Ah, the Irish Village series. I love this series. I really enjoy catching up with our characters and visiting this cozy and lovely setting. In this entry, Siobhan and Macdara finally decide to go on their delayed honeymoon and they take the O'Sullivan family with them. What could go wrong? 😊

The crew becomes embroiled in a series of murders (and attempted murder.) The mystery is fun (though I saw the end coming on this one a bit early) but the characters and the setting are what keeps me coming back. This is the 10th entry in the series so I'd really suggest you read all of the entries to enjoy the character development from the beginning, but I think you could pick this up and still have a good time with it.

Highly recommend!

A cozy culinary mystery with a dash of Irish charm and a great addition to the series. It is a delightful blend of suspense, humor, and mouthwatering food. I loved the witty banter and the quirky locals in this tale.
Many thanks to Kensington and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: Murder at an Irish Chipper by Carlene O'Connor

Rating: 3.5 stars

I recently delved into the latest escapade with gardas Siobhán and Macdara Flannery in "Murder at an Irish Chipper" by Carlene O'Connor. This time around, their belated honeymoon takes a back seat when they stumble upon a murder investigation in the quaint village of Kilbane in County Cork.

The narrative revolves around the Flannerys as they find themselves entangled in a mysterious case surrounding the death of the proprietor of a local fish and chips shop. With a slew of intriguing characters in the mix, including a food critic, a rival shop owner, and a handyman, the story unfolds with layers of suspicion and tension.

While I found this installment to be enjoyable, it didn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors. The identity of the murderer felt somewhat predictable early on, which detracted from the suspense that usually characterizes O'Connor's works. However, the strength of the writing and the well-paced plot kept me engaged throughout.

One aspect that continues to shine in O'Connor's series is the endearing cast of characters. Siobhán and Macdara remain as likable as ever, their dynamic adding depth to the narrative. Additionally, a surprising twist towards the end promises an intriguing development in future installments, piquing my curiosity for what lies ahead.

In conclusion, while "Murder at an Irish Chipper" may not be the standout entry in the series, it still offers a solid dose of mystery and charm. Fans of cozy mysteries and Irish settings will find this installment a satisfying read, with enough twists and turns to keep them entertained. I look forward to seeing how the Flannerys' adventures unfold in the next installment.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

Another Irish Village mystery brews up Murder in an Irish Chipper. Garda Siobhan and her new husband garda Macdara Fkannery are honeymooning in a seaside Irish village when they stumble over the murder of a lady known as Mrs. Chipper. The feisty lady and her ex husband were feuding over fish and chips and he had opened another fish and chip shop across the road. Lots of false clues and suspects but the garda couple figure out the real murderer in the mix of village jealousies and misfeasance. Read and enjoy.

2nd book I’ve read in this series.
Love the characters and the family dynamics. Now married, Siobhan and Macdara find themselves on a family honeymoon and walking into the case of another murder. The local fish n chip shop owner is found dead and foul play is quite obvious. There’s a handful of suspects in this small seaside village that need to be sorted out. The famiy makes the best of their vacation but even they can’t escape finger pointing and suspicion. Love keeping up with the family and by the end of this, a few have life changing decisions with plenty of hope for the future. Overlapping of suspects and motives to kill left me guessing till the end. Action packed with characters I care about and will keep me returning to see what they get into next.

Thank you netgalley and #KensingtonCozie for the eArc of Murder at an Irish Chipper in exchange for an honest review. You have me hooked on this series and made me a fan of Carlene O'Connor.

If you enjoy the stories of the O'Sullivan family, you won't be disappointed in this tenth installment. Siobhan and Macdara spend their honeymoon solving another murder.

This is my favorite series! I'm absolutely obsessed! I never want her to be done writing them!! 5 stars!

Yet another fantastic book in one of my all time favorite cozy mystery series! Reading this book was like visiting with old friends.

