Ferrying tourists around Dublin for the Leprechaun Limo Service makes quite a change after years in the military. Still, Megan Malone is enjoying her life in Ireland. She likes the scenery, the easy pace, the quirky, quick-witted locals. Everything--except having one of her clients drop dead at the statue of fabled fishmonger, Molly Malone.
Most restaurant critics notch up their share of enemies. Elizabeth Darr, however, was a well-loved international star. She and her husband, Simon, had just had dinner when Elizabeth collapsed, and spoiled seafood is the first suspect. The restaurant's owner, worried her business is doomed, begs Megan to look into it. Between her irate boss and a handsome Garda who's both amused and annoyed by her persistence, Megan has her hands full even before she's cajoled into taking care of two adorable Jack Russell puppies (which she is almost definitely not keeping). But if cockles and mussels aren't to blame, can Megan find the real culprit . . .before another fishy death occurs?
PHEW! I thought this was going to be a gentle read over a couple of evenings, at 02.00 hours I turned the last page and wanted more!
Megan Malone did 20 years in the US military and she has now ended up in Dublin, renting an apartment and being a driver for the Leprechaun Limo Service and is working one day when she sees one of her clients collapse under the bronze statue of Molly Malone, the client's husband is frantically doing CPR when Megan comes to assist (she was a Medic whilst in service), regrettably they are unable to save Elizabeth and it is now that the story really takes hold. One of Megan's friends is the chef in the restaurant Elisabeth and Simon Darr had just been eating in and Fionnalla is worried that the restaurant (and more to the point herself!) will be blamed, then there is another death, which is without a doubt murder, and Megan finds herself trying to help Simon Darr, and Elizabeth's parents make sense of what is happening. Can she do this without stepping on the toes of the Garda (and one Gardai in particular), look after a mama dog and two brand new puppies, oh and keep on the right side of her boss! Read this and enjoy it, I certainly did!
An Interview With A Character
What is your full name?
Megan Malone! I have a middle name, but it's a secret.
What is your Profession?
I used to be a U.S. military medic and driver, but these days I work for Leprechaun Limos in Dublin, Ireland, and occasionally get entangled in murder mysteries. And by 'occasionally' I mean 'more than once, which is way more than any normal human would'.
What is your current favourite book or movie?
I like old movies, especially anything with Katharine Hepburn, and Alison Weir's history books.
What is your go to comfort book or movie?
You can never go wrong with The Lion in Winter or Alyssa Cole's Reluctant Royals romances.
If someone was to play you in a movie who would it be? OR what would be the character you would want to be in a book?
Apparently I want to be Jessica Fletcher, but I wouldn't want Angela Lansbury to play me. My eyes are less amazing, for one thing, and also: not British.
What is your ideal evening?
Dang, if this was "What's your ideal date" I could say "April 25th," but since you put it that way...pizza and beer at the Gotham Cafe with friends, followed by more beer at the Library Bar, or staying home to be squished by my puppies while I binge the latest season of Grace & Frankie.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
January 13 – I Read What You Write – REVIEW
January 13 – The Power of Words – REVIEW
January 13 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
January 14 – The Book’s the Thing – REVIEW
January 14 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
January 15 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
January 15 – Carole’s Book Corner – REVIEW
January 16 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST
January 16 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT
January 17 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW
January 17 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
January 17 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – GUEST POST
January 18 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
January 18 – Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
January 18 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
January 19 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – REVIEW, CHARACTER INTERVIEW
January 20 – The Cozy Pages – REVIEW
January 20 – Diane Reviews Books – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW
January 21 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW
January 21 – ebook addicts – REVIEW
January 21 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
January 22 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
January 22 – Book Club Librarian – REVIEW
January 22 – A Holland Reads – REVIEW
Thank you for your review on "Dead in Dublin" by Catie Murphy and for being part of the book tour.
Enjoyed the interview with Megan Malone. Can't wait for the opportunity to read the book.
Posted by: Kay Garrett | 01/20/2020 at 12:43 AM