Death of Riley

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Nicola Barber

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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Go Molly

Molly proves that she can be a great detective despite the ups and downs.

The writer does a great job in pulling you through the story.

A fun listen with lots of history

I always enjoy the books in this series and all the history. I learn so much about this time period. Captain Sullivan seems a little too good to be true, but on the whole these books are super fun.

All values of the time are well integrated through.

I enjoy historical novels. This one feels well set into the 1900s. Small details give a feeling of the time. Molly is a well rounded character and show intelligence, courage and determination.

Entertaining

Amusing, suspenseful, and clever! Our would investigator is persistent and far less than perfect. Enjoyably light!

Very Entertaining

Loved book 2 in the series. Good mystery and kept my interest to the end. Can't wait for book #3!