Catherine Kirwan – författare

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Darkest Truth by Catherine Kirwan, read by Eileen Walsh.Recommended by Graham Norton on The Graham Norton Show_________________________He''ll do anything to protect his secrets. She''ll stop at nothing to expose the truth.It only takes one person to break the silence.When solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick is approached by a man to investigate the death of his daughter, her first instinct is to refuse. The father is grieving, and unable to accept that his daughter committed suicide. And yet something about the man’s story chimes with Finn. Why did a bright, confident, beautiful young girl suddenly drop out of school? Could the answer lie in her relationship with Ireland''s most famous film director?The deeper Finn goes into the case, the more dark, twisted and dangerous the picture becomes.Because these are powerful people she is trying to expose. And they''re willing to do anything to keep the truth hidden._________________________''Just finished Darkest Truth by Catherine Kirwan. It''s brilliant! A heroine flawed but not in the normal whisky-soaked-my-wife-has-left me way - that takes you on an evocative crime journey through the cut-throughs and cobbles of Cork City. A fabulous sleep thief and great read.'' OWEN McDONNELL, Killing Eve''A clever twist on the genre.'' ARAMINTA HALL, author of Our Kind of Cruelty''A gripping, twisting novel of mounting suspense. It couldn''t be more relevant.'' AMY LLOYD, author of The Innocent Wife''A fast-paced and twisty thriller, with a gutsy protagonist you can''t help but root for. It left me breathless.'' CLAIRE ASKEW, author of All The Hidden Truths''The story is told at a propulsive rate, the legal details are persuasive and the dialogue is excellent.'' IRISH TIMES''This is a wonderfully assured debut. While the plot of Darkest Truth may have been suggested by the recent worldwide #MeToo movement, there is little of the ''me too'' in its writing because Kirwan delivers her cracking tale in her own distinctive voice. In Finn Fitzpatrick, she has created an immensely likeable, feisty and individual character, and the supporting cast in this intriguing mystery are equally well drawn.'' IRISH INDEPENDENT''Her quest to expose Gill is dark and twisted, but the believability of the characters is undeniable. Powerful writing’ WOMAN(c) 2019, Catherine Kirwan (P) 2019 Penguin Audio

''A propulsive mystery that feels both fresh and assured'' Catherine Ryan Howard''A clever twisty tale that feels completely authentic, Catherine Kirwan is onto another winner'' Jane Casey''Atmospheric and intriguing with a brilliantly relatable heroine and an explosive, gripping conclusion, nothing in Cruel Deeds is quite as it seems.'' Sam Blake''Thrilling ... a page turning read'' Patricia GibneyA SUCCESSFUL LAWYER IS FOUND MURDERED - WHAT WAS SHE HIDING?Finn Fitzpatrick and Mandy Breslin work at the same law firm but move in very different circles. Mandy is a member of the privileged senior partners'' clique. Finn keeps to herself.When Mandy''s body is found at an abandoned house, everyone at the firm is left reeling - but the partners move fast. If Mandy was involved in something that got her killed, they want to be the first to know.As Finn investigates Mandy''s work, she finds herself drawn deeper into her dead colleague''s life, and soon discovers that Mandy wasn''t the only one with secrets. Will uncovering this web of lies put Finn at risk too? And who can she turn to when she can''t trust anyone?''Pacy, twisty and ingeniously plotted ... a real page-turner'' T.M. Logan''Money and greed, office gossip and secret affairs; twisty and pacy'' Andrea Mara''Pacy, gripping and atmospheric ... a cracking read!'' Andrea Carter

SHE SAID YES TO A DINNER INVITATION. NOW SHE''S A MURDER SUSPECT . . .

''A gripping page-turner'' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD

''Agatha Christie meets John Grisham'' SAM BLAKE

''I couldn''t put it down'' ANDREA MARA

A visit to her old university takes an unexpected turn for solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick when she receives an exclusive invitation. She is far from high profile on the legal scene, so why is she on the guestlist for a select gathering in the College president''s private dining room?

Three days later, a body is discovered on College grounds. And, as the police launch their hunt for the killer, everyone who was at dinner that night falls under suspicion. Including Finn.

Soon, she''s investigating the murder, unearthing the bitter rivalries and hidden agendas lurking beneath the success of her fellow dinner guests. As the mysteries and revelations pile up, Finn finds herself keeping secrets from those around her - but at what cost?

''A perfect "locked-room-whodunnit'' murder mystery that will keep you guessing'' Sunday Independent

''A great read'' PATRICIA GIBNEY

''A pacy whodunnit'' Irish Examiner