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The Dead Yard
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
Michael is on holiday in Spain when a soccer riot between the Paddies and the Brits escalates out of control and he winds up in a Spanish prison. Enter Samantha, a beautiful British Intelligence agent. She makes Michael an offer he can't refuse: instead of extradition to Mexico to serve time for a prison break, he can infiltrate an IRA sleeper cell in the United States. Thrust into the nightmare world of men known for their distinctive brands of torture and revenge, Michael crosses and double-crosses key players, narrowly escapes his own lies, loses his only ally, and falls for the daughter of his enemy.
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Critic reviews
- Winner of Audio Publishers Association 2007 Audie Award, Thriller/Suspense
- Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2007
"McKinty's literate, expertly crafted third crime novel...confirms his place as one of his generation's leading talents." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-05-23
Finally, someone who can write!
So many contemporary writers seem to pass along with dreary pedestrian writing styles (I know that is a generalisation) but here is someone who stands out as truly talented. The stories are great, but his distinctive vibrant use of language is glorious!
I wish there were a hundred more of his books as I would devour them all.
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- KJB
- 26-09-23
I really enjoyed this!
When i listened to the 1st book in the series, it took me until mexico to get into it and then i was hooked on the character....on book 3 now and definitely enjoying it.
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- Janice DS
- 19-06-23
Gripping
Such an exciting story and really well narrated. I don’t normally choose books with such a high level of violence but this so well written it was hard to put it down ( or rather stop listening to it). It’s not all blood and guts though- at times it is rather poetic and funny too. And you can’t help liking the main character. Can’t wait to find out more about Michael’s future exploits!
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- Glasgow Annie
- 27-05-22
Wow
The usual McKinty magic for me,gripping and unputdownable I started listening this morning and didn’t put it down till it was finished and the narrator is brilliant Have a treat and listen to all his books.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-23
Brilliant!
Really enjoyed this and the previous book, his downfall are the beautiful girls, he’s a bit of a James Bond without the finesse but with the Irish charm.
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- Robert Simpson
- 04-03-23
Great thriller
Well written and tense. Well worth a read and great narration as usual. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
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- Angus
- 21-09-18
Great follow up, brilliant narration
Great follow up, can't wait to start the final volume.
The combination of a brilliant story and narration makes this my favourite read & listen this year. Can't wait to find out how the trilogy ends, my guess is not well for Michael..
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- Boris Backache
- 11-04-23
McKinty at his best
Tight, tense and brutal. Impossible situations overcome. Violent action in the name of right. Brilliant
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- heather izzard
- 31-08-23
Bloody excellent
Despite having read the next book before this, I didn't feel like plots were spoiled. The other characters kept me wondering enough.
I love this narrator and everything he reads!
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-20
Great narration and ploy
The whole trilogy is definately worth a read, the narrator is excellent and the content and the pace of the book I found gripping. It is not a book for the faint hearted and there is lots of detailed violence throughout.
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