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Borderlands (Inspector Devlin Mystery 1)
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'A very assured debut' -- Do You Write Under Your Own Name?
'McGilloway's debut is marked by exceptionally mature prose and a hero as charismatically volcanic in his own way.' -- Kirkus
'This is a disturbing but strangely compelling read. . . I thoroughly enjoyed Borderlands.'
-- Reading Matters
'McGilloway's debut is marked by exceptionally mature prose and a hero as charismatically volcanic in his own way.' -- Kirkus
'This is a disturbing but strangely compelling read. . . I thoroughly enjoyed Borderlands.'
-- Reading Matters
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The corpse of local teenager Angela Cashell is found on the Tyrone- Donegal border, between the North and South of Ireland, in an area known as the borderlands. Garda Inspector Benedict Devlin heads the investigation: the only clues are a gold ring placed on the girl’s finger and an old photograph, left where she died. Then another teenager is murdered, and things become further complicated when Devlin unearths a link between the recent killings and the disappearance of a prostitute twenty-five years earlier – a case in which he believes one of his own colleagues is implicated. As a thickening snow storm blurs the border between North and South, Devlin finds the distinction between right and wrong, vengeance and justice, and even police-officer and criminal becoming equally unclear. A dazzling and lyrical debut crime novel, Borderlands marks the beginning of a compelling new series featuring Inspector Benedict Devlin. 'Brian McGilloway's command of plot and assurance of language make it difficult to believe that Borderlands is his debut.' - The Times 'A mystery of labyrinthine complexity' - Sunday Telegraph
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95 of 104 people found the following review helpful
By D. Kelly
Format:Hardcover
Ben Devlin is a unique copper in the ranks of murder mystery writing; with a (mostly) happy family life and an easy familiarity with his small community which never borders on the arch, he still evidences the kind of common sense thinking and popular misconceptions about the modern world that make him instantly relatable and much more than just a device for the author's omniscience. He's incredibly likeable, but has enough of the poet about him that he remains compelling enough to follow, in this short debut novel from McGilloway. The plot is tightly structured and meticulously paced for the most part; the first two thirds of the book follow an almost linear and procedural progression which keeps the seasoned reader happily immersed in their own suspicions. If the book has a flaw it is in the final pages, where possibly too many twists in too short a time stretch the believability slightly. Still, I didn't see the end coming. A wonderful subplot with the family dog provides an elegant allegory for the larger issues in the book and shows just how sophisticated a writer McGillway is and how good this ongoing series should prove to be (He's written the second and been signed upfor three more after that). Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Anja Scholz
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Good introduction to irish borderland life and the irish political problems faced in days gone by! I just loved to read the Inspector Devlin mystery series. He is such a jerk sometimes and soo into his job, you want to hit him not standign up for his family. on the other hand he is a good policeman doing a great job were all the other dumbheads around him don't see the wood for the trees. the last reminds me soo much of my real life in Oxford on my day to day experience!!!! :)
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By S. Lloyd
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Waiting for new releases from the regular crime writers that I read, I came across "Borderlands" and bought it on the strength of the reviews.
I was not disappointed and will be reading the 2nd in the series before the 3rd is released in April!
The plot moves along at a strong pace, with enough clues being teased out to ensure interest is maintained with surprises towards the end. I agree that at the end of the novel a number of twists and turns come tumbling out too quickly that damages the former credibility. However the realisic sense of police work and detection throughout the novel easily lets you forgive this.
Benedict Devlin is a great character - essentially a moral and good man - he has human failings where his own emotions and temptations side track him. McGilloway put across an honesty to Devlin's character which brings his character alive.
I did have to check the setting on a map but that is due to my own lack of geographical knowledge and not the fault of the author. The setting is strongly portrayed and convincing. At times the writing is powerful and poetic, ie. "the sky is bruised purple and yellow in the dying sun" as a young girl is found dead with bruising on her chest.
I'm glad that I have found this author.
I was not disappointed and will be reading the 2nd in the series before the 3rd is released in April!
The plot moves along at a strong pace, with enough clues being teased out to ensure interest is maintained with surprises towards the end. I agree that at the end of the novel a number of twists and turns come tumbling out too quickly that damages the former credibility. However the realisic sense of police work and detection throughout the novel easily lets you forgive this.
Benedict Devlin is a great character - essentially a moral and good man - he has human failings where his own emotions and temptations side track him. McGilloway put across an honesty to Devlin's character which brings his character alive.
I did have to check the setting on a map but that is due to my own lack of geographical knowledge and not the fault of the author. The setting is strongly portrayed and convincing. At times the writing is powerful and poetic, ie. "the sky is bruised purple and yellow in the dying sun" as a young girl is found dead with bruising on her chest.
I'm glad that I have found this author.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Cross border activity
I found the book rather slow moving though it did provide example of cross border co-operation. The example of European money being hi-jacked for personal use sounded realistic
Published 1 day ago by Mr Robert Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
Enjoyed the book. Thought it was a little slow at first and had to keep up with lots of characters. But loved the main character's and look forward to reading more of Inspector... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Tlf
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V V Good
This was another good read kept you on edge all the time very very good will read more of the author
Published 9 days ago by JMrs J Davenport
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Yes, not too bad....an OK read
Didn't hold me or make me not wanting to put the book down. Characters are well described and the plot itself is believable, but....
Published 9 days ago by Mike McLurg
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Should be made into a film!!!!!
I absolutely LOVED this book! It was a really interesting and gripping read. This is the 2nd book of McGilloway`s I have read but wasn't part of this series. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Jayne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyable
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. This author is new to me and I look forward to reading more Inspector Devlin novels.
Published 10 days ago by M. Talbot
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK read
I bought this book after reading ‘Little Girl Lost’ also by Brian McGilloway. I thought it was an interesting detective story - but not as gripping as Little Girl Lost. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Thomas A. Jervis
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Borderlands
I found this book a bit far fetched. I hope the next in the series is a bit better as I have already got it.
Published 11 days ago by Mary
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Brian McGilloway Borderlands
Great book, can't wait to read the next one, need more holidays to have the time to do this !
Published 11 days ago by Mrs Nicola J Marsh
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read for my holiday
I needed a book that I could read while waiting in the airport, etc. This met that need very well.
Published 12 days ago by Andrew Ramsey
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