Book Summary:
Megan Malone is an American living in Ireland. For the most part, she loves her new life. Her boss can be tough to work with, but at least she gets a place to live out of the deal. Megan drives for the Leprechaun Limo Service, which gets her around town.
Unfortunately, things are about to head south. When one of her clients, Elizabeth Darr, dies suddenly while dining at a restaurant. Worse, Megan is friends with the others of said restaurant, so she has a vested interest in ensuring the truth comes to light.
My Review:
Dead in Dublin is a delightful, cozy mystery with a lot of charm and personality. Granted, I may be biased, as I have always enjoyed Catie Murphy's writing. If you're looking for a cozy Dublin-based mystery, this book is for you.
Right from the start, you get a feel that there's a depth to Megan's character. She has a history, and it will probably take some time for that to all come out. I adore this storytelling style, as it makes it easier to stay invested in the character for a longer-running series.
As for the mystery itself, it was entertaining. It had a lot of twists and turns – some I saw coming, but many surprised me. Throw in the quirky secondary characters; you can see why any reader would enjoy it.
This novel marks the first in The Dublin Driver Mysteries, which makes me wonder what other messes Megan will find herself in. She's the nosy type (as all amateur detectives seem to be), so I can see her getting involved in anything that happens nearby.
Highlights:
Cozy Mystery
Mystery/Thriller
Limo Driver/Amateur Detective
Cute Puppies
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