Death of Riley

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Nicola Barber

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Molly Murphy has finally begun to forget the unpleasant murder of a would-be rapist back in Ireland, not to mention her investigation into the murder of a fellow recent Irish immigrant, and is finally free to begin her life in New York City. Given her experiences so far in the New World, Molly has decided that her first order of business is to become a private investigator, a people finder of sorts, working for families in Europe who've lost touch with relatives in America. Not only might this put some food on her table, but her second order of business is to hook the handsome NYPD police captain Daniel Sullivan, and she envisions lots of opportunities to "seek his counsel" in her new profession. Paddy Riley is a tough old Cockney P.I. who specializes in divorce work, and with a little persuasion he's ready to take on Molly as an apprentice. It's not exactly what she imagined, but she plans to make the most of it. That is, until she comes in to work one day to find her new world turned upside down and all expectations for her professional life suddenly up in the air.

Before long, Molly has set off on a journey that will take her through the back alleys of Manhattan and into the bars and lounges of the literary scene, where she spends time with writers, actors, poets, and musicians. It's quite an eye-opening turn for innocent young Molly, but she's resolute in her decision to find out exactly what happened that day in the office of Paddy Riley. Armed with nothing more than her fiery will and matching wild red hair, Molly has no idea of the danger her pursuit may bring in this fascinating, well-researched, and suspenseful second novel in Rhys Bowen's Agatha-award winning series.

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Lighthearted, entertaining, historical , romantic

I love the historical nature of this lighthearted, entertaining , romantic mystery. It addresses some of the difficult issues of the time, both for men and women. What must it have been like to emigrate to the United States during this time? The strength and determination of the heroine is admirable. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a clean ,lighthearted, entertaining, audio listen.

Love this Molly Murphy series. ...

This is a fun book to listen to. Molly Murphy is a delightful character and the setting in new York City is a wonderful history lesson.

Good driving "read"

Liked this book almost as much as the first in the Molly Murphy series. Will plan to read the rest.

Great, but for one flaw

I am really enjoying this series, especially the historical context. The one mistake is that Nuala in Irish is pronounced Noola. It’s a shame, because otherwise Nicola Barber’s accent is very convincing.

Fabulous

Another wonderful addition to this series. Definitely twist and turns not expected!

Molly is determined to pursue he career as an investigator. But murder and mystery intervened again and this one takes her on a long journey.

Great narration and ending

Very Enjoyable

I like this series and I am looking forward to moving along in the life of Molly Murphy.

It’s a fun distraction - suspend your disbelief about the plausibility of the story and just enjoy!

Easy listening

Molly is somebody you would like to meet. A bit predictable but overall enjoyable series.

Molly Murphy P.I.

What did you love best about Death of Riley?

Molly still needs a job. Daniel wants her to be a companion to an elderly woman. A nice safe job. Molly agrees until she can no longer hold her tongue, when she finds out just how Daniel Sullivan knows her employer, forcing her to strike out on her own and onto Patty Riley, a private investigator.

Molly's tenacity shines through in her second adventure, as she is pull into the Broadway Theater scene, cheating spouses, and dangerous anarchists.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Death of Riley?

The introduction of Sid and Gus. I love Rhys Bowen has done with these characters. They truly are my favorite characters.

Which character – as performed by Nicola Barber – was your favorite?

Nicola Barber has quickly become my favorite narrator. She's a delight to listen too.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I'm not a damsel in distress.

The plot thickens

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I'd recommend this book to a friend because of the great historical detail about the early 1900s in New York.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was fine. The main character is more interesting, especially as read by Nicola Barber. She has more than her fair share of spunk, which makes you wonder what she'll get up to next. But the constant "don't get involved" messages from Daniel Sullivan are annoying.

Any additional comments?

This series is fresh and always interesting. And well written. I keep returning for a new installment, and I am hard to please as a reader. Nicely done.

The storyline is the best part

Sometimes the main character does such stupid things I want to quit reading but quickly the storyline or details of what’s going on grab my attention again. I’m not real thrilled with Daniel, possibly because of the narrator’s rendition of his voice but more likely because of his behavior. But I like it eel enough so far for 5 stars.