This book could be a good read for fans of detective novels who enjoy complex plot twists and political intrigue. The unique setting of Northern Ireland during the Troubles adds an extra layer of tension and danger, while Detective Sean Duffy's stubbornness and personal struggles make him a compelling protagonist. Reviews may highlight the book's blend of history, mystery, and romance, and praise the author's skillful writing and attention to detail.

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• Barry Award for Best Paperback Original (2014)
• Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Longlist (2014)

A Barry Award winner and shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award!A torso in a suitcase looks like an impossible case. But Sean Duffy isn't easily deterred, especially when his floundering love life leaves him in need of distraction. So, with Detective Constables McCrabban and McBride, he goes to work identifying the victim. The torso turns out to be all that's left of an American tourist who once served in the US military. What was he doing in Northern Ireland in the midst of the 1982 Troubles?The trail leads to the doorstep of a beautiful, flame-haired, twenty-something widow, whose husband died at the hands of an IRA assassination team just a few months before. Suddenly, Duffy is caught between his romantic instincts, gross professional misconduct, and powerful men he should know better than to mess with. These include British intelligence, the FBI, and local paramilitary death squads, enough to keep even the savviest detective busy.Duffy's growing sense of self-doubt isn't helping. But, being a legendarily stubborn man, he doesn't let that stop him pursuing the case to its explosive conclusion.

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