A body which washes up on a beach in the Dublin suburbs leads Minogue into the wider realm of political conspiracy. Paul Fine was the son of a prominent judge whose family had lived in Dublin for generations and who had played a key role in the city’s small, complex Jewish community. When Paul Fine is found dead, the evidence seems to point to a PLO-linked organization. Fascinating detective work and an unexpected second murder lead Minogue and the Squad in a wholly new direction.Soon he discovers that he has uncovered another extremist sect, one which has political ambitions and, just as ominous, police and government connections. As Minogue unravels the enigma of these murders, he finds himself understanding something of the Jews of Dublin, people who feel bound to Ireland and yet remain outsiders.

John Brady is the author of ten Matt Minogue novels, some of which have been published in the US and UK and optioned for television. Islandbridge was shortlisted for the Dashiell Hammett Award. Born in Dublin, Brady frequently revisits Ireland, particuarly Minogue’s birthplace, County Clare. He lives north of Toronto with his wife and family.

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