The Dolocher

The Alderman James Mystery Thriller Series, Book 1

By: European P. Douglas

Narrated by: Jack McArthur

A string of grisly murders... A scared and superstitious populace... An investigator desperate for redemption...

When murders in the poverty-stricken Liberties begin to be credited to a savage dark beast with the soul of a recently deceased serial killer, Alderman James knows he must take on the case. He sees an all too human hand at work and is determined to win over the people he once let down so badly.

With only the duplicitous and deceitful Hellfire Club member, Mr. Edwards, for assistance, James ventures out in the cold, snowy streets in search of the true killer. Can he solve the case and redeem himself once and for all? Or will the fear and anger in the streets finally boil over into chaos?

If you like serial killer and detective stories in a historical setting, you'll love this book.

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Really good mystery.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I really enjoyed The Dolocher, it was well written and the narrator was great.

The city lives on through its myths.

I listened to Audible version of this book. The narrator was excellent! He gets 5+ stars. Lots of expression. His excitement enhanced my excitement.
This history lesson of the Dolocher and Historic Dublin was very good. I had never heard of this.
Creepy scary. Very entertaining.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from Story Origin.

Can the dead commit murder?

I listened to the audiobook version of this and honestly, it was an experience. The narrator was absolutely fantastic. His voice had the perfect tone for the eerie, snow-drenched streets of 18th-century Dublin. His accent was spot-on and completely immersed me in the world of European P. Douglas. It’s one of those performances that elevates an already good story into something truly gripping.

Having read a few of Douglas’s books now, I’m really loving his writing style. He has a way of drawing you in with vivid atmosphere, gritty realism, and characters that feel deeply human, even when they’re chasing down a killer that might not be.

This story has everything I want in a historical thriller: a dark and moody setting, a deeply flawed but determined investigator, and a mystery that kept me guessing. The twists and turns had me questioning everything, and by the time the ending came around, I was floored. I did not expect the reveal at all. Seriously, the “who done it” twist was so good.

The supernatural thread, is it a man, or something darker? Adds a whole new layer to the mystery. And the Hellfire Club element? Deliciously sinister. If you enjoy stories where folklore collides with cold-blooded murder, this is for you.

Highly recommend if you're into serial killer thrillers with a gothic edge, and definitely give the audiobook a try. The narrator truly brings the story to life in a way that lingers with you long after it ends. Looking forward to book two.

Excellent!

I really liked this book and enjoyed the mystery and the complex, complicated interactions between the different characters.

Strangely enough, even as this is part of a series called 'Alderman James Mystery', and he does, indeed, investigates the horrendous crimes that are unsettling Dublin, the main character in this story, at least OMHO, was the blacksmith Timothy Mullins.

He is a great character, a brave, conflicted man who is driven to hunt the Dolocher first for a need for revenge and later, for love. In my eyes, he is the real hero in the story.

The depiction of 18th century's Dublin, the poverty and hopeless of the inhabitants of the 'The Liberties' is really well done. And I always give extra points to any story that has me googling facts, and this one certainly did; the real historical background of this novel made it even better for me.

I'm really looking forward to the next book in this series.

Jack McArthur's narration was perfect for this story.

enjoyable

Enjoyed it very much. The author painted a vivid picture off the events and transported me to those streets.