What do you think?
Rate this book
Jack Dillon Dublin Tales #14
The Heist
The Heist is the 14th book in the Jack Dillon Dublin Tales series.US Marshal Jack Dillon, assigned to An Garda Síochána Special Branch, is investigating an assault and attempted abduction of an American Student named Melanie Brussard. Her father happens to be a US Senator, and he wants the investigation to be conducted his way.The more Dillon and his partner DI Paddy Suel investigate, the more they discover similar assaults. Meanwhile, the FBI arrives in Dublin hoping to recover eight paintings, valued at over 100 million dollars, that were stolen from a New Orleans Art Museum twenty years ago.At least Dillon is enjoying his relationship with sexy Nessa. Amazingly, nothing has gone wrong . . . yet. Better check things out and see what happens.The Jack Dillon Dublin Tales series is written by Mike Faricy and was originally released under the pseudonym, Patrick Emmett. Faricy also writes the award-winning Dev Haskell series, the award-winning Corridor Man series, and the Hotshot series.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2022
196 people are currently reading
102 people want to read
About the author
Mike Faricy
131 books240 followersI was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, I still live there as well as in Dublin, Ireland. I've been a soldier, freelance journalist, tended bar, sold designer cakes, owned a painting and decorating company along with a number of other schemes and scams. If that doesn't offend you I also play bagpipes with the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band. All my books stand alone, read them in whatever order you wish. They are filled with the sort of oddballs we are all curious about, but wisely, prefer to keep at a distance. None of my characters will be saving the world from terrorism, international banking conspiracies or coups to take over the government. Rather, they inhabit a world just below the surface of polite society, characters with one foot on either side of the law. The circumstances they find themselves in are usually due to bad decisions, but bad decisions lead to interesting stories. They serve not so much as an example but as a warning to us all. Thanks for taking the time, happy reading.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 reviews
October 17, 2022
An attempted assault on an American art student (and daughter of a U.S. Senator while attending college in Ireland lands on the desk of U.S. Marshall Jack Dillon, assigned to An Garda Síochána Special Branch. The senator, from Louisiana, wants the investigation conducted on the down low because he’s afraid the publicity will be bad. For him. Dillon and his partner, DI Paddy Suel, investigate and uncover at least two similar assaults. The FBI arrives in Dublin hoping to recover eight Mark Rothko paintings, valued at over 100 million dollars, that were stolen from a New Orleans Art Museum 20 years ago. The senator’s daughter has a passion for recreating Rothko’s work. Does that make her a person of interest? Maybe.
I enjoyed this latest entry in this long-running series. Jack Dillon is my No. 2 fictional boyfriend – smart, funny, and dedicated to his work. He and Suel are a great team, playing off of each other and watching each other’s backs. I liked watching Dillon work as he figured out who was doing what to whom, and how the loose ends tied together. I also liked the Irish setting – it’s a place I’d like to someday visit.
Faricy’s books are always fun – well-written, witty dialogue, good place setting, and with plots that hold my interest all the way through. I’m always a little sad when they’re over because I know it will be a while before I get to visit with my fictional sweetie again. I eagerly await the next installment. These books can be read out of order.
Faricy also writes the Dev Haskell series, the Corridor Man series, and the Hotshot series.
I enjoyed this latest entry in this long-running series. Jack Dillon is my No. 2 fictional boyfriend – smart, funny, and dedicated to his work. He and Suel are a great team, playing off of each other and watching each other’s backs. I liked watching Dillon work as he figured out who was doing what to whom, and how the loose ends tied together. I also liked the Irish setting – it’s a place I’d like to someday visit.
Faricy’s books are always fun – well-written, witty dialogue, good place setting, and with plots that hold my interest all the way through. I’m always a little sad when they’re over because I know it will be a while before I get to visit with my fictional sweetie again. I eagerly await the next installment. These books can be read out of order.
Faricy also writes the Dev Haskell series, the Corridor Man series, and the Hotshot series.
November 30, 2022
Slow pace. Boring
October 28, 2022
I really enjoyed the Jack Dillon Dublin Tales. I lived in England for 4 years and took a liking to British, Scotish, and Irish mysteries. Unlike movies that have to display all the blood and gore, Faricy's books are like the books of 50 years ago which concentrates on the action and lets your imagination fill in the blood and guts. Heartly recommend his books, they are a quick and satisfying reads.
October 25, 2023
Understated
This story portrayed Jack Dillon in a rather understated character compared to what I’ve previously perceived.
There has been an attempted kidnapping of a young woman in Temple Bar. The woman happens to be American and the daughter of a US Senator who wants it investigating but without publicity and without telling the woman that her father has been to Dublin to instruct the Garda what to do. The Senator wants everything low key as he doesn’t want anything to affect his bid for re-election.
Upon investigating it is unveiled that there have been other attempts to kidnap young women in the Temple Bar area but then a young woman is found badly beaten and the victim of rape.
The Senator’s daughter is studying art at Trinity and is undertaking the reproduction of paintings by an artist whose work was stolen many years ago in America and has never been recovered. She wants to gift the reproductions to the Art Gallery from which the paintings were stolen.
During their investigations Dillon and Suel uncover a possible link between the two men attempting the kidnap of young women and the stolen art.
I’m not sure why the FBI are involved aside from, possibly mistakenly, understood that the FBI deal with things internally in America and the CIA deal with matters outside the USA. Nonetheless it’s a good intriguing story that in reality doesn’t test Dillon too much, hence my comment that his character is understated in this story.
It’s a good story and intriguing how Dillon and Suel piece things together with the FBI whilst also uncovering a corrupt cop.
Definitely worth reading.
This story portrayed Jack Dillon in a rather understated character compared to what I’ve previously perceived.
There has been an attempted kidnapping of a young woman in Temple Bar. The woman happens to be American and the daughter of a US Senator who wants it investigating but without publicity and without telling the woman that her father has been to Dublin to instruct the Garda what to do. The Senator wants everything low key as he doesn’t want anything to affect his bid for re-election.
Upon investigating it is unveiled that there have been other attempts to kidnap young women in the Temple Bar area but then a young woman is found badly beaten and the victim of rape.
The Senator’s daughter is studying art at Trinity and is undertaking the reproduction of paintings by an artist whose work was stolen many years ago in America and has never been recovered. She wants to gift the reproductions to the Art Gallery from which the paintings were stolen.
During their investigations Dillon and Suel uncover a possible link between the two men attempting the kidnap of young women and the stolen art.
I’m not sure why the FBI are involved aside from, possibly mistakenly, understood that the FBI deal with things internally in America and the CIA deal with matters outside the USA. Nonetheless it’s a good intriguing story that in reality doesn’t test Dillon too much, hence my comment that his character is understated in this story.
It’s a good story and intriguing how Dillon and Suel piece things together with the FBI whilst also uncovering a corrupt cop.
Definitely worth reading.
October 26, 2022
When a US Senator's daughter, currently in Dublin, is almost abducted, he wants an investigation, but he doesn't want the publicity. Nice dad. Dillon and Paddy are assigned to the case and find out she is not the only one. Others were able to escape as well, until one doesn't. Throw in a $100 million painting heist just to make it more interesting.
September 24, 2024
I love the Jack Dillon Dublin Tales books. Have enjoyed every one of them. I think dialogue between Jack and Suel so "life-like" (not stodgy as in some books) that they have become near-real folks to me, not characters on a page. Too, the description of some of the places in and around Dublin is wonderful. Thank you, Mike Faricy, for Jack, Marshall Dillon.
October 13, 2022
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. In all honesty, Faricy knocked it out of the park. I love how the mannerisms of Jack Dillion are similar to Dev Haskell in the PI series. The story was engaging, fun and well written!!! Can’t wait for the next one.
October 16, 2022
Jack and his partner are investigating attempted female abductions when they are drawn into a second seemingly unrelated investigation. Injuries occur.
This is an interesting story and easy to read.
This is an interesting story and easy to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2022
Book 14 in the series
Jack and Paddy are handed two cases to work on. One is the heist referred to in the title and the other is an unreported assault on a US Senator’s daughter. The story takes off from there. A great read.
Jack and Paddy are handed two cases to work on. One is the heist referred to in the title and the other is an unreported assault on a US Senator’s daughter. The story takes off from there. A great read.
August 7, 2024
It's an interesting story.
Mr. Faricy has a way of telling a good story. The characters are well thought out, and the storyline keeps you on your toes. I can't wait to read the next one.
Mr. Faricy has a way of telling a good story. The characters are well thought out, and the storyline keeps you on your toes. I can't wait to read the next one.
November 13, 2022
Very good
Another Dillon tale that does not disappoint. As usual it is well written with a very strong plot supported by great characters.
Another Dillon tale that does not disappoint. As usual it is well written with a very strong plot supported by great characters.
February 4, 2024
An interesting cozy mystery. Mike Faricy hit it out of the park again!
March 12, 2025
I like how Mike interconnected the abduction and rape cases with the heist of the paintings in this book and as always Dillon was on top of it.
October 14, 2025
I loved this book. It was a different type of case for Jack and Paddy to solve. A great story.
October 19, 2023
As usual another great read!! I absolutely love reading this author’s books. I am looking forward to reading more of his books. I would recommend to all who like a good mystery with a bit oh humor.
Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 reviews