Praise for the Irish Village Mystery Series
“The sequel to Murder at an Irish Bakery will appeal to cozy series fans who appreciate Irish village settings, the large O’Sullivan family, and eccentric characters.” —Library Journal on Murder in an Irish Chipper
“Irish charm, plenty of suspects, and some strange twists make for a winning combination.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder in an Irish Chipper
“Distinctive, captivating characters match a gripping plot full of surprises. O’Connor reinforces her place among the top rank of cozy writers.” —Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW, Murder at an Irish Bakery
“Siobhan and her Garda husband Macdara Flannery add humor and zest to this follow-up to Murder on an Irish Farm. Fans of competitive baking shows or Amy Patricia Meade’s cozy mysteries will enjoy.” —Library Journal STARRED REVIEW, Murder at an Irish Bakery
“A sweet assignment turns sour for dessert-loving Garda Siobhán O’Sullivan…Plenty of likely prospects and an endless supply of sweet treats brighten the path to the solution.”—Kirkus Reviews on Murder at an Irish Bakery
“The quaint Irish setting and facts about falconry boost the well-paced plot…Cozy fans will be well satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly on Murder on an Irish Farm
“The much-anticipated nuptials of DS Macdara Flannery and Garda Siobhán O’Sullivan are rudely interrupted when the best man shows up late and reports a dead body…Fans of charming Irish mysteries will delight in the ways this convoluted case ensnares the heroine and her supporting cast.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder on an Irish Farm
“Outstanding…O’Connor reinforces her place as the queen of the cozy police procedural.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Murder in An Irish Bookshop
“A fun read for those who enjoy a cozy mystery.” —Toronto.com on Murder in An Irish Bookshop
“A charming combination of Christmas cheer, Irish customs, and a mystery awash in red herrings.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder at An Irish Christmas
“Murder at an Irish Christmas has elements of a police procedural that add more detail, atmosphere, and humor than are often found in the cozy subgenre.” —Christian Science Monitor on Murder at An Irish Christmas
“Fully realized characters enhance this skillfully plotted tale as it builds to a twist ending. This seasonal Irish treat is sure to please cozy fans.” —Publishers Weekly on Murder at An Irish Christmas
“Exceptional…Cozy readers will have a hard time putting this one down.” —Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW for Murder in An Irish Cottage
“A good-old fashioned finale in which the killer is exposed at a gathering of all the suspects closes this eerie tale with a bang.” —BookPage on Murder in An Irish Cottage
“[An] atmospheric story filled with Irish superstitions, legends, and colorful characters. Vivid descriptions of the countryside will appeal to lovers of Ireland.” —Library Journal on Murder in An Irish Cottage
“Delivered with a healthy dose of rural Irish charm…along with a lyrical narrative and a fantastic setting.” —Mystery Scene Magazine on Murder in An Irish Cottage
“Carlene O’Connor has continued to evolve the storylines of each of her characters into people that are likeable and engaging. She has done an outstanding job of crafting distraction and misdirection that is essential to any successful murder mystery. As the plot unfolds in this current tale, there are loads of twists and turns that keeps the reader riveted to their seats, guessing whodunit until the very end.” —New York Journal of Books on Murder in An Irish Pub
“Plenty of surprising twists and oodles of Irish charm make this an entertaining read.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder in An Irish Pub
“A delightful combination of Irish village life, family dynamics, and romance.” —Booklist on Murder in An Irish Pub
“A clever twist on the locked-room mystery and the convivial village community will leave cozy readers well satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly on Murder in An Irish Pub
“The intricate puzzle and continuing Irish atmosphere make this the series’ best to date.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder in An Irish Pub
“The main protagonist, an Irish Nancy Drew, Siobhan is an endearing, maternal woman whose love of her orphaned siblings and her man are evident and whose gut-instinct-driven, crime-solving, puzzle-unraveling mind is quite impressive. She makes an excellent star of the show and her likable fellow Garda boyfriend boss Macdara makes a perfect sidekick.” —Mystery Scene on Murder in An Irish Pub
“A delightful read that put me right into the atmosphere and locale.” —Criminal Element on Murder in An Irish Pub
“Carlene O’Connor is a wonderful storyteller.” —Newport Plain Talk on Murder in An Irish Pub
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