Blood Ties
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Crime; Police Procedural; Thriller
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March 2021
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World English Language: Constable, Little Brown UK
Ben Devlin Thriller 6
How can a dead woman avenge herself on her killer twelve years after her murder? This is the puzzle facing Ben Devlin in his latest case. He is called to the scene of a murder - a man has been stabbed to death in his rented room and when his identity is discovered Devlin feels a ghost walk over his grave as he knows the name Brooklyn Harris well. As a teenager, Harris beat his then-girlfriend Hannah Row to death, and then spent twelve years in prison for the murder.
As Devlin investigates the dead man's movements since his release it becomes apparent Harris has been grooming teenage girls online and then arranging to meet them. But his activities have been discovered by others, notably a vigilante, who goes straight to the top of Devlin's list of suspects... until he uncovers that Harris was killed on the anniversary of Hannah's death - just too big a coincidence in Devlin's books. So Hannah's family join the ever-growing list of suspects being interviewed by his team. And then forensics contact Devlin with the astounding news that blood found on Harris's body is a perfect match to that of Hannah Row's.
Yet how can this be; the girl was murdered many years ago - and Devlin doesn't believe in ghosts.
THE IRISH TIMES BEST CRIME BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021
Selected Praise
“What an enthralling, powerful, incredibly moving novel this is. Although a police procedural, Blood Ties does not feel like one.”
“Blood Ties is one of those rare gems; a beautifully written crime novel that’s also brilliantly paced, skilfully plotted and utterly absorbing. Brian McGilloway is, quite simply, a master of his art. Bravo.”
“The book is expertly paced and all the characters ring true. It handles all its themes sensitively and McGilloway’s style is faultless and unobtrusive.”
