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The Death of an Irish Sea Wolf: A Peter McGarr Mystery (1996)

by Bartholomew Gill

Series: Peter McGarr (12)

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In a remote community off the west coast of Ireland, residents inclined to gossip speculate why reclusive Clement Ford, the "Sea Wolf," has become such a generous benefactor to his neighbors. then one night, a mysterious figure from Ford's past arrives on the island, and by morning three people are murdered and Ford has disappeared. In the wake of the tragedy, Chief Superintendent Peter McGarr, and his intuitive wife, Noreen, along with his trusted staff from the Murder Squad, must piece together the deadly evening's events and answer the questions: Who really is the enigmatic Sea Wolf? And what does he have that is worth killing so many people for?… (more)
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a mysterious benefactor on a small Irish island vanishes when thtee people are murdered. Pter McGarr of the Irish Murder Squad investgates. ( )
  antiquary | Apr 17, 2015 |
Decent mystery set on Clare Island, Ireland. Bonus points for historical intrigue, and getting me attached to characters early on in the story. Minus points for what felt like an abrupt ending. ( )
  ewillse | Mar 23, 2014 |
Decent mystery set on Clare Island, Ireland. Bonus points for historical intrigue, and getting me attached to characters early on in the story. Minus points for what felt like an abrupt ending. ( )
  PatienceFortitude | Mar 6, 2014 |
Decent mystery set on Clare Island, Ireland. Bonus points for historical intrigue, and getting me attached to characters early on in the story. Minus points for what felt like an abrupt ending. ( )
  PatienceFortitude | Mar 6, 2014 |
Decent mystery set on Clare Island, Ireland. Bonus points for historical intrigue, and getting me attached to characters early on in the story. Minus points for what felt like an abrupt ending. ( )
  PatienceFortitude | Mar 6, 2014 |
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In a remote community off the west coast of Ireland, residents inclined to gossip speculate why reclusive Clement Ford, the "Sea Wolf," has become such a generous benefactor to his neighbors. then one night, a mysterious figure from Ford's past arrives on the island, and by morning three people are murdered and Ford has disappeared. In the wake of the tragedy, Chief Superintendent Peter McGarr, and his intuitive wife, Noreen, along with his trusted staff from the Murder Squad, must piece together the deadly evening's events and answer the questions: Who really is the enigmatic Sea Wolf? And what does he have that is worth killing so many people for?

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It was 50 years ago when a stranger appeared on a remote island off the Irish coast. His visit was followed by gifts of money and help for the islanders. But now an old blind woman is dead, the island is rampaged, and a secret is about to be revealed. Peter McGarr and his wife enter the scene, fated to be part of the drama.
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