Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy is the first in a new cozy mystery series centered in current-day Dublin. The main character is Megan (a 40 y/o woman who moved to Dublin 3 years ago from the States) and drives limos/cars for a local company. By creating this unique position, the author has thought of a way to create a lot of “avenues” for future installments and plot lines. Quite creative!

I like Megan and her fiery streak of independence. I feel she is likeable, realistic, and relatable. I also enjoyed meeting the array of friends and quirky characters that will hopefully continue to evolve and grace us with their presence in the future.

I enjoyed the plot line, the murder/mystery, and the surprise ending. It definitely sets up for the next book in an exciting manner.

I enjoyed most of all the descriptions of the landscapes and historical landmarks that make Dublin the beauty that it is. The author did a fabulous job creating such vivid imagery for the reader.

Excellent start. 5/5 stars

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This is the first in a series of cozy mysteries, I hope, with interesting characters and a solid plot line. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy was an excellent beginning to a new cozy mystery series. Ms. Murphy is a "new to me" author who did not disappoint.

Megan Malone is an American expat living in Dublin and driving limos and town cars for Leprechaun Limo Service. She loves her job and has made several friends in Dublin since moving here. She's older than most of the current cozy mystery sleuths so I enjoyed "meeting" her. The story is well crafted with a quickly paced plot, twists, turns, red herrings and few suspects for the Garda and Megan to investigate. The actual culprit was a finale shocker for me as I never guessed who might have killed the restaurant critic, Elizabeth Darr. Well done, Ms. Murphy! I look forward to the next book in this series.