Inspector Sheehan is back. He’s on the trail of a very dangerous killer, one who somehow knows what the police are up to, who their potential witnesses are, where each of those on the case live, etc. They have a leak, possibly from someone inside the police station.
This case starts with the brutal murder of an elderly lady who runs an antique store. It looks like just another murder. But more violent murders follow. Then someone attempts to run Sheehan and his wife off the road. This criminal wants something from Sheehan, so he sends his wife away to parts unknown to anyone but him for her own protection.
When this bad person discovers where she is and kidnaps her, Sheehan, one badass inspector who doesn’t like anyone to know his weaknesses, is determined to rescue his wife before she is killed. Sheehan wants to catch this mastermind of a criminal.
Is this a case about forgeries? Or is it about money laundering? Forgeries are part of the mystery, but they aren’t the whole crime. Someone powerful is laundering money, and they really don’t want to be caught.
This story is very good. It captured my attention and kept it throughout the story, which became very intense before the end. People were already being violently murdered, but when his wife was kidnapped, I was fearful that something just as bad or even worse would happen to her just because of the identity of her husband.
Did I ever figure out who the one behind it all was? No, I didn’t. Usually I at least suspect who the guilty party is, but this time I didn’t even consider the person who was actually guilty. For me, that is kind of embarrassing, but is also speaks about the skill of the writer.
If you’re a fan of Agatha Christie’s mysteries, then you will love Inspector Sheehan and the mysteries he is involved in. I received a free copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. If you would like your own copy of this book, I’ve provided an Amazon link below.
Amazon Link: Conduit to Murder
Favorite Sentences:
It was made from dark mahogany, intricate carvings down its entire length, but it was the beautifully tooled handle in the shape of an alligator’s head that appeared to grab her attention.
And even though they didn’t know who the killer was, the strange thing was, it wasn’t he who was their ultimate target.
He sat almost unmoving for close to an hour, his expression blank, but his eyes intense, moving restlessly, futilely seeking insights where none were forthcoming.
He might further have discovered that on one occasion, during a particularly violent melee with Sheehan at his side, the bishop had taken a righteous pleasure in scattering some very bad people right and left like an ancient biblical warrior.
New Words Learned:
acumen – keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
aplomb – imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance
bailiwick – the district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction
conduit – a means of transmitting or distributing
didactic – intended for instruction; instructive
diffident – restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc.
enigma – a person of puzzling or contradictory character
erudition – knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.; learning; scholarship
facile – (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
fillip – anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus
GCSEs– (in the UK except Scotland) qualifications in a specific subject typically taken by school students aged 14–16, at a level below A level.
nonplussed – not dismayed; indifferent or unexcited; calm
oculus – Architecture. a circular opening, especially one at the apex of a dome
provenance – place or source of origin
redolent – suggestive; reminiscent (usually followed by of )
toff – (derogatory) a rich or upper-class person
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About the Author:
Brian O’Hare, MA, PhD, was Assistant Director of the Southern Reginal College in Northern Ireland. He now writes full time. His early writing was academic but when he decided to write fiction, his success surprised him. His books have won several awards and some of his mysteries won top honours from New Apple Excellence in Literature Awards, Readers Favourite, Book Viral, and the Literary Titan Gold Award. The Literary Titan Gold Award is ” …. bestowed on books that we found to be perfect in their delivery of original content, utilizing fresh themes to convey innovative ideas, and deftly uses elegant prose.”
His first mystery novel, The Angel of Death, has led to the award-winning The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series. There are seven books in the series with an eighth on the way.
“O’Hare writes with a keen eye for detail with his tales evolving at a surprisingly fast pace. The stereotypes that dominate popular crime thrillers, especially these days, are notable by their absence and O’Hare leans toward the human side of his characters, imbuing them with a real-world presence that is in turn witty and passionate.” Readers Favourite.
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