any studying. He just sits there, dreamin’ dreams.’
The characters are all based on real people who passed through my life at some time or other, or events that actually happened to me. Enhanced, of course, and sometimes exaggerated out of all proportion.
My second novel, Gallows Field, introduces Eamon Foley, a Local Security volunteer. Set in Tralee in 1941, Foley is in a crowded pub when his brother-in-law Joe McCarthy is shot dead. And no one sees a thing.
In A Pale Moon Was Rising, Eamon Foley is now a guard. A young man’s body is pulled from the River Lee. He’s wearing a distinctive silver ring that belonged to Paudy Daly, the eldest son of the notorious Mixer Daly.
A Crack in the Ice is the third in the series of murder mysteries featuring Guard Eamon Foley.
A Murder in a Different Light is the fourth Guard Eamon Foley thriller. Ireland 1947. Seven weeks of relentless snow. Guard Eamon Foley is searching for a missing child.
At Toby Appleyard’s farm, he discovers the kitchen littered with dead cats. And the skeletal remains of a woman. Upstairs, Toby is dead in his bed.
Footsteps is a stand-alone thriller set in 1967, the summer of love. Dakota Lacey, a young American backpacker, arrives in a beautiful Irish seaside town on a glorious holiday weekend.
There are a load of interesting ideas fermenting in my mind right now, but the hard part is trying to isolate the good ones and mould them into some sort of story that will make sense. Wish me luck, and thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings. Have a good day.
When I won my first writing competition I was so excited I ran all the way home. I was about eight years old. The Fun Fair was coming to town and our English teacher asked us to write an essay about it. I won the only prize - a book of ten tickets for the fair.
My uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harnessmaker’s shop in Listowel, and I spent some wonderful holidays there. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters who’d wander in for a chat and a bit of jovial banter. One famous storyteller who often popped in was John B Keane, and I was there when John B’s first story was read out on Radio Eireann. I can still remember the buzz of excitement. And I dreamt of being a writer too.
But it was only when I got married and the children came along that I made any serious attempt to write a book.
The result was Dark September, an alternative history thriller set in Newport during WW2. Germany invade Britain. Stormtroopers attack the South Wales coast to capture the coal mines. Newport is blitzed. Irishman Danny O’Shea’s wife is killed. O’Shea heads for neutral Ireland with his son …
I find writing very therapeutic. I get a great buzz from taking an idea and developing it, often watching it evolve into something completely different from how it started out. Great ideas are all around us. Little gems are waiting to be harvested everywhere. I find myself listening to what people are saying, and the way they say it.
For instance, the Irish are famous for their colourful and exaggerated language, always using a dozen words when one would do. So I set all my stories in Ireland. The names are changed, of course, because I don’t earn enough to survive a lawsuit.
The title of my collection of short stories, Dreamin’ Dreams, comes from something my father said years ago when I got poor grades at school. ‘What do you expect?’ he told my mother. ‘He never does any studying. He just sits there, dreamin’ dreams.’
The characters are all based on real people who passed through my life at some time or other, or events that actually happened to me. Enhanced, of course, and sometimes exaggerated out of all proportion.
My second novel, Gallows Field, introduces Eamon Foley, a Local Security volunteer. Set in Tralee in 1941, Foley is in a crowded pub when his brother-in-law Joe McCarthy is shot dead. And no one sees a thing.
In A Pale Moon Was Rising, Eamon Foley is now a guard. A young man’s body is pulled from the River Lee. He’s wearing a distinctive silver ring that belonged to Paudy Daly, the eldest son of the notorious Mixer Daly.
A Crack in the Ice is the third in the series of murder mysteries featuring Guard Eamon Foley.
A Murder in a Different Light is the fourth Guard Eamon Foley thriller. Ireland 1947. Seven weeks of relentless snow. Guard Eamon Foley is searching for a missing child.
At Toby Appleyard’s farm, he discovers the kitchen littered with dead cats. And the skeletal remains of a woman. Upstairs, Toby is dead in his bed.
Footsteps is a stand-alone thriller set in 1967, the summer of love. Dakota Lacey, a young American backpacker, arrives in a beautiful Irish seaside town on a glorious holiday weekend.