Siobhan, MacDara and the O’Sullivan siblings go on vacation to the seashore. It sounds like a lovely idea, and it would have been only there was a murder the morning of their arrival.
Siobhan can’t help but get involved. It’s a tricky case. Even when we get to a point of solution I wondered if what I thought was really true.
The seashore in Ireland sounds lovely. The interactions amongst the family are part of the fun.
I think this book could be read as a stand-alone since it’s set in a different place than usual, so more background and world building occurred.
I enjoyed reading this book. If you like Ireland, the seashore and fresh fish and chips, I think you’ll like it too.
Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Cozies for the opportunity to read Murder at an Irish Chipper.

The tenth in the Irish VillageMystery series is filled with the humor, charm, and tenacious investigative curiosity that makes this series such fun.. greeted with a murder at the local Chipper, how can Siobhan resist trying to solve the case - despite the local Garda's plans to keep the investigation to themselves?

I did not see that ending coming!

It was a bittersweet ending, on the one hand, happy for James and Graine, on the other hand, sad about the circumstances that created their happy ending.
The O'Sullivan six are growing up quickly; I don't know what Siobhan will do when they all follow their own paths and leave the nest. Guess we will have to wait and see.

As always, looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.

Siobhán and siblings are keeping us entertained ones more.
A bit different than the earlier books, Siobhán is taking a vacation with her husband and siblings while waiting for necessary permits to open their restaurant. What could be better than spending time at the seaside? Of course they did not count on a murder. No shortage of suspects that you will think have done it but then the end might still surprise you. Like all books in this series, they are fun to read.

You can take Siobhan out of the Irish village, but you can't take the garda out of Siobhan. On her "honeymoon", accompanied by MacDara and of course, all her siblings, she quickly stumbles upon a suspicious death, and can't resist getting involved. The seaside village they are vacationing in is charming, but of course, being a mystery, it's also filled with secrets and connections within the community. This was a fun change of pace in the series.

This is my favorite in the series so far. I said this about the last one but it has since been replaced. I have really enjoyed all the books in this series as there is a lot of growth in the characters as the series goes on. It’s not just Siobhan and Macdara, but her siblings as well, continue to grow and have lives of their own. The mystery in this one was very well-paced and I enjoyed following along as Siobhan investigated while being on vacation. The ending was surprising and I can’t wait to see how this series evolves in the next one.

This is book 10 in the Irish Village Mystery series, and while I haven’t read them all I have read and enjoyed several. I think this author has a great voice and writes good mysteries. I love the Irish setting and this book followed that with a great seaside “vacation.” Our main protagonist, Siobhan, has no skill with how to vacation so when she, her husband, and the rest of her family take a belated “honeymoon” to taste some fish and chips they had heard about she tries. But of course on the first day she stumbles into a murder and can’t help but offer her assistance. Being asked to back off doesn’t deter her from asking questions and learning more about this small town and murder, but when a second murder happens that compromises the lead investigator she and her husband are officially on the case. The mystery was good and the red herrings were believable. Definitely a fun working holiday to Ireland that I recommend whether you’ve read the whole series or as a standalone.

This is a well-crafted mystery. The pacing was perfect with the plot twists coming at just the right times. There were enough suspects to make figuring out the identity of the murderer a challenge, but enough clues and red herrings to make it possible for readers to solve it.

The characters were wonderful. I especially enjoyed the relationship between Siobhán and her siblings. This was my first book in the series, so I was nervous about having to remember who each of the siblings was, but they have such distinct personalities that it wasn’t a problem.

Siobhán is a great protagonist. She’s clever and funny and great at her job. She and Macdara are a wonderful crime fighting duo. They balance each other well.

This book is the tenth in the Irish Village Mystery Series. I had no problem catching on to the characters, and I will definitely be reading more in the series now.

