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The Devil's Half Mile: A Novel (Justice Flanagan, 1) Hardcover – June 5, 2018

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The Devil's Half Mile by Paddy Hirsch is a riveting historical thriller debut set in 1799 New York City, perfect for the fans of Gangs of New York and the works of Caleb Carr and Erik Larson.

Seven years after a financial crisis nearly toppled America, traders chafe at government regulations, racial tensions are rising, gangs roam the streets and corrupt financiers make back-door deals with politicians... 1799 was a hell of a year.

Thanks to Alexander Hamilton, America has recovered from the panic on the Devil's Half Mile (aka Wall Street), but the young country is still finding its way. When young lawyer Justy Flanagan returns to solve his father's murder, he exposes a massive fraud that has already claimed lives, and one the perpetrators are determined to keep secret at any cost. The body count is rising, and the looming crisis could topple the nation.

"A thriller with strong, multifaceted heroes and villains, [and] tight plotting. I impatiently await the next adventure."―Patrick Taylor, NYT bestselling author of the Irish Country series

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Justice Flanagan
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Forge Books
  5. Publication date
    June 5, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    076539913X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0765399137
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"A superb historical whodunit. ... Effortlessly incorporates the political and economic background of the time."―Publishers Weekly *starred review*

"A thriller with strong, multifaceted heroes and villains, [and] tight plotting. I impatiently await the next adventure."―Patrick Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of the Irish Country series

"Part thriller, part love story and part cautionary tale, this page-turner also carries intimations of the future.... Vivid [and] exciting."―Mary Pat Kelly, Irish America

"A tense, violent and atmospheric crime thriller set in 1799 when the white-collar criminals carried switchblades and human lives were traded like sacks of grain."―Michael Robotham, award-winning author of LIFE OR DEATH

"Fast paced and often violently brutal, this tale should please thriller readers who enjoy a twist of history"―Booklist

"A solid choice for historical fiction buffs and lovers of political plots."―Library Journal

About the Author

Paddy Hirsch has worked in public radio at NPR and Marketplace for ten years. He came to journalism after serving for eight years as an officer in the British Royal Marines, and lives in Los Angeles. While The Devil's Half Mile is his fiction debut, Hirsh has also written Man vs. Markets,a nonfiction book explaining economics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forge Books; First Edition (June 5, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076539913X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0765399137
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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Paddy Hirsch is a journalist, author and ex-marine. He was brought up in Ireland: first in the Republic, and then in the North. As a non-fiction writer, reporter and editor, he specialises in business, finance and economics. As a fiction author, he writes historical crime fiction and contemporary thrillers. He loves police procedurals, military history and pretty much anything noir.

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Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars Tough and gritty historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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This book did not disappoint. Paddy Hirsch delivers a tough and gritty story set in late eighteenth-century New York (one of my favorite periods and one I studied academically), and his detail and characters bring the smells, sounds, and sights of the period to life. His writing style is also pithy yet rich, further illustrating the coarse world the characters live in. I didn’t want it to end, which is exactly why this book was so good. I can’t wait to read the sequel.
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TRexDaddy
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad start
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
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For a book that started out as pure history, this first Justy Flanagan mystery set at the turn of the 19th century in New York is an interesting take on a rough time in post colonial America. The writing shows promise, though Paddy needs to keep working his metaphors and not be so repetitive. Doesn't hurt the story. He could also have ended this book three different times, satisfactorily setting up the next book in the series, but kept plowing through open threads to close them. It will be interesting to see what happens next.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The solid finest
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
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Not a bother on that now I have to say. Sure what else would ya be reading. Passes the time as well as any man could ask for.
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K. Love
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, twisty crime fiction set in Hamilton's NYC
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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I don't tend to gravitate to historical fiction, but I loved this book! Racism, xenophobia, and financial shenanigans... but for the horse drawn carriages, it could have been written today. Among the strongest selling points of The Devil's Half Mile: page turning mystery, fascinating characters, authentic Irish and period colloquialisms, and a twisty plot. The lead character, Justice Flanagan, is very engaging and has the sort of appeal that screams series. The rapport between Justy and his best friend, Lars, is so easy and delightful and I looked forward to their every interaction. Fingers crossed that Paddy Hirsch is as prolific as he is talented. Highly recommend.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A new story about the history of New York
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019
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I enjoyed the story, but thought there would be more stock market history.
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Jeremiah
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the story
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
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A great story with very likable characters. Moving around NYC around 1800 was very interesting. A detective story with some good history. I will read the next book, Hudson Kills.
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john briclhill
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
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Surprisingly good for first book
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Ray Newby
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow...
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
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Slow. Lots of detail though. I guess I don't care for the writing style.
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Ann Newport
5.0 out of 5 stars Devils half mile
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2024
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Thought this book would be interesting it found it hard to get into. Will try again soon
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Mr. J. D. Roach
3.0 out of 5 stars difficult to read and follow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2022
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Found that the author jumped from one instance to another quickly and this was made it dificult to folllow due his use of Irish American jargon. He uses. too many coincidences to make it flow
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Jennifer Gilbertson-Dann
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2023
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David Willis
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good yarn, lightly spiced with a little history
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2018
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I heard Paddy Hirsch on the radio talking about this book and decided to investigate - I'm delighted I did..
It's a great story with interesting characters, some curious nuggets of New York and Irish history, and a good murder mystery at it's heart.
I'd happily recommend it and would read another Just Flanagan story if Hirsch produced one..
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Jo
1.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to follow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2022
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I’d never read anything by this author but purchased the two books on the strength of some of the inner sleeve blurbs. I wasn’t impressed, it was overfilled with what I assume was supposedly street talk of the era, but no one talks in jargon 90% of the time, the entire book was rendered almost unintelligible by it. The second book was no different.
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