A very well researched story. I really liked the main character, Shay. He had been a typical little boy, getting into mischief, as little boys do. Despite this, he grows up with a determination to join An Garda Síochána. No small matter, as he comes from the wrong side of the tracks. It is quite a dark story in places, but successfully combines fact and fiction, as well as the history of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at the time, with terrorist violence. A really enjoyable read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.

This was a slow start for me, but became more interesting as the book progressed. Terrific narrator, who can be credited with drawing me back in after setting it aside a few times. Enjoyed the note at the end explaining real-life characters and events.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

I think this is the third book I’ve read in recent weeks that’s set in the early 1970s. This one’s takes place in Ireland and the narrator for the audiobook has a beautiful and strong Irish accent. I had to reduce the rate I normally listen at in order to comprehend it but the accent really kept you in mind of the setting it was taking place in. FENIAN STREET by Anne Emery, and read by Ashley O’Connell.

Shay grew up in public housing and he was determined to move past prejudices and become a police garda. He immediately starts stepping on toes when he is determined to solve what happened to cause the death of a friend a few years before.

This book also involves true things that happened during this time period, such as the arms crisis, bombings, and the Irish mob. It was an interesting story and an intriguing way to discover some history I’d not heard of before. 4 stars! Thank you NetGalley and ECW Press Audio for the gift of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Totally entertaining story with characters you feel you know as well as your own friends and neighbours. Made me feel uncomfortable about the British role in the. 70’s Dublin bombings which I suspect was one of the authors objectives.
Beautiful voices from a very talented narrator a role which can easily make or break an audiobook.
Highly recommend this to anyone who likes to get thoroughly immersed in a storyline.

If you are expecting a fast-paced mystery, this book is not for you. The story is intensely complicated and drawn out, dark, and gritty. The pace is slow and meandering. However, the setting is what initially drew me to this book, and on that score I was not disappointed. Having just recently returned from a visit to Ireland, I was able to recognize the street names and references to areas in Dublin that were affected by the bombings in 1974., which added interest for me. The narrator of the audio version nailed the different dialects of the areas and listening to him made me feel like I was back in Ireland.