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Author: Jack Talbot Publisher: Jack Talbot ISBN: 1399905848 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 619
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A crime thriller with a deep psychological twist. When family man and local hurler Jim Rourke goes missing in Oldcastle, a troubling call placed by his wife sends Sergeant Britney Kent delving into his strange disappearance. Initially the incident is dismissed as trivial by her colleagues but when another man is found murdered at a local hurling field Britney is convinced there is a connection. When this killing is closely followed by the murder of a high-profile sports correspondent Britney finds herself on the trail of the sadistic killer known only as ‘The Courier’. With victim’s piling up it seems her only clues are the body parts he removes and delivers to future targets as a stark warning. However, as Britney digs deeper her superiors soon make it clear her interference in the investigation is unwelcome. With her life threatened, deep suspicion of corruption and criminal connections come to light, and Britney finds herself wondering who she can trust. Is the killer really one of her own? Only by unravelling the connection between the hurler, the criminal underworld and corruption at the highest levels, will the killer be revealed. But all is not what it seems, and for the grand finale, the killer plans one more execution as a parting and lasting legacy. With time running out can Britney save this not latest victim. And in doing so save her career.
Author: Jack Talbot Publisher: Jack Talbot ISBN: 1399905848 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 619
Book Description
A crime thriller with a deep psychological twist. When family man and local hurler Jim Rourke goes missing in Oldcastle, a troubling call placed by his wife sends Sergeant Britney Kent delving into his strange disappearance. Initially the incident is dismissed as trivial by her colleagues but when another man is found murdered at a local hurling field Britney is convinced there is a connection. When this killing is closely followed by the murder of a high-profile sports correspondent Britney finds herself on the trail of the sadistic killer known only as ‘The Courier’. With victim’s piling up it seems her only clues are the body parts he removes and delivers to future targets as a stark warning. However, as Britney digs deeper her superiors soon make it clear her interference in the investigation is unwelcome. With her life threatened, deep suspicion of corruption and criminal connections come to light, and Britney finds herself wondering who she can trust. Is the killer really one of her own? Only by unravelling the connection between the hurler, the criminal underworld and corruption at the highest levels, will the killer be revealed. But all is not what it seems, and for the grand finale, the killer plans one more execution as a parting and lasting legacy. With time running out can Britney save this not latest victim. And in doing so save her career.
Author: Paul Rouse Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 1844884406 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 320
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In 1882, a letter was published in the Irish Times, lamenting the decline of hurling. The game was now played only in a few isolated rural pockets, and according to no fixed set of rules. It would have been absurd to imagine that, within five years, an all-Ireland hurling championship would be underway, under the auspices of a powerful national organization. The Hurlers is a superbly readable account of that dramatic turn of events, of the colourful men who made it happen, and of the political intrigues and violent rows that marked the early years of the GAA. From the very start, republican and ecclesiastical interests jockeyed for control, along with a small core of enthusiasts who were just in it for the sport. In this authoritative and seriously entertaning book, Paul Rouse shows how sport, culture and politics swirled together in a heady, often chaotic mix. 'Fascinating ... a brilliantly researched book on hurling in the early years of the GAA' Martin Breheny, Irish Independent
Author: Clair Bee Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433676583 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 201
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Home for the summer, college athlete Chip Hilton hopes to occupy the restless and destructive young people of the town by involving them in a sports program, with an emphasis on baseball.
Author: Robert Raczka Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ISBN: 0761360158 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 44
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It had been only twenty-four hours since Mighty Casey struck out, plunging fans of the Mudville team into gloom and despair. But a new game day dawned, and Casey once again proved his might with a homer in the eighth. The Mudville nine took a one-run lead, but in the bottom of the ninth, their hurler walked three straight. Bases loaded and the starting pitcher spent, the Mudville manager was not bullish about his bullpen. With the game on the line, he called for rookie Joy Armstrong to take the mound. Could she bring joy to Mudville again?and prove that a girl can play ball as well as any boy?
Author: Seán Óg Ó hAilpín Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0141972882 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 272
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Sean Og O hAilpin, the iconic hurler of his generation, tells his own story. Sean Og O hAilpin became synonymous with Cork hurling during a period when the Rebel County reached the highest of highs and was regularly gripped by controversy. Making his trademark barnstorming solo runs from left wing-back, Sean Og emerged as the lynchpin of the great group of Cork hurlers that won five Munster titles and three All-Irelands; in 1999 he contested All-Ireland finals in both codes. He was also central in standing up for players' rights against the Cork county board - a source of great controversy and two painful strikes. Now, Sean Og tells his own story in his own words - a story every GAA fan has been waiting to read. Full of frank insights, Sean Og's autobiography is not just an essential sporting story; it is an essential Irish story. 'A captivating tale of family, identity and belonging' Sunday Business Post 'Hugely enjoyable' Evening Echo 'A compelling, honest read that draws blood along the way ... a tale so rich that the wonder never leaves' Irish Daily Mail 'Riveting' Irish Daily Star 'Excellent ... a really enjoyable read' Christy O'Connor, Evening Echo 'This is Sean Og as he really is. Essential reading' Irish Examiner 'Sean Og's autobiography is a fine read. What an extraordinary figure he is' Sonia O'Sullivan
Author: Clair Bee Publisher: Turtleback ISBN: 9780613910002 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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When Valley Falls is plagued with young vandals and a few violent incidents, Doc Jones and the mayor ask Chip for help. His solution: a summer sports program that should inspire youth to do something worthwhile for the town in which they live.
Author: Tadhg Coakley Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd ISBN: 1781175683 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 199
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'The First Sunday in September really is quite an achievement. The stories are vibrant and authentic, brimming with intensity and desire. I enjoyed it immensely.' – Donal Ryan 'Inventive and compelling, this lifts off the page. A visceral sports novel, and yet so tender.' – Danny Denton 'Imagine Raymond Carver meets Donal Ryan and you have Tadhg Coakley's novel. His writing is taut and vivid, his voice compelling and compassionate.' – Mary Morrissy 'The First Sunday in September takes us into the hearts and minds of a medley of characters who sometimes win but often lose, and whose experiences of life ring true.' – Madeleine D'Arcy It's All-Ireland Hurling Final Day. A hungover Clareman with gambling debts travels up to Dublin for the match, secretly hoping his county will lose. An Englishwoman attends the final with her partner, wondering when to tell him that she's pregnant. A long-retired player watches the match from the stands, his gaze repeatedly falling on the Cork captain, whom he and his wife gave up for adoption years earlier. Clare's star forward struggles under the weight of expectation. Cork's talisman waits for the sliothar to fall from the sky, aware that his destiny is already set. Technically daring and with an unforgettable cast of characters, The First Sunday in September announces an exciting new voice in Irish fiction. A mix of Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge and Chad Harbach's The Art of Fielding.
Author: Rachel Vincent Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1426837631 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 281
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She doesn't see dead people, but… She senses when someone near her is about to die. And when that happens, a force beyond her control compels her to scream bloody murder. Literally. Kaylee just wants to enjoy having caught the attention of the hottest guy in school. But a normal date is hard to come by when Nash seems to know more about her need to scream than she does. And when classmates start dropping dead for no apparent reason, only Kaylee knows who'll be next…
Author: Jack Talbot
Author: Jack Talbot
Author: Paul Rouse
Author: Clair Bee
Author: Robert Raczka
Author: Paddy Stapleton
Author: Clair Bee
Author: Seán Óg Ó hAilpín
Author: Clair Bee
Author: Tadhg Coakley
Author: Rachel Vincent