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The Dublin Homicides #6
Passion for Murder
Emotions run high when a Dublin language school becomes the focus of a murder inquiry
A young woman’s lifeless body is found in an old shed on the banks of Dublin’s Royal Canal.
When detectives find out that the victim is Spanish, attention falls on the language schools in the area.
With her superior DI Aidan Burke under investigation for a previous case, and in a foul mood, DS Fiona Moore is left to do the leg work.
She butts heads with the evasive and detached school principal, Edith Walker, and struggles to get the victim’s fellow students to talk.
Has some depraved individual got an eye for pretty young women from overseas or is something else afoot? More importantly, can Moore catch the killer before they strike again?
PASSION FOR MURDER is the sixth standalone mystery in a series of titles set in Dublin by bestselling author of The Galway Homicides, David Pearson.
A young woman’s lifeless body is found in an old shed on the banks of Dublin’s Royal Canal.
When detectives find out that the victim is Spanish, attention falls on the language schools in the area.
With her superior DI Aidan Burke under investigation for a previous case, and in a foul mood, DS Fiona Moore is left to do the leg work.
She butts heads with the evasive and detached school principal, Edith Walker, and struggles to get the victim’s fellow students to talk.
Has some depraved individual got an eye for pretty young women from overseas or is something else afoot? More importantly, can Moore catch the killer before they strike again?
PASSION FOR MURDER is the sixth standalone mystery in a series of titles set in Dublin by bestselling author of The Galway Homicides, David Pearson.
- GenresFiction
240 pages, Hardcover
First published February 14, 2022
About the author
David Pearson
35 books121 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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February 15, 2022
A delicious mystery with all the best ingredients! I’ve been looking forward to the next instalment in the Dublin Homicides, and it was fantastic! Couldn’t put it down. A must read for mystery fans!
March 10, 2022
Police procedural set in Ireland but I did not care for this book and won't try any others from author.
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February 17, 2022
David never disappoints. He grabs you right from the beginning with his engaging characters and storyline, making for an enjoyable read. Keep them coming.
March 13, 2022
Another great story
Another great story in the Dublin Homicides series with all the usual Cards characters. A well crafted story which moved at a fast pace and a very good read. Looking forward to reading more.
Another great story in the Dublin Homicides series with all the usual Cards characters. A well crafted story which moved at a fast pace and a very good read. Looking forward to reading more.
March 13, 2022
David Pearson’s Excellent Series
I have read all of Pearson’s books and have enjoyed them immensely. Pearson conjured up a lively cast of characters in his books that pull you into the story with them. The settings are well researched. 👍
I have read all of Pearson’s books and have enjoyed them immensely. Pearson conjured up a lively cast of characters in his books that pull you into the story with them. The settings are well researched. 👍
February 21, 2022
Yet another really enjoyable book in the series. A mix of murder and a dodgy language school, what more could you want. I love that although the books are all stand alone I feel as if I have got to know the main characters. So I was concerned for Burke at the beginning.
September 11, 2022
A great series😋
This novel was well put together and a flowing thrilling procedural.The characters worked well to a great success in their investigation.The whole series I would recommend.😎
This novel was well put together and a flowing thrilling procedural.The characters worked well to a great success in their investigation.The whole series I would recommend.😎
April 2, 2023
Don't mess with Ireland
A complex and fast moving plot with many facets to the investigation of missing and murdered students. Suspects aplenty and sharp Gardai as evidence gathers. I like complicated characters and plots and this book has both.
A complex and fast moving plot with many facets to the investigation of missing and murdered students. Suspects aplenty and sharp Gardai as evidence gathers. I like complicated characters and plots and this book has both.
February 18, 2022
Enjoyed the plot and the Garda!
March 16, 2022
Solid enough police procedural with rather one dimensional characters and stilted wording.
October 12, 2022
Both of the entire series were truly excellent.
February 5, 2023
Who killed Gabriella Ortez and Alicia and why??? Traficling??? She really wanted the money, didn't she??? I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
July 15, 2023
Dublin Homicides
Very similar to Galway Homicides, different names, same stories, both series very good if one only read and not both
Very similar to Galway Homicides, different names, same stories, both series very good if one only read and not both
July 19, 2023
Yet another good read.
Consistently good stories and familiar characters from this series set in Dublin.A good pageturner. Looking forward to more books by this Author.
Consistently good stories and familiar characters from this series set in Dublin.A good pageturner. Looking forward to more books by this Author.
August 30, 2023
The 6° of separation definitely applied in this storyline. As multiple situations unfolded linking people together. Very interesting! I really enjoyed this book!
February 27, 2024
not a big fan
Story line is okay I guess but it was disappointing. No plot twists and a rather ho drum ending. It tie off all the loose ends nicely though.
Story line is okay I guess but it was disappointing. No plot twists and a rather ho drum ending. It tie off all the loose ends nicely though.
February 17, 2025
I thought this was one of the better books in this series - good mystery and character development. This is currently the last one in the series - would definitely read more if it continues.
March 10, 2025
This story includes murders taking place with students from a language school and then we also discover the students are hooking.
June 29, 2025
Another interesting investigation with Burke and his team. As usual, Moore seems to do most of the work.
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