I received a free eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adore the O'Sullivan/Flannery family and all of their exploits. Delightfully for me the stories keep getting better and better as the series progresses. 'Murder at an Irish Chipper' takes place on Siobhan and Dara's belated honeymoon that the entire family accompanies them on. The mystery is expertly crafted and full of twists and turns. I loved everything about this book, but most especially the love and loyalty of family that is an hallmark of this series. I can't recommend it highly enough.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

EXCERPT: He was late. You absolutely could not count on anyone these days, especially husbands and repairmen. Forty years of marriage and Corman leaves her with the same dingy chipper, only to open a brand-new one across the street. Brand New! The nerve.

ABOUT 'MURDER AT AN IRISH CHIPPER': Siobhán’s brother Eoin’s new family restaurant, The O’Sullivan Six, is so close to opening—but waiting on the necessary permits plus the heat of July in the village of Kilbane in County Cork is driving everyone a bit mad. Macdara Flannery comes to the rescue with a plan—take a holiday by the sea and stuff themselves with fish and chips to support the struggling business of the aptly named Mrs. Chipper.

But when they arrive, a crowd is gathered in front of the closed chipper - a local fisherman with a fresh cod delivery, a food critic, Mrs. Chipper’s ex-husband who’s opening a competing fish and chips shop directly across the street, and a repairman to fix the vent for the deep fryer. With Siobhán and Macdara as witnesses, a local handyman gets the locked door open, only to find the proprietor lying dead and covered in flour at the base of a ladder, its rungs coated in slippery fat. Clearly this was not an accidental tragedy . . .

Even as the local garda take over the murder investigation, Siobhán and Macdara can’t help themselves from placing their long-delayed honeymoon on hold—at least until they can help apprehend an elusive killer.

MY THOUGHTS: Only Siobhan O'Sullivan would take her whole family on honeymoon with her! The seaside town of Lahinch has no idea what is in store for it, starting, of course, with a murder. A locked room (or should that be chipper?) murder.

Vera (Mrs Chips) could be the subject of a country and western ballad except for the fact that she doesn't have a truck or a trusty dog. But her husband has done her wrong with her now ex-best friend and feelings are running deep in the town about how she has been treated. But wait! It's Vera who has been murdered, not her cheating husband or ex-best friend. Why?

There's a lot of strange and puzzling situations in this episode of the Irish Village Mysteries and I was kept wondering until the very last page. There is a serious attempt on Siobhan's life, a will changed at the last moment, the O'Sullivan family dog goes missing, and some decidedly shady goings on in Lahinch.

By the end of the book, there's a change in circumstance for some members of the family who won't be going home with the rest of the O'Sullivan-Flannery clan, and I can't help but wonder what this is going to mean for future books.

Entertaining and amusing, as always.

⭐⭐⭐⭐.2

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THE AUTHOR: An admitted wanderer, Carlene spends as much time in Ireland as possible while currently residing in California and Chicago.

DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Kensington Books, Kensington cosies, via NetGalley for providing a digital ARC of Murder at an Irish Chipper by Carlene O'Connor for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.

The O’Sullivans never fail to entertain as they get caught up in murder investigations and family fracas. I enjoyed the change of scenery as the family traveled to Lahinch for a bit of seaside unwinding. While most of us would leave our siblings at home for our honeymoons, it’s a good thing Siobhan and MacDara are joined by all five of her siblings on their much belated trip away. Not only does the bunch serve to help unweave the locals' secrets and lies, but I liked how O’Connor uses this outing to move each character further toward their separate identities and adult lives while strengthening the family bonds. I did miss the local environs and folks, but lots of new suspects and new settings provided opportunities to explore more of Ireland from my comfy chair.

Thank you to Kensington Books, Kensington Cozies and Netgalley for early access to another great read by Carlene O’Connor.

Murder at an Irish Chipper is book #10 in the Irish Village Mystery series by Carlene O'Connor.

This series doesn’t need to be read from the start, but doing so lets you see how the characters have developed over time, which I enjoy. I also like it when characters are taken out of their normal location to a new setting because it allows the characters to interact with new ones. Siobhan and Macdara not only take the family on their belated honeymoon, they get involved in a murder investigation. I really enjoyed their investigation and it kept me guessing until the end!

Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.