Murder in County Mayo

A woman vanishes from a lonely farmhouse on the wild Irish coast. The Gardaí have their suspect within days… but amateur sleuth Ali Brennan is sure they've got the wrong man.

One bitter January morning, Grace Clark disappears without a trace, and suspicion falls at once on her partner, Cormac. But landscape designer and reluctant investigator Ali Brennan is certain he's been framed. With her enthusiastic nephew Gav once again by her side, she sets out to prove it.

Then a second body is found. As Ali digs into a decades-old grudge the locals would rather forget, the wind-battered coastline starts to feel less like a refuge and more like a trap. She has only days to find the truth before she becomes the killer's next victim…

A gripping Irish mystery of old grudges, buried secrets and a small coastal town where everyone has something to hide.

Perfect for readers who love:

- A determined amateur sleuth who spots what the police miss

- Close-knit villages where everyone knows everyone's business

- Small-town Ireland and the stunning Wild Atlantic Way

- Twisty whodunits

- A sleuth-and-sidekick team with plenty of heart

- A cozy mystery series to binge

For fans of Carlene O'Connor, LJ Ross and Emylia Hall. This is the second book in The Wild Atlantic Murders series, following The Clew Bay Detectives. Can be enjoyed as a standalone.

What readers are saying about Pam Lecky's Wild Atlantic Murders series:

"One of my favorite reads this year so far. Plenty of twists and turns… I could not put it down!" Reader review, 5 stars

"What a fantastic book! I really loved this book — it was hard to put down. Full of twists and turns. Highly recommend." Reader review, 5 stars

"I love the author's gorgeous writing, gripping fiction, and beautifully described Irish settings. A terrific start to a new series… pure writerly magic. And what a stunning cover! Highly recommended." Reader review, 5 stars

"Wonderfully atmospheric… it immediately pulled me in with its vivid sense of place and layered mystery. An engaging, clever, and highly enjoyable mystery with memorable characters and a beautifully realized Irish setting." Reader review, 5 stars

"A wild, emotional story that begins in gut-wrenching fashion… the perfect series opener to curl up with. Highly recommended." Reader review, 5 stars

"I loved this charming detective story set in Ireland… a very engaging story, well told, with well-written characters." Reader review, 5 stars

"The story reels you in — it's so intense at times, you want to hold your breath." Reader review, 4 stars

"Atmospheric and quietly gripping… windswept and watchful, as though the landscape itself is keeping secrets… A cosy-dark Irish mystery that lingers like sea mist." Reader review, 4 stars

"Secrets, suspense and brilliant characters. A wonderfully written mystery with plenty of twists, intrigue and strong characters that kept me hooked from the start… A gripping and enjoyable read." Reader review, 4 stars

"I absolutely loved this book. I knew from the first few lines that I was going to be glued to the pages." Reader review, 4 stars