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A compulsive new crime thriller set in the fiercely competitive, cutthroat world of research and academia, where the brightest minds will stop at nothing to succeed
When Dr. Emma Sweeney stumbles across the victim of a hit-and-run outside Galway University early one morning, she calls her boyfriend, Detective Cormac Reilly, bringing him first to the scene of a murder that would otherwise never have been assigned to him.
The dead girl is carrying an ID that will put this crime at the center of a scandal—her card identifies her as Carline Darcy, heir apparent to Darcy Therapeutics, Ireland’s most successful pharmaceutical company. Darcy Therapeutics has a finger in every pie, from sponsoring university research facilities to funding political parties to philanthropy—it has even funded Emma’s own groundbreaking research.
As the murder investigation twists in unexpected ways and Cormac’s running of the case comes under scrutiny from the department and his colleagues, he is forced to question himself and the beliefs that he has long held as truths. Who really is Emma? And who is Carline Darcy?
A gripping and atmospheric follow-up to The Ruin, The Scholar is perfect for fans of Tana French and Flynn Berry.
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“The perfectly cast narrator Aoife McMahon is also back for a repeat performance. Everthing about this series is smart, yet more entertaining than challenging, making for a super satisfying listening experience.”
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“A superbly paced, engaging read.”
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“A truly fine police procedural.”
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“McMahon’s soft, melodic Irish accent complements McTiernan’s prose. She is equally adept at instilling critical moments with the appropriate intensity, making this thriller a joy to listen to.”
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“Strong characters, sharp psychological insights, and carefully paced plotting.”
— Seattle Times -
“Shades of Ross Macdonald…A complex, densely plotted murder investigation.”
— Irish Times -
“Aoife McMahon’s skilled narration makes for a gripping listening experience. Fans of Jane Casey and Tana French will devour this twisty procedural.”
— Library Journal (audio review) -
“McTiernan’s cautionary tale about money, prestige, and the secretive world of pharmaceutical research will resonate with many.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The competition rife in academia is a major theme of this delightful and unexpected tale.”
— Library Journal
Awards
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Shortlisted for the Davitt Award for Best Crime Novel
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An Audible Pick of Listeners' Favorites of the Month
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Shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction
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A Better Homes & Gardens Pick of Best Books of the Month
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About Dervla McTiernan
International no.1 bestseller Dervla McTiernan’s first two novels, The Rúin and The Scholar, were critically acclaimed around the world. Dervla has won multiple prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award, Davitt Awards, a Barry Award, and an International Thriller Writers Award, and has been shortlisted for numerous others. Dervla’s third book, The Good Turn, went straight to no.1 in the bestseller charts, confirming her place as one of Australia’s best and most popular crime writers.
About Aoife McMahon
Aoife McMahon, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an Irish actress with extensive experience in theater and television. She won the 2002 Best Actress Gemini Award for Random Passage opposite Colm Meaney. She has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Old Vic and has toured the United Kingdom with Goodnight Mister Tom.