Böcker av Faith Wood

As candles flickered, she pulled out a small stool then sat, resting her palms gently on the surface of the smooth wood. Then, again reaching into her robe pocket, she pulled out a small, sepia-colored photograph, resting it against a plain, black urn.With candle flames mirrored in her eyes, Amelia lit the cigar with one of the candles, blowing its thick, acrid smoke at the photo-and, it was then she spoke, her words unintelligible. Chanting her desires, she gently picked up the photograph, raising it to her God.And, there she stayed until it was done . . . Once again, author Faith Wood transports her readers into a world of intrigue and the unexpected. When The Social Hour's Decklin Kilgarry pulls up stakes to embark on a new life in Miami, he never considered changes to his heart. His soul. Even so, as his investigation transforms from something routine and familiar into an undercurrent of darkness and corruption, he digs in, stunned when confronted with a person from his past-one whom he barely knows. Forming an unanticipated allegiance, mysteries unlock one-by-one, revealing an insidious truth. One, when illuminated, reveals a malevolent, treasonous intent-and, murder.

To many, Shannon's was the quintessential Irish pub-a brawl or two wasn't out of the question, especially when interlopers decided to take matters into their own hands. The place where fishermen chose to meet, the fragrance of gutted fish was first to greet those brave enough to open the door. Most important? Tourists weren't particularly welcomed. Keegan checked his watch, questioning whether he made the right decision-tipping a pint with someone he didn't know wasn't his thing, causing him to question ulterior motives. And, when he thought about it, there really wasn't any reason for Smokey to set up a meeting. So, the question became . . .What did he have to gain?Fresh from his latest Washington D.C. case, Detective Decklin Kilgarry knows he needs a change-a different time. A different place. Deciding to visit family in Cobh, Ireland, he places his career on hold-until murders begin to stack up and the livelihood of the village is threatened. Convinced his expertise can bring the killer to justice, there are those less than thrilled when he joins the case, prompting him to go undercover into the seamy side of Irish life.