A Man With One of Those Faces
Book description
The first time somebody tried to kill him was an accident.
The second time was deliberate.
Now Paul Mulchrone finds himself on the run with nobody to turn to except a nurse who has read one-too-many crime novels and a renegade copper with a penchant for violence. Together they must…
Why read it?
1 author picked A Man With One of Those Faces as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It’s funny as hell in an offbeat, original way.
McDonnell is Irish—a well-known comedian—as are his characters, which adds to my enjoyment. The language and attitudes of working-class Dubliners are fascinating. The book is a cross between a thriller and a mystery, with four books in the series.
Once again, I know from experience how hard it is to mix humor and suspense. I think I manage it fairly well, leaning toward the suspense end of things. McDonnell relies heavily on humor—laugh-out-loud humor. I love that.
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