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As a wise man once said, just because you're done with the past, doesn't mean the past is done with you.
Paul can't let an incident from his past go. When he finds out a rival detective agency played a key role in it, he drags MCM Investigations into a blood feud that they can't hope to win. Soon they're faced with the prospect of the company going out of business and Brigit going out of her damn mind.
When long-buried bodies are discovered in the Wicklow Mountains, Bunny's past starts closing in on him too. Who can he trust when he can't even trust himself? When he finds himself with nowhere left to run and nobody he can turn to, will the big fella make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the ones he loves?
When all that's left is the fall, the fall is everything.
And even the mighty fall.
Last Orders is the thrilling conclusion of the critically acclaimed Dublin Trilogy, which melds fast-paced action with a distinctly Irish acerbic wit. It's best enjoyed having read the other books in the series, particularly the prequel Angels in the Moonlight.
PDF Last Orders The Dublin Trilogy Volume 4 Caimh McDonnell 9780995507562 Books
"Last Orders is the final book of the Dublin Trilogy. Normally I pay little attention to readers who say you gotta read them all in order and have found that almost all well written books work as stand alone reads. Last Orders is the exception that proves the rule, even Caimh McDonnell, the author, says, that it is necessary to read the preceding novel, Angels in the Moonlight, to have the background necessary to appreciate this book. That settled, the story opens with most of the previous characters reporting for duty and most of them are in dire straights. Brigit and Paul's detective agency is headed over a cliff due to Bunny dangling a bad guy over the balcony and threatening to drop him. If you will remember a couple of books ago Bunny was in the same situation and did indeed drop the other bad guy fracturing various parts of his body. Bunny don't bluff. That's the least of Bunny's problems. The past has come back to haunt him, namely two bodies, one of an FBI agent, that he buried in the mountains years ago hoping that he had settled the problem. No such luck, once again the FBI, the Garda and it also seems that a third party are very interested in Bunny's affairs and this time it looks like they may finally nail him. Meanwhile Paul and Brigit's situation goes from bad to worse and .... Well I guess reading the book might to the best way to find out the rest of the story. Same parameters as the preceding novels, endearing characters, solid world building and tightly plotted action, gifted writing combining humor and seat of the pants suspense wrap up perhaps the best recent crime fiction from any shores."
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Last Orders The Dublin Trilogy Volume 4 Caimh McDonnell 9780995507562 Books Reviews
- Another great book from Caimh McDonnell. This is book four in the Dublin trilogy (yes, that is correct). It is best enjoyed in conjunction with the other three books in the series A Man With One Of Those Faces, The Day That Never Comes and Angels In The Moonlight.
You will find no spoilers here. Just an appreciation for a story finely told. McDonnell takes me to an unfamiliar place that I want to explore. For me, the trip was richly rewarding on many levels. A well plotted adventure. A touch of noir. Suspense. Dark deeds. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Mind you, there is no giant publishing house behind these books. What stands behind Caimh McDonnell’s success is his immense talent. He breathes life into his characters. His uncanny ear for dialog is wonderful. However, for me, his richest gift to the reader is his humor. Sometimes broad, sometimes subtle, sometimes as sharp as a scalpel. It is always there, sometimes unexpected, but always the main reason you cannot get enough of his characters, his story, his splendid writing, his insightful view of our world.
As they say in the pub at the appointed hour, it’s time for Last Orders. Do yourself a favor – place your order now. Cheers! - Thank St. Bridgid, St. David and all other patron saints and muses for the gifts of Irish writers and poets. Caimh McDonnell's Dublin "trilogy" (now a quartet) is as bawdy, vicious and wickedly funny a "mystery" series as I've ever read. The villains are memorable, the heroes -- such as they are -- are hapless but lovable bumblers, the women are frighteningly efficient and capable, and in Bunny McGarry we have as remarkable a character as any in recent memory. Bunny sees the world from his own resolute sense of right and wrong, and stops at nothing to fix the problems he faces. He's more than flexible about his methods, but his judgment is sure and his justice is harshly delivered. Think of Jack Reacher with a twinkle in his eye, a droll sense of humor, and the Irish gift of gab. The books in the Dublin quartet are slim and lean and swift reads, but worth every penny.
- Last Orders is the final book of the Dublin Trilogy. Normally I pay little attention to readers who say you gotta read them all in order and have found that almost all well written books work as stand alone reads. Last Orders is the exception that proves the rule, even Caimh McDonnell, the author, says, that it is necessary to read the preceding novel, Angels in the Moonlight, to have the background necessary to appreciate this book. That settled, the story opens with most of the previous characters reporting for duty and most of them are in dire straights. Brigit and Paul's detective agency is headed over a cliff due to Bunny dangling a bad guy over the balcony and threatening to drop him. If you will remember a couple of books ago Bunny was in the same situation and did indeed drop the other bad guy fracturing various parts of his body. Bunny don't bluff. That's the least of Bunny's problems. The past has come back to haunt him, namely two bodies, one of an FBI agent, that he buried in the mountains years ago hoping that he had settled the problem. No such luck, once again the FBI, the Garda and it also seems that a third party are very interested in Bunny's affairs and this time it looks like they may finally nail him. Meanwhile Paul and Brigit's situation goes from bad to worse and .... Well I guess reading the book might to the best way to find out the rest of the story. Same parameters as the preceding novels, endearing characters, solid world building and tightly plotted action, gifted writing combining humor and seat of the pants suspense wrap up perhaps the best recent crime fiction from any shores.
- This is book 4 of a series. Hopefully you realize ( realise) that and know what you are doing. If not, back up and get and read books 1 through 3 first. And note, this is a prequel, I hate prequels. But you really should read this prequel last because it'll help all to heck and be nowhere near as confusing. This is the first prequel I've ever run across I consider allowable.
I have now read every book by Mr. McDonnell and consider them time and money VERY well spent. After you read and hopefully greatly enjoyed these books, make sure you grovel for the free shorts and then carry on to Disaster Inc which is not part of the series, but hopefully the start of another. It does tie in and you'll be all comfortable and happy with it.
That's my 2 cents. If you are on a fence about it, read all the other ( done much better) 5-Star reviews here and ignore the lesser reviews because you don't want to be hanging around those sorts anyway. Have some pride.
Thank you Caimh and hope you make billions ( then send a couple million my way). - ...Spoiler alert. I was afraid I was going to have to write Caimh McDonnell a really nasty letter for having the audacity to kill off one of the greater characters in 21st Century literature. If you're reading this, Caimh, you'll be glad to know that an accusatory letter will not be forthcoming. One the other hand, if you don't include her in the next book, I'd be ever so curious to know what's going on with Agent Dove, so may need a response to a letter about that. She is definitely an enigma. I was also concerned about the demise of the MCM Agency. You redeemed yourself there as well. In spite of my initial angst that bad things were happening to good people, I still found many reasons to laugh out loud while reading this book. The sidelines of the hurling contests were especially entertaining. If you don't know anything about the Irish sport of hurling, Google it. You'll be glad you did, and, I think, will give you better insight into many of the characters. I feel rather smug that I was smart enough to have purchased the first book in this series. I wouldn't have wanted to miss this quirky cast of characters for anything in the world!
