About the author(s)

Bartholomew Gill authored 15 Peter McGarr mysteries, among them The Death of an Irish Lover, The Death of an Irish Tinker, and the Edgar Award nominee The Death of a Joyce Scholar. A graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Gill wrote as Mark McGarrity for the Star-Ledger. He died in 2002.

Reviews

“Bartholomew Gill writes with literary grace. [His] dialogue sings with an Irish lilt.” - Washington Post Book World

“A superb exposition of Ireland’s religious development and a touching look into McGarr’s heart.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This is a spectacularly suspenseful book...a wonderful exploration of Irish culture. Gill’s last case is a masterpiece.” - Booklist (starred review)

“Splendidly sharp and entertaining.” - Chicago Tribune

“A must read.” - Wisconsin State Journal

“His mysteries are so very good.” - Providence Sunday Journal

“Gill never fails to deliver.” - Kansas City Star

“A not-to-be-missed series.” - Publishers Weekly

“Evocative...literate and unsentimental...pure pleasure.” - Houston Chronicle

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