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ALL THE OLD CLOCKS: A KILCRAVEN MYSTERY
Author(s): R.P. O'Donnell (Author)
- Publisher: New Island Books
- Publication Date: 24 April 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 312 pages
- ISBN-10: 1835940110
- ISBN-13: 9781835940112
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Set in 1988 and told from multiple points of view, the dark story moves swiftly, unveiling long-held family secrets as the case unfolds.” —Booklist
“O’Donnell’s debut is so atmospheric in its background and poetic in its language . . . As coolly bracing as an Irish spring.” —Kirkus
“Original, cleverly crafted, and a cozy mystery lover’s delight.” —Midwest Book Review
“O’Donnell writes with a loveliness that’s both sturdy and delicate . . . a spectacular debut.” —Deadly Pleasures
“Smartly crafted . . . uniquely compelling…first rate, original crime fiction.” —David Rothenberg, WBAI Radio
“A good debut novel from author O’Donnell, that keeps you engaged throughout.” —Red Carpet Crash
About the Author
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