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The Dead Yard

By: Adrian McKinty
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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About this listen

 In this exciting sequel to the acclaimed Dead I Well May Be, the mercenary Michael Forsythe is forced to infiltrate an Irish terrorist cell, confronting murder, mayhem, and the prospect of his own execution.

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.

Don't miss these other noir thrillers in the Michael Forsythe series: Dead I Well May Be (Unabridged) and The Bloomsday Dead (Unabridged).©2006 Adrian McKinty (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Supernatural Thriller & Suspense

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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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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.

Finally, someone who can write!

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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.

I really enjoyed this!

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Adrian McKinty’s beautiful and poet yet brutal and realistic thrillers are just an absolute joy to read. If you liked the first you’ll love this one.

Fantastic follow up to first novel

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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!

Gripping

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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.

Wow

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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.

Brilliant!

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Well written and tense. Well worth a read and great narration as usual. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

Great thriller

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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.

Great narration and ploy

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This the second both in the series and by Adrian Mckinty I have listened to. Really love his style, the detail and storyline. I will be straight onto book 3.

Great Read/Listen

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This is part 2 Mikey is a Norn Iron survivor & grim reaper besides. Much violence, at times over the top, but the story line holds up well dialogue is great Ulster and it’s reading is excellent. - well worth a read! Roll on part 3!

Aye, it’s a cruel world

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