Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Book Review: Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor

Murder in an Irish Village is the first book in the Irish Village Mysteries featuring Siobhan O'Sullivan. 

In the cute little town of Killbane, Siobhan and her five (yes FIVE!) siblings run Naomi's Bistro, a warm and welcoming spot. Well it was warm and welcoming, before a body was found on the premises. The body was none other than the younger brother of the driver, who killed Siobhan's parents the year before. With the local police determined to pin the crime on her older brother, James, Siobhan must solve the case and keep James out of jail!

This is my new favourite series! I absolutely love the "O'Sullivan Six"! Siobhan's siblings are lots of trouble, and all of it is so hilarious!!! From one of them asking if Siobhan was "running with scissors", when the victim was killed by scissors! To asking if police officer, Macdara wanted to see their list of suspects, it's "taped up in the kitchen"! The author brilliantly mixes humor with edge-of-your-seat drama, and it was a thrilling mix!

I really enjoyed the mystery. It's definitely a page turner, as I tried to figure out who the killer was before Siobhan. Spoiler: I didn't solve it before Siobhan!

If you're looking for a wickedly funny and brilliant mystery to read, definitely pick this one up. I've already got the next one to start. I can't wait to visit with the O'Sullivan Six again and see what mischief they cause!