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In this noir thriller by a New York Times best-selling and Edgar award-winning author, a retired IRA fixer takes a lucrative last job finding the ex-wife and daughters of a wealthy airline owner.

Richard Coulter is a man who has everything. His beautiful new wife is pregnant, his upstart airline is undercutting the competition and moving from strength to strength, his diversification into the casino business in Macau has been successful, and his fabulous Art Deco house on an Irish cliff top has just been featured in Architectural Digest.

But then, for some reason, his ex-wife Rachel doesn’t keep her side of the custody agreement and vanishes off the face of the earth with Richard’s two daughters. Richard hires Killian, a formidable ex-enforcer for the IRA, to track her down before Rachel, a recovering drug addict, harms herself or the girls.

As Killian follows Rachel’s trail, he begins to see that there is a lot more to this case than first meets the eye and that a 30-year-old secret is going to put all of them in terrible danger.

McKinty is at his continent-hopping, well-paced, evocative best in this thriller, moving between his native Ireland and distant cities within a skin-of-his-teeth timeframe.

©2011 Adrian McKinty (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Thriller y Suspenso Misterio Suspenso Aterrador Ficción Emocionante Matrimonio

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By now, Adrian McKinty’s reputation for solidly crafted Irish crime novels is well-established. Equally familiar is the context into which this latest narrative is dropped. McKinty spent his childhood in Belfast at the height of paramilitary conflict there, and Falling Glass centers around a minor character from his Michael Forsythe trilogy that is steeped in precisely those historical influences. Killian, a legendary IRA heavy, emerges from retirement for what appears to be an easy money job of rescuing some rich businessman’s kids from their drug-addled mother. Naturally, complications abound and Killian soon finds himself in fierce competition with an apparently invincible Russian hit man on a case that evolves into something much uglier than a straightforward kidnapping scheme.

Throughout this debacle, Killian’s Pavee senses of humor and realism never abandon him. He has the dry wit and keen improvisational reflexes of a man raised among the Irish gypsies, which gets him into and out of trouble in equal measure. McKinty has a discerning ear for Killian’s banter, colorfully supported by Gerard Doyle’s authentic brogue. Doyle has won numerous audio awards, but perhaps more importantly, has also been with McKinty every step of the way. As narrator for the entire Michael Forsythe trilogy, Doyle is not only aware of this new novel’s background, but has also already established a clear sense of voice for many of this novel’s chief characters.

Although Forsythe takes a back seat in this story, fans of the previous trilogy will be gratified by the return of Doyle’s vision for the voice work, and find a credible set of new developments among beloved characters. But this novel is also quite capable of standing alone, and listeners who are coming fresh to Adrian McKinty’s work will not have any trouble picking up the story’s thread, thanks in part to Gerard Doyle’s confident hold on the reins of the narration. McKinty and Doyle obviously have a good chemistry going, and the conclusion of Falling Glass satisfyingly leaves plenty of room for the development of a Killian trilogy. Megan Volpert
Gripping Plot • Vivid Descriptions • Perfect Irish Accent • Complex Characters • Unexpected Twists • Rich Irish Culture

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What a buy for $4.99, sometimes you get a lucky book. I loved the dry humor. I wonder why we Americans cannot seem to find that delicate balance. I will keep searching.

A little bit of the Traveler culture with interesting peripheral characters. Not at all predictable, the book jacket is an accurate description of the story line without giving away the depth of the real story.



Loved it

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If you could sum up Falling Glass in three words, what would they be?

Well written, as perfect a narrator as could be imagined, interesting storyline.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Falling Glass?

The ending kept me hooked until the last sentence. I will certainly now be buying other books by Adrian McKinty.

Which character ??? as performed by Gerard Doyle ??? was your favorite?

I am/was unfamiliar with Irish brogue and therefore found many words that were new to me. It took a few minutes to get into the story due to the unfamiliar words but I soon settled in for the ride. And what a fascinating story it was.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I can only think of three of four narrators who can be said to be the perfect voice for a character and I now consider Gerard Doyle to be one of them. Only he can be the voice of Killian.

Any additional comments?

I have listened to many hundreds of books over the years as a truck driver and this is my first review. I felt obliged to make a comment because I got so much out of this book.
Adrian McKinty is an excellent story teller. I was afraid for Killian when he was in danger and I laughed at his dry wit. Good story. This was my first experience with this author but I definitely will be listening to more of his books.

An excellent match of narrator to writer

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Would you listen to Falling Glass again? Why?

Maybe in a couple of years. I have too many others to listen to at this time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Falling Glass?

the escape from the island

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending

Excellent story equaling the Dragon Tattoo novels

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The story is not especially different but I enjoyed more information on the Irish setting and the life of a tinker

easy listening

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Would you listen to Falling Glass again? Why?

Probably not. I never listen to books or read books twice.

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

Absolutely

What about Gerard Doyle’s performance did you like?

First rate. He is one of my favorite narrators. Captures the subtle differences in Irish accents without overdoing the drama.

Any additional comments?

I love Adrian McKinty. His books can be gritty and certainly "R" rated but they are worth the read just about every time.

Fascinating Story

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