The Bloomsday Dead

By: Adrian McKinty

Narrated by: Gerard Doyle

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

In this concluding book of Adrian McKinty's highly praised Dead series, Michael Forsythe confronts his former lover and archrival, Bridget, a New York Irish Mob boss.

Michael has survived his infiltration of an IRA splinter cell in Boston, and now, his many near fatal wounds healed, he begins his next adventure as manager of hotel security in Lima, Peru. It is there that he is contacted by Bridget, whose fiancé he killed.

Bridget, calling from Dublin, says that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped. Michael's choice is to fly to Dublin and help her find the girl, or be executed at the hands of Bridget's goons, who are holding him at gunpoint. He agrees to nothing, but is soon on the way to Dublin, leaving the first two of many dead bodies in his wake.

Don't miss these other noir thrillers in the Michael Forsythe series: Dead I Well May Be (Unabridged) and The Dead Yard (Unabridged).

©2007 Adrian McKinty (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"[H]is most visceral, satisfying effort yet....McKinty writes masterful action scenes, and he whips up a frenzy as the bullets begin to fly." (Publishers Weekly)
"[O]utpaces its immediate predecessor, The Dead Yard...with [McKinty's] trademark dark lyricism, one great red herring, and a masterful plot twist that brings Forsythe's character full circle in a lightning flash." (Booklist)

Fabulous

A fabulous, thrilling story. Beautifully told. Exciting from beginning to end. The author has a wonderfully descriptive way with words. Highly recommended.

Fab

Love Michael but what a brute!! Love the Irish, the land & Gerard Doyle!! Well done!!

my commute was too short

well narrated well written colorful language fast paced Don't be a Bollocks listen to it

A Thrill a Minute

Mckinty knows how to rachet up the action and still has such a lovely way with the language. Michael Forsythe is a killer and a sensitive man. The book is very character driven and I enjoy that. Adrian Mckinty is becoming my new favorite author. Have to say that much of my pure joy in the story comes from the reader Gerald Doyle. What the author has done with words to describe the many sides of Ireland, Doyle's narration breathes life into the book.

Great

I really liked this series and I loved the narrator. This is the last book and I was sad to see it end. I really had gotten to care about Michael with all of his faults. I would recommend this series, but listen to it in order, First Dead I well May Be, then The Dead Yard, then this book.

Perfect combination of author and narrator

I've listened to over 500 novels--this gem of a three part series is in the top 1%--seriously!

McGinty's best so far!

Doyle's narration was diners. The plot spans 3 continents with unpredictable twists. I listened to this while on holiday to the Republic of Ireland covered some of the same ground in County Dublin that Michael did. My next trip will be to Northern Iteland and maybe Peru will be in the future. Hope he has a sequel.

Great writing + great narration

McKinty knows how to build a modern Irish mystery. Start with an interesting and complex character. Surround him with like quirky supporting characters. Progressively heighten the stakes. Then throw in the Irish take on the meaning of life and have it read by narrator who know have to bring it all off the page.

This three book series in worth a binge. This is an older series but shows the author developing his talents prior to his Doyle series.

superb crime fiction

another grand slam by Adrian mckinty. an epic Trilogy. you'll definitely want to start at the beginning. I highly recommend the audible version as Gerard Doyle's performance is not to be missed.

My god - I love this author

I was so enamored of The Sean Duffy series - wasn’t sure it could get much better. Really, the narrator/author combo is perfection. And only a few audio books get that right. When it happens, well, magic.
So letting go of Sean Duffy and getting into Michael Forsythe was a bit difficult but worth it.
They are different characters on opposite sides of law and I loved Sean Duffy.
Still all of the elements I loved about the Duffy books were here as well. Great story, humor in all the right places, music references, loved the pace. Nothing to complain about - just a lot to love.

You know when you get to the end and you just feel satisfied - I am not a book reviewer in the incredible way others are so skilled at it. So forgive what’s lacking.
Buy the books - actually FREE right now so you have nothing to lose.

And then listen to Sean Duffy.