There are a load of interesting ideas fermenting in my mind right now, but the hard part is trying to isolate the good ones and mould them into some sort of story that will make sense. Wish me luck, and thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings. Have a good day.
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April 17, 2018
Is Joe the target of past transgressions or is it just a coincidence both his sister and brother-in-law are shot dead?
Joe is shot in the middle of a crowded pub in Ireland and no one saw a thing. When Foley and his partner arrive, the grissly scene and a familiar face in the crowd stop Foley cold. Is this revenge for what happened a year ago? Foley knows he must investigate on his own as the man in charge of Joe’s cold-blooded murder doesn’t believe it’s anything more than a jilted lover’s husband out for blood. The more Foley uncovers, the more he’s convinced it’s much more. When Foley happens upon illegal evidence and gets the brush-off, he acts. Will he avenge his family’s double-murders before the killer guns him down or has he just signed his own death warrant?
Gallows Field is a breath-taking thriller with plenty of twists and turns. The characters are well-drawn with their own backstories. The plot moves at a good pace and kept me vested. Sgt. Edge is a stuffy policeman who follows police procedure to the letter and is an intriguing man. The backdrop is Ireland during world war two. While it’s not a normal setting for a thriller, the historical accuracies are spot-on. The ending stayed with me and I closed the book satisfied.
If you’re looking for a gritty historical thriller in the same vein as James Patterson, pick up Gallows Field today.
My Rating: 5 stars
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Joe is shot in the middle of a crowded pub in Ireland and no one saw a thing. When Foley and his partner arrive, the grissly scene and a familiar face in the crowd stop Foley cold. Is this revenge for what happened a year ago? Foley knows he must investigate on his own as the man in charge of Joe’s cold-blooded murder doesn’t believe it’s anything more than a jilted lover’s husband out for blood. The more Foley uncovers, the more he’s convinced it’s much more. When Foley happens upon illegal evidence and gets the brush-off, he acts. Will he avenge his family’s double-murders before the killer guns him down or has he just signed his own death warrant?
Gallows Field is a breath-taking thriller with plenty of twists and turns. The characters are well-drawn with their own backstories. The plot moves at a good pace and kept me vested. Sgt. Edge is a stuffy policeman who follows police procedure to the letter and is an intriguing man. The backdrop is Ireland during world war two. While it’s not a normal setting for a thriller, the historical accuracies are spot-on. The ending stayed with me and I closed the book satisfied.
If you’re looking for a gritty historical thriller in the same vein as James Patterson, pick up Gallows Field today.
My Rating: 5 stars
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
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February 20, 2013Quick read but thought prvoking.
February 22, 2013
An enjoyable short story, very thought provoking.
March 20, 2019
Gallows Field #1 - Mr. O'Brien is a wonderful storyteller/writer/author/pick your label. This book is full of storylines that twist and turn, tell about Irish life during WWII, and keep the reader immersed until the last page. I read the books out of order (no harm done), yet I could not put either book down until I finished them and I missed a night's sleep chain reading. The talents of this author is evident with his writing style, his vivid, clear descriptions and his human characters. Their dialog is realistic and they suffer all the emotions and the problems being a person. The Guard is the main character in this story and his journey through the pages is mesmerizing. There is a lot of sorrow but at the same token, there is love, determination and everything in balance.
I felt for all the characters, whether good or bad events, since Mr. O'Brien has an easy to read, in depth writing style, which is similar to sitting on the front porch with a cold drink while chatting with old friends. His words and imagination draw the reader deep into the pages and too soon the story ends. I purchased the Kindle edition over a year ago but could not find it in my library now. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people - the only way to read a good book in my opinion. I contacted the author to review his books and I am so fortunate to have such a good writer in my top five favorite authors. If you like Ludlum and that company, you will enjoy the books of Mr. O'Brien. 5*
A Pale Moon Was Rising #2 - Mr. O'Brien has yet to disappoint me and he has become one of my favorite authors. The evolving storylines, set during the end of WWII, in Ireland, tell an interesting tale of murder, mystery, heartbreak and horror. I liked many of the characters, but the my favorite is the Guard; he takes his job further than required and uncovers secrets and horrors that weave the fabric of this story.
There is also much good and gives a balanced picture of what life was like in that era. I was so involved with this story, I did not pay attention to the time and finished it at 0400 hours. Not many Indie books keep me awake nowadays - some even put me to sleep in the middle of the day. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. I contacted Mr. O'Brien to review his books and he shared this fine example of his wonderful talent of storytelling and vivid imagination and descriptions. 5*
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
I felt for all the characters, whether good or bad events, since Mr. O'Brien has an easy to read, in depth writing style, which is similar to sitting on the front porch with a cold drink while chatting with old friends. His words and imagination draw the reader deep into the pages and too soon the story ends. I purchased the Kindle edition over a year ago but could not find it in my library now. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people - the only way to read a good book in my opinion. I contacted the author to review his books and I am so fortunate to have such a good writer in my top five favorite authors. If you like Ludlum and that company, you will enjoy the books of Mr. O'Brien. 5*
A Pale Moon Was Rising #2 - Mr. O'Brien has yet to disappoint me and he has become one of my favorite authors. The evolving storylines, set during the end of WWII, in Ireland, tell an interesting tale of murder, mystery, heartbreak and horror. I liked many of the characters, but the my favorite is the Guard; he takes his job further than required and uncovers secrets and horrors that weave the fabric of this story.
There is also much good and gives a balanced picture of what life was like in that era. I was so involved with this story, I did not pay attention to the time and finished it at 0400 hours. Not many Indie books keep me awake nowadays - some even put me to sleep in the middle of the day. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. I contacted Mr. O'Brien to review his books and he shared this fine example of his wonderful talent of storytelling and vivid imagination and descriptions. 5*
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
December 30, 2025
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts. There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
Gallows Field #1 - Mr. O'Brien is a wonderful storyteller/writer/author/pick your label. This book is full of storylines that twist and turn, tell about Irish life during WWII, and keep the reader immersed until the last page. I read the books out of order (no harm done), yet I could not put either book down until I finished them and I missed a night's sleep chain reading. The talents of this author is evident with his writing style, his vivid, clear descriptions and his human characters. Their dialog is realistic and they suffer all the emotions and the problems being a person. The Guard is the main character in this story and his journey through the pages is mesmerizing. There is a lot of sorrow but at the same token, there is love, determination and everything in balance. I felt for all the characters, whether good or bad events, since Mr. O'Brien has an easy to read, in depth writing style, which is similar to sitting on the front porch with a cold drink while chatting with old friends. His words and imagination draw the reader deep into the pages and too soon the story ends. I purchased the Kindle edition over a year ago but could not find it in my library now. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people - the only way to read a good book in my opinion. I contacted the author to review his books and I am so fortunate to have such a good writer in my top five favorite authors. If you like Ludlum and that company, you will enjoy the books of Mr. O'Brien. 5*
A Pale Moon Was Rising #2 - Mr. O'Brien has yet to disappoint me and he has become one of my favorite authors. The evolving storylines, set during the end of WWII, in Ireland, tell an interesting tale of murder, mystery, heartbreak and horror. I liked many of the characters, but the my favorite is the Guard; he takes his job further than required and uncovers secrets and horrors that weave the fabric of this story. There is also much good and gives a balanced picture of what life was like in that era. I was so involved with this story, I did not pay attention to the time and finished it at 0400 hours. Not many Indie books keep me awake nowadays - some even put me to sleep in the middle of the day. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. I contacted Mr. O'Brien to review his books and he shared this fine example of his wonderful talent of storytelling and vivid imagination and descriptions. 5*
Dark September – I loved this well written story but could not stomach the main character. Such a whiner, he expected everyone to help him but he did not lift a finger to help another, including children. Not a smart man but a loving father and husband who had abandoned his mother and sisters after he promised to support them. Anyway, the storylines are interesting, so much that although I disliked Danny more and more as the pages flew by, I could not put the well edited book down. The characters run the gamut from OK to not very nice to wacky. Yep, quite a few were certainly sideswiped by a mule if not kicked straight on. The pace is continuous, and although not real history but an alternative twist, I found it intriguing and filled with drama and suspense, along with plenty of figuring on my part of what would happen next. Besides wanting to cuff Danny continuously, his mistakes and lack of grey matter created a hard to put down read. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. I contacted the author to review his work. 5*
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again. A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars. I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say? A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not? Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing. Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death. Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered. The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock. Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love. Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything. The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present. My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity. Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive. The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds. The First Cut - How funny! Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof. Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild. Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather. Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself. Remember Me? - Very intriguing. Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible. Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food. Dreamin' Dreams end. 5*
Gallows Field #1 - Mr. O'Brien is a wonderful storyteller/writer/author/pick your label. This book is full of storylines that twist and turn, tell about Irish life during WWII, and keep the reader immersed until the last page. I read the books out of order (no harm done), yet I could not put either book down until I finished them and I missed a night's sleep chain reading. The talents of this author is evident with his writing style, his vivid, clear descriptions and his human characters. Their dialog is realistic and they suffer all the emotions and the problems being a person. The Guard is the main character in this story and his journey through the pages is mesmerizing. There is a lot of sorrow but at the same token, there is love, determination and everything in balance. I felt for all the characters, whether good or bad events, since Mr. O'Brien has an easy to read, in depth writing style, which is similar to sitting on the front porch with a cold drink while chatting with old friends. His words and imagination draw the reader deep into the pages and too soon the story ends. I purchased the Kindle edition over a year ago but could not find it in my library now. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people - the only way to read a good book in my opinion. I contacted the author to review his books and I am so fortunate to have such a good writer in my top five favorite authors. If you like Ludlum and that company, you will enjoy the books of Mr. O'Brien. 5*
A Pale Moon Was Rising #2 - Mr. O'Brien has yet to disappoint me and he has become one of my favorite authors. The evolving storylines, set during the end of WWII, in Ireland, tell an interesting tale of murder, mystery, heartbreak and horror. I liked many of the characters, but the my favorite is the Guard; he takes his job further than required and uncovers secrets and horrors that weave the fabric of this story. There is also much good and gives a balanced picture of what life was like in that era. I was so involved with this story, I did not pay attention to the time and finished it at 0400 hours. Not many Indie books keep me awake nowadays - some even put me to sleep in the middle of the day. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. I contacted Mr. O'Brien to review his books and he shared this fine example of his wonderful talent of storytelling and vivid imagination and descriptions. 5*
Dark September – I loved this well written story but could not stomach the main character. Such a whiner, he expected everyone to help him but he did not lift a finger to help another, including children. Not a smart man but a loving father and husband who had abandoned his mother and sisters after he promised to support them. Anyway, the storylines are interesting, so much that although I disliked Danny more and more as the pages flew by, I could not put the well edited book down. The characters run the gamut from OK to not very nice to wacky. Yep, quite a few were certainly sideswiped by a mule if not kicked straight on. The pace is continuous, and although not real history but an alternative twist, I found it intriguing and filled with drama and suspense, along with plenty of figuring on my part of what would happen next. Besides wanting to cuff Danny continuously, his mistakes and lack of grey matter created a hard to put down read. I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. I contacted the author to review his work. 5*
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again. A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars. I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say? A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not? Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing. Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death. Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered. The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock. Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love. Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything. The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present. My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity. Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive. The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds. The First Cut - How funny! Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof. Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild. Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather. Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself. Remember Me? - Very intriguing. Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible. Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food. Dreamin' Dreams end. 5*
April 5, 2019
Galloway's Field is a story based in Ireland. Eamon Foley witnesses a crime and is then wounded and mistaken for the dead guy. He is taken hostage and is questioned about where the ledger is. He escapes with his son to his hometown and then series of events start happening to make him question of they are still after him.
The first book I read by him was Footsteps and I loved it. I binge read it in a day and a half. So I was excited to be getting another book to review for the author. I was not a huge fan of Gallow's Field. The plot was great but I felt like it was all over the place. There was just a lot going and kinda felt jumbled together. But once again he did not disappoint with his ability to describe Ireland. His descriptions are one of my favorite things about his writing style!
The first book I read by him was Footsteps and I loved it. I binge read it in a day and a half. So I was excited to be getting another book to review for the author. I was not a huge fan of Gallow's Field. The plot was great but I felt like it was all over the place. There was just a lot going and kinda felt jumbled together. But once again he did not disappoint with his ability to describe Ireland. His descriptions are one of my favorite things about his writing style!
January 5, 2025
Mystery set in Ireland. When a man is shot in a crowded pub, no one sees what happened. It also seems that the investigation into the murder is not being handled well. Eamon Foley wants answers, even if that means his own life is in jeopardy. I have read several books by this author and always find an edge of the seat read.
June 1, 2018
A cracking read with twists and turns enough to satisfy all!
November 6, 2019
Not that good
There were parts of story that were good, but on the whole it was to jumbled up and really confusing.
There were parts of story that were good, but on the whole it was to jumbled up and really confusing.
January 18, 2019
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again.
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
January 18, 2019
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again.
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough toplay their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough toplay their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
January 18, 2019
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again.
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
January 18, 2019
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again.
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
January 18, 2019
Dreamin' Dreams - Mr. O'Brien is a gifted storyteller, or is this just an Irish trait passed down the generations. His stories ranged the gamut of emotions and genre. He does equally well whether it's everyday life or humor or despair or a touch of magic. I came across a couple of his short stories almost a year ago, which while I remembered them I had forgotten Mr. O'Brien's name, and recently Footsteps, a delightful read full of life and a touch of magic. Part of Footsteps is included in this book. I'd read Footsteps first, since there's a lot more to the story. Along with Footsteps, this book keeps the author in my memory as someone I will always want to read again.
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
A variety of shorts told in the Irish conversational style complete with Irish English and the intrigue and suspense that keeps the reader immersed in these glimpses of another world. It is pleasant to read books that tell a clean story and well edited. They're perfect for coffee breaks or a few minutes relaxation. I read the paperback, which I found a comfortable size to hold and the font was easy to read along with plenty of whitespace. No fumes either. 5 stars.
I Dreamed another Dream - Intriguing. Reincarnation, you say?
A Very Peculiar Christmas Holiday - A lucky chance or not?
Bunny Dundee - From donkeys to dancing.
Dapper Danny's Amazing Welsh Cousin - Wants to be remembered in life and death.
Eavesdropping - Surprised. Discovered.
The Last Confession of Father Stone - He's still tending his flock.
Can't Take You Home Again, Kathleen - My favorite of the shorts. The ravages of war and age on love.
Last Train to Cork City - There's consequences to everything.
The Ghost of the Silver Screen - Peaking into the past has the past in the present.
My Brother's Half-Crown - Misfortune gives opportunity.
Spider's Web - Can't be too secretive.
The Big White Coffin - The imaginations of seven-year-olds.
The First Cut - How funny!
Maeve Ryan's Wicked Secret - Oh dear, assumptions without proof.
Exorcizing Uncle Peter - Rather intriguing, opens the imagination to run wild.
Who's that in the Attic? - Poor Grandfather.
Dressmaker - Pretentiousness from herself.
Remember Me? - Very intriguing.
Footsteps - Read the complete novel, if possible.
Leg O'Lamb: Village Butcher - Don't mess with a man's food.
Dreamin' Dreams end.
Footsteps - This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and intriguing, the storylines meshed well and were interesting throughout the pages. There's plenty of suspense and while there's violence, it is not graphic. Also there's no vulgar language, just storytelling at its best. There are a variety of characters, foreign and Irish, all developed enough to play their parts.
There's good dialog, thinking patterns and a touch of Irish magic at the end. Nope, no leprechauns in this story. Mr. O'Brien does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Ireland, the charm of her people, as well as the actions, thoughts and events that make this an interesting read. If you like Baldacci or Follette, you'll enjoy this author's work as well.
I was lucky enough to read this story in paperback; what a pleasure. The pages were thick enough where you didn't see the print on the other side; the book is a comfortable size for holding; and the serif font was large enough for most people. There were only four errors, which makes this one of the best edited books I've come across in the last two years. I contacted the author to review his book. 5*
March 28, 2019
This book is a thriller like no other. There are many twists and turns that make this book like no other. Once you start reading this book you will find it hard to put down. I had to keep reading this book no matter what hour as you will do. I highly recommend this book and this Author. You will not regret buying and reading it.
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