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The Irish Murder Mysteries
A DEADLY DIVIDEND ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A man killed in a desolate alley. A woman attacked in her home. Two detectives who must connect these events, and hunt down a killer who doesn’t give a damn.
A FATAL LIAISON ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A man is found dead in his car in a forest outside of Dublin. Very dead. There is quite a mess. The police suspect foul play and call in the detectives. It is not long before another body is found in the area. A full-scale murder inquiry is launched. Can DI Aidan Burke and DS Fiona Moore collar the killer?
THE CHINA CHAPTER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A man killed in a house fire. Burned to death, but shot before the flames are set. When discovered, the weapon points to a China connection, but are detectives just being led away from a motive far closer to home?
A man killed in a desolate alley. A woman attacked in her home. Two detectives who must connect these events, and hunt down a killer who doesn’t give a damn.
A FATAL LIAISON ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A man is found dead in his car in a forest outside of Dublin. Very dead. There is quite a mess. The police suspect foul play and call in the detectives. It is not long before another body is found in the area. A full-scale murder inquiry is launched. Can DI Aidan Burke and DS Fiona Moore collar the killer?
THE CHINA CHAPTER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A man killed in a house fire. Burned to death, but shot before the flames are set. When discovered, the weapon points to a China connection, but are detectives just being led away from a motive far closer to home?
605 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2022
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About the author
David Pearson
33 books119 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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November 24, 2024
Dublin Homicides
4.75. Burke is the grumpy, sometimes dismissive lead and Fiona Moore is the steady 2nd who can think creatively to see the angles that criminals hope remain invisible. They have a reliable supporting crew.
The first book provides some character complexity to these two but then the author doesn’t much bother in subsequent stories. The rest of the players remain pretty flat as well.
The cases are more complex than the characters and I kept turning the pages to see how the squad would solve this one. The writing pulls the story along without a lot of violence or gore, just smart detective work.
4.75. Burke is the grumpy, sometimes dismissive lead and Fiona Moore is the steady 2nd who can think creatively to see the angles that criminals hope remain invisible. They have a reliable supporting crew.
The first book provides some character complexity to these two but then the author doesn’t much bother in subsequent stories. The rest of the players remain pretty flat as well.
The cases are more complex than the characters and I kept turning the pages to see how the squad would solve this one. The writing pulls the story along without a lot of violence or gore, just smart detective work.
March 13, 2023
Jolly good stories
These mysteries were fun to read. The characters are likable and believable, and the stories are simple enough to follow but complex enough to hold attention with a twist in the end. I like that the resolutions are not black and white, but the good guys come out well in the end.
These mysteries were fun to read. The characters are likable and believable, and the stories are simple enough to follow but complex enough to hold attention with a twist in the end. I like that the resolutions are not black and white, but the good guys come out well in the end.
August 15, 2023
Review in brief.😂😂
I liked the way the author described the scenery, it made me feel like I was in Ireland myself, I love the characters, especially Heffernan, his character is strong but not overpowering.
Yes I would recommend this book, it's different and engages the reader.
The book is definitely a no downer.
I liked the way the author described the scenery, it made me feel like I was in Ireland myself, I love the characters, especially Heffernan, his character is strong but not overpowering.
Yes I would recommend this book, it's different and engages the reader.
The book is definitely a no downer.
June 10, 2023
captivating and intriguing
As an American, having been to Dublin, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting again through this series. I loved the characters and their quirky personalities. The stories were all unique and I really enjoyed them.
As an American, having been to Dublin, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting again through this series. I loved the characters and their quirky personalities. The stories were all unique and I really enjoyed them.
June 30, 2023
Another page Turner.
Usual high standard from David Pearson. Plenty of great characters and stories. All in all a great series.. looking forward to reading more books by this author.
Usual high standard from David Pearson. Plenty of great characters and stories. All in all a great series.. looking forward to reading more books by this author.
May 30, 2025
Knew places mentioned
Nice to be reminded of home , Moore reading to look forward to., After she helped Burke tidy up and paint his entryway bright yellow , they work well together ,it's now a lemon entry !😀
Nice to be reminded of home , Moore reading to look forward to., After she helped Burke tidy up and paint his entryway bright yellow , they work well together ,it's now a lemon entry !😀
October 6, 2022
dragged on
The first part was interesting, but the second story was completely new and was dragged out. I did not read theChinapart
The first part was interesting, but the second story was completely new and was dragged out. I did not read theChinapart
January 16, 2023
Good
Quite enjoyed these three books and may look for more in the series. Not read any about Ireland police before.
Quite enjoyed these three books and may look for more in the series. Not read any about Ireland police before.
Read
January 17, 2023They were okay. Nothing spectulator but I enjoyed them.
May 29, 2023
3 really good police procedural
The setting in Dublin really added to the interest. Good character development across all three. I hope the author continues the series.
The setting in Dublin really added to the interest. Good character development across all three. I hope the author continues the series.
July 13, 2023
Gods series
I have been to Dublin and enjoyed the book was if I was tagging along with the characters. Hope to read more from this author!
I have been to Dublin and enjoyed the book was if I was tagging along with the characters. Hope to read more from this author!
September 15, 2023
Enjoyable and easy read
I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would: I will be reading the rest of the series.
Well worth a read: recommend you give them a try.
I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would: I will be reading the rest of the series.
Well worth a read: recommend you give them a try.
November 12, 2023
Brilliant
Fantastic reads with more one than storyline .
I have recommended them to a family member that lives in Dublin who I am sure will verify its authenticity.
Fantastic reads with more one than storyline .
I have recommended them to a family member that lives in Dublin who I am sure will verify its authenticity.
April 3, 2024
The 3rd was the best of the lot and I liked the use of epilogues.
March 31, 2025
Three Intesting stories
These were three very interesting stories. The characters in each were well written. I plan on reading more of the series.
These were three very interesting stories. The characters in each were well written. I plan on reading more of the series.
September 15, 2023
I absolutely loved this books. They're skilfully written, they have well-defined characters whose relationships and speech are believable, and the plots are always satisfying.
Love the sense of place, the setting and the three-dimensional nature of the writing and of course the unfolding of the story as the investigation nears its conclusion.
Well worth reading, as are Pearson's other series.
Love the sense of place, the setting and the three-dimensional nature of the writing and of course the unfolding of the story as the investigation nears its conclusion.
Well worth reading, as are Pearson's other series.
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