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The Fourth Victim: A Detective Murder Mystery Thriller (The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Brian O'Hare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (50)

"Thrilling and intriguing, all the way to the end." ★★★★★

A child buried alive. Three lawyers beaten to death. A judge murdered in his own home.

DCI Jim Sheehan and Belfast’s Serious Crimes Unit are called to investigate the brutal killings of three solicitors. Each victim’s shady dealings leave a long list of suspects — but one stands out.

Evidence points squarely to a grieving mother who believes the lawyers were responsible for her nine-year-old daughter’s death. The team is convinced she’s their killer. Sheehan isn’t so sure.

When a fourth body drops, he’s forced to re-examine the case from the ground up. Is the evidence as solid as it seems, or is someone orchestrating the murders from the shadows?

As Sheehan’s enquiries edge closer to the truth, a hidden adversary grows more dangerous. If Sheehan clears the wrong suspect, the killer will strike again — and this time, the fallout could be explosive.


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★★★★★ "A dramatic and thrilling tale."
★★★★★ "A grand world of intrigue, investigation, and intelligence."
★★★★★ "This story is absolutely chilling, and you never know what's going to happen next."
★★★★★ "Brian O'Hare writes another exciting mystery that will keep the reader guessing until the end."
★★★★★ "Gripping Mystery Thriller."
★★★★★ "So well written that I could not put it down."

★★★★★ "Filled with thrills, mystery, darkness, complex characters and an ending you definitely do not expect, this is one of the best murder novels I have ever read." -- Online Book Club

★★★★★ This suspenseful crime novel had me biting my nails, and was read in one sitting Brian O'Hare is definitely an author I will be reading more of. If you are fans of the likes of James Patterson and Richard Montanari, then you will love O'Hare." -- George Elliott
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Cold Case Gets Heated [Julie Sara Porter, Bookworm Reviews ]

Five Stars

In Belfast, if you want a murder, new or old, to be solved, then you call Inspector Jim Sheehan and his team. In The Fourth Victim, the seventh book in the Belfast Murder Mystery Series, they do both because their investigations on a current murder case takes them to an old one.

In this volume, Sheehan and his partner, Detective Sergeant Denise Stewart, are called into investigate the murder of Seamus Higgins, MLA who was beaten to death in his apartment. He has a very colorful past as part of the New IRA, and may have been targeted by them or members of other terrorist or paramilitary groups. Besides that, the team discovers that 14 years ago, he was involved in an unsolved murder concerning four wayward law students, a little girl, a grieving mother/attorney, and an errant vehicle.

This volume covers two specific murder cases, the current one and the one from 14 years ago. The investigation into Higgin's death is efficiently handled especially when there are similar murders suggesting a pattern. There are some red herrings that are slightly hampered by a flashback occurring too early in the text for the Reader, but they provide some interesting leads for the investigators to uncover.

Unlike many of the other books in The Belfast Murder Mystery Series, this one doesn't get too involved with the personal lives of the investigation team themselves. The only subplot is Malachy McBride, one of the detectives, becoming a bit too friendly with a person of interest. It is charming but not overpowering, leaving the mystery to do most of the heavy lifting.

In fact, the strongest characterization occurs during the murder from 14 years ago. It's very reminiscent of movies like I Know What You Did Last Summer in which an early murder occurred, was never solved, and a grief stricken loved one takes it upon themselves to do what the law couldn't and execute vigilante justice even if it takes years to get it done.

The flashbacks contain a fascinating story that is the highlight of this volume. From the callous wayward self-serving youths who caused this tragedy to the family who found their motivation to fight against it either by latching onto a cause, trying to move forward with their lives, or seeking blood for blood, it is a strong look on the effect that murder has on the people involved.

The Fourth Victim reminds us that sometimes time can change the way that we see an investigation and what we thought then may not be the same now. That often a case is never really cold. It just takes a bit longer to heat up.

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About Brian O'Hare, MA, Ph.D

Brian O'Hare's early writing was academic but when he decided to write fiction, his success surprised him. His books have won several awards and his first mystery novel, Angel of Death, led to the award-winning Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series. There are eight books in the series with a ninth on the way.

Before retirement he was Assistant Director of the Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland. Married, with three children, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, he now writes full-time. For many years he and his wife enjoyed travelling, especially in France. He also enjoys reading, chess and plays golf twice a week.

Reviewers say that O'Hare writes with a keen eye for detail with his tales evolving at a surprisingly fast pace, that he leans towards the human side of his characters,that he imbues them with a real-world presence that is in turn witty and passionate. If you are interested in discovering whether or not there is any truth to these judgements, the novels are available on Amazon, sometimes at a reduced rate.

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  • Amy's Bookshelf Reviews & Podcast
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brian O'Hare writes a dramatic and thrilling tale with The Fourth Victim
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
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    In The Fourth Victim, the reader is brought back into the life of Inspector Sheehan, and his Series Crimes Unit. So, far three victims, and the connection is there, but it's when a fourