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“The Scholar is even better than the first Cormac Reilly book and I really loved it. The Scholar is the way a police procedural should be written. It is an intriguing look at how cases are handled or mishandled, how they are assigned, the politics of those in charge, the interactions of colleagues, and how slowly but surely instinct and hard work brings results. I loved learning more about who Cormac was as a person, and as a police officer, and I loved every minute of listening to those lovely accents, I canât wait for #3.”
— Nancy • Fiction Addiction
A compulsive new crime thriller set in the fiercely competitive, cutthroat world of research and academia, where the brightest minds will stop at nothing to succeed
When Dr. Emma Sweeney stumbles across the victim of a hit-and-run outside Galway University early one morning, she calls her boyfriend, Detective Cormac Reilly, bringing him first to the scene of a murder that would otherwise never have been assigned to him.
The dead girl is carrying an ID that will put this crime at the center of a scandalâher card identifies her as Carline Darcy, heir apparent to Darcy Therapeutics, Irelandâs most successful pharmaceutical company. Darcy Therapeutics has a finger in every pie, from sponsoring university research facilities to funding political parties to philanthropyâit has even funded Emmaâs own groundbreaking research.
As the murder investigation twists in unexpected ways and Cormacâs running of the case comes under scrutiny from the department and his colleagues, he is forced to question himself and the beliefs that he has long held as truths. Who really is Emma? And who is Carline Darcy?
A gripping and atmospheric follow-up to The Ruin, The Scholar is perfect for fans of Tana French and Flynn Berry.
International no.1 bestseller Dervla McTiernanâs first two novels, The RĂșin and The Scholar, were critically acclaimed around the world. Dervla has won multiple prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award, Davitt Awards, a Barry Award, and an International Thriller Writers Award, and has been shortlisted for numerous others. Dervlaâs third book, The Good Turn, went straight to no.1 in the bestseller charts, confirming her place as one of Australiaâs best and most popular crime writers.
Aoife McMahon, an Earphones Awardâwinning narrator, is an Irish actress with extensive experience in theater and television. She won the 2002 Best Actress Gemini Award for Random Passage opposite Colm Meaney. She has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Old Vic and has toured the United Kingdom with Goodnight Mister Tom.
Reviews
âA superbly paced, engaging read.â
âA truly fine police procedural.â
âMcMahonâs soft, melodic Irish accent complements McTiernanâs prose. She is equally adept at instilling critical moments with the appropriate intensity, making this thriller a joy to listen to.â
âStrong characters, sharp psychological insights, and carefully paced plotting.â
âShades of Ross MacdonaldâŠA complex, densely plotted murder investigation.â
âThe perfectly cast narrator Aoife McMahon is also back for a repeat performance. Everthing about this series is smart, yet more entertaining than challenging, making for a super satisfying listening experience.â
âAoife McMahonâs skilled narration makes for a gripping listening experience. Fans of Jane Casey and Tana French will devour this twisty procedural.â
âMcTiernanâs cautionary tale about money, prestige, and the secretive world of pharmaceutical research will resonate with many.â
âThe competition rife in academia is a major theme of this delightful and unexpected tale.â
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