Falling Glass

Witty and violent, fast-paced and evocative,Falling Glass is McKinty at his best - and back on his home turf.

Killian makes a living enforcing other people's laws, collecting debts, dealing out threats and finding people who do not wish to be found. Now regular McKinty hero Michael Forsythe sets Killian up with the best paid job of his life: Richard Coulter, an Irishman with political connections, and the owner of a budget airline, is willing to pay half a million to track down his ex-wife and children.But Killian discovers the real reason Coulter's ex is running, and helps her take refuge among his people, a community of Irish Travellers, who close ranks to protect them - for a little while at least . . .

About the Author

Adrian McKinty grew up in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. After studying at Oxford University he moved to New York City, working in bars, bookstores, building sites and finally the basement stacks of the Columbia University Medical School Library. In 2000 he relocated to Denver, Colorado where he taught high school English and began writing fiction. His debutDead I Well May Be [9781846686993] was shortlisted for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award and his recent novelFifty Grand [9781846687419] won the 2010 Spinetingler Award. In 2009 Adrian moved to Melbourne, Australia with his wife and two children.

Reviews

'Another winner, with pathos, insight, sardonic humour and lyrical descriptions that counterpoint the red-hot sequences to superb effect', Guardian

'McKinty is a streetwise, energetic gunslinger of a writer, firing off volleys of sassy dialogue and explosive action that always delivers what it promises . . . Skilfully constructed and full throttle forwards', Irish Times

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