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The Guards (2001)

by Ken Bruen

Series: Jack Taylor (1)

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Stuck in a rut after his dismissal from the Irish police force and still grieving over the death of his father, Jack Taylor finds renewal when an intriguing woman hires him based on his rumored talent for finding things.
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Great Jack Taylor debut, love all the name checks ( )
  jimifenway | Dec 30, 2023 |
I want to be clear up front. This book is not going to be for everyone. It is bleak. It isn't really much of a mystery. It doesn't follow conventional writing rules. You might not like the main character. You probably shouldn't like the main character. If you find yourself reading it and wondering why. Stop, walk away and find yourself another novel.

If, however, you are like me and the writing catches you immediately. If Taylor despite all his flaws and heartbreak speaks to you. If the writing style seems to crackle in your brain. Keep reading because you are in for a treat.

I actually found Bruen's writing style a little off putting in The White Trilogy. Enough that I had never gone back but I decided I was going to watch the TV show this summer and before I did I should give the book a shot. I am glad I did. I have immediately moved onto the next in the series. ( )
  cdaley | Nov 2, 2023 |
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve read this and loved it anew.
  Deni_Weeks | Sep 16, 2023 |
3.7 ( )
  Mcdede | Jul 19, 2023 |
I didn't know this was a book series, I saw the cover and it looked intriguing.
The author can sure write. It is a little heavy on Irish slang, but the story was so easy to get into.
Not really a mystery, but the writing is amazing.
I look forward to continuing reading the other books in the series. ( )
  zmagic69 | Mar 31, 2023 |
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It's almost impossible to be thrown out of the Garda Siochána. You have to really put your mind to it. Unless you become a public disgrace, they'll tolerate most anything.
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Stuck in a rut after his dismissal from the Irish police force and still grieving over the death of his father, Jack Taylor finds renewal when an intriguing woman hires him based on his rumored talent for finding things.

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