Angels in the Moonlight (The Dublin Trilogy Book 3) Kindle Edition

If you look at his other books you are about to see that I'm about to place eight reviews in a row copied and pasted, with maybe a few tweaks per book, because I've read through eight of these in the span of six weeks! I don't remember if I ever reviewed a book before (much less a series), but I am enjoying Caimh McDonnell's writings so much that I feel the need to just add some 5-star reviews on each of the books I've read. I've even started buying signed copies of many of his books from his website after having read all of these on Kindle. So I haven't read much recently, and I don't even remember how I came across this first book to even start, but once I did I just wanted to keep going non-stop! I have really enjoyed each book immensely. I just love the characters and the humor throughout the whole series. I'm one of those people that usually fall asleep while reading, but not with these. I can (and have) read these books for hours on end. I can't recommend these enough for anyone. Just really that enjoyable. This is the third book of the series as it was written, but since it's one of many prequels, it is the first book chronologically. This one is my favorite of the eight books I have read so far. They are all great and I'm giving the whole series that I read so far a five-star review, but to me this one just stands out. I guess I want to say it is more poignant than the others as it dives deeper into the main character on an emotional level while still maintaining the author's trademark humor throughout a fairly dark crime thriller. This is one I will definitely go back to read again once I have finished the three main series with these characters.

Book three of the four part Dublin Trilogy is actually an insert acting as a prequel going back 18 years to a formative period in several of the Trilogy's major characters' lives. Front and center is Bunny McGarry who came across as a hardened sleeze ball in A Man With One of Those Faces, the opening entry in the Dublin Trilogy. Profane, obese, unwashed, and a violent rogue cop, he was no one a normal person would seem to want to have in their lives. Going into more depth, entry two, The Day That Never Comes softened his image considerably with tales of the many people Bunny has aided in his speckled career. Angels in the Moonlight continues that bent by introducing us to a younger and far more innocent McGarry. Along the way in his trial by fire he/we will meet bent cops, a kid he saved in a fire years ago now making his play to be Dublin's drug kingpin, a runaway jazz singer who captures his heart, rogue nuns with an agenda as well as a killer for hire FBI agent and a cop friend who will test his loyalty to the limits. If he survives he will not come out untouched by the flame. My only caveat was the video game/Hollywood action hero antics near the end that snapped the believability of the story up to that point. Superior world building, fetching characters, fast moving plot line and a few surprisingly tender moments highlight this entry into my greater European crime drama series of choice.Note: to complete the back story to the Dublin saga I recommend the free download of How To Send A Message at Caimh McDonnell's website: whitehairedirishman.com Amazon does not allow outside links so you will have to type it in by hand. A collection of various short stories, the back story on the rogue nuns caught my fancy as did several of the other shorts included. Freebies tend to be garbage where this writing was the equal to his longer work.

My first exposure to author Caimh McDonnell was his novel A Man With One of Those Faces, book one in the Dublin Trilogy. I was in the mood for a good crime novel, so I checked the reviews and it looked worth a go--and it was! I have now read everything by McDonnell that I've been able to get my hands on and am ready for more.Angels in the Moonlight, a prequel to the Dublin Trilogy, is a revealing introduction to the younger Bunny McGarry. The novel provides important background and character development of Bunny as well as more of the adventures and misadventures of this complicated, colorful Garda detective who is always in the thick of the action and on the verge of disaster.McDonnell’s writing is a joy to read. His main characters are tremendously engaging: flawed but decidedly human, well-developed, and memorable; and his minor characters are effectively drawn as well. His plots are wickedly clever, and the humor, while delightful, never steps on the serious elements of the story. The writing is consistently strong and gripping, revealing McDonnell’s gift for storytelling and word mastery as well as enthusiastic entertaining. It is clear that he enjoys writing his stories as much as the reader does reading them. I particularly liked his use of Irish terms and slang (which, being American, I sometimes had to look up). It never interfered with the flow of the story; in fact, every time, the word or phrase in question not only fit perfectly, it also effectively contributed to the flow and flavor of the writing. I am now eagerly waiting to discover where McDonnell will take Bunny McGarry and his readers next. Five stars!

That series gets better and better after each book! Funny and witty (you're not going to laugh your ass out, but you will have a lot of smiles), and a bunch of atypical and originals characters. So well written that even the obnoxious Bunny McGarry become more than likeable under the “plume” of the author. And that's a real “coup de maître”! And, bonus, the cool endings with the multiple epilogues and the covers are all beautiful! Loved it!

Acción, giros continuos y pinceladas de humor. Me ha gustado mucho. Leeré más de este autor.

When I started the series I found it a bit hard going, and in fact almost gave up. I am very glad I didn't! The characters are a delight, in all their variety, and the plot similarly entertaining. Having now read three of the trilogy, I am looking forward immensely to the other four!

I have taken a hell lot of time finding the right words to justify my warring feelings for Angels in the Moonlight by Caimh McDonnell.Angels in the Moonlight burrowed into my soul because it was centered on Bunny McGarry.If you know people who'd scare you to death with one stare but will love you like their very own, then Bunny McGarry IS THE MAN. I'm still struggling to word out the exact feelings I have developed for Bunny. He is just...Bunny. You'll know what I mean if you just buy the book, read it and get to know this man for who he is.You are going to fall off laughing with the dialogues, narratives and excellent-timed sequences. They're just going to make you giddy as a a child high on sugar. I laughed like a maniac in public and am not embarrassed one bit.In a signature Caimh McDonnell style, this book will take you on a ride. I shall not give away any spoilers here. But, you'll get to see a side of Bunny McGarry like you've never seen before.Caimh's writing is as if you've tasted blood and are not willing to settle for anything less. With sharp and witty dialogues to intriguing plots, sub-plots and exceptionally colorful characters, you are bound to finish his books in one sitting. Also, I love the fact that he presents dark humor so beautifully. No everyone will appreciate what this writer has to offer, but give him a chance and you shall not be disappointed.I.AM.FINISHED.

Angels in the Moonlight is the first book by Caimh that I have read. Enjoyed every minute of it! had to re-read bits to doubly savour the pleasure of the language, swearing and home-made idioms. I particularly appreciated the teaser at the end to get the Sister Gonna Work it novella. Read it, loved it and prompted me to purchase the Dublin Trilogy books . Can't wait to watch the movies and would love to see Brendan Gleeson playing Bunny.