The Funeral: Epilogue to 10-33 Assist PC (Mike O'Shea Crime Fiction)

by Desmond P Ryan

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I had to read this novella before I picked up Death before Coffee because I could not get over the events from the first book and I thought I would get some closure by reading this…..WRONG!

I can not talk about the story itself because it would ruin it for anyone who has not read any of the books in this series if you have not read them…please, I urge you to do so. You are seriously missing out on something special here!

Mr Ryan is a retired Detective and he knows his stuff. In this book moreso he shows the wealth of experience he has in the police force. Also, knowing how special this novella is to him and Mike’s story just made The Funeral so much more powerful and heartbreaking. I was not ready for it and I can admit that my heart broke and a few tears did fall. You can not but feel the immense emotion from all the characters in this book, not that I can name them, it is a highly emotional packed novel.

This was the perfect side ending to 10-33 Assist PC as it closed one storyline off completely. Whilst it is part of Mike’s story, this novella delves into the background workings of police funeral, from how the procession is going to go, the uniforms the force wears. It shows you how there are people there to try and arrange a funeral but then balance what the family want.

I am so happy I have discovered Mr Ryan and his musings and that I have had the chance to get to know him over the last few months. Also, if you haven’t already do check out his videos on Twitter as he gives you more of insight to him and his writing! Roll on Book three in October!!