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Crime & mystery, Thriller / suspense
A solicitor investigates the murder of a colleague and finds out all is not as it seems in this gripping page-turner
'A propulsive mystery that feels both fresh and assured' Catherine Ryan Howard
'A clever twisty tale that feels completely authentic, Catherine Kirwan is onto another winner' Jane Casey
'Atmospheric and intriguing with a brilliantly relatable heroine and an explosive, gripping conclusion, nothing in Cruel Deeds is quite as it seems.' Sam Blake
'Thrilling ... a page turning read' Patricia Gibney
A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER IS FOUND MURDERED - WHAT WAS SHE HIDING?
Finn Fitzpatrick and Mandy Breslin work at the same law firm but move in very different circles. Mandy is a member of the privileged senior partners' clique. Finn keeps to herself.
When Mandy's body is found at an abandoned house, everyone at the firm is left reeling - but the partners move fast. If Mandy was involved in something that got her killed, they want to be the first to know.
As Finn investigates Mandy's work, she finds herself drawn deeper into her dead colleague's life, and soon discovers that Mandy wasn't the only one with secrets. Will uncovering this web of lies put Finn at risk too? And who can she turn to when she can't trust anyone?
'Pacy, twisty and ingeniously plotted ... a real page-turner' T.M. Logan
'Money and greed, office gossip and secret affairs; twisty and pacy' Andrea Mara
'Pacy, gripping and atmospheric ... a cracking read!' Andrea Carter
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Praise for Cruel Deeds: A sharp, pacy and twist-filled thriller
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Confirms Catherine Kirwan as a major new talent in Irish crime fiction. Her deviously plotted mystery, filled with vivid characters, distinctive dialogue and a detailed and loving portrait of the "real capital of Ireland" is captivating - Irish Independent
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Cruel Deeds has a vividly drawn sense of place, an amused eye for character, class and all manner of Corkishness and, above all, in Finn a winning, vital lead character; her vibrant energy and good humour animates and drives the action at break-neck pace. Hugely enjoyable - Irish Times
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With intricate plotting, relatable characters, and a thrilling story, Cruel Deeds has all the ingredients needed for a page turning read - Patricia Gibney
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Chock full of secrets and with a compelling plot, Cruel Deeds will keep you glued to the pages! - Lesley Kara
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Catherine Kirwan's solicitor-sleuth Finn Fitzpatrick makes for a great protagonist. Pacy, gripping and atmospheric, with a brilliant Cork setting, Cruel Deeds is a cracking read! - Andrea Carter
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Money and greed, office gossip and secret affairs - Cruel Deeds is twisty and pacy, set against a wonderfully evocative Cork backdrop. I loved Cruel Deeds and can't wait to see what's next for Finn Fitzpatrick - Andrea Mara
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A pacy tale that sweeps the reader along through murky waters of the legal world in this layered, Leeside thriller - Siobhan MacDonald
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An immersive tale that meticulously blends engaging plotlines, this suspenseful thriller culminates in a completely unexpected conclusion ... Kirwan is a welcome addition to the growing roster of brilliant Irish crime writers - Sunday Independent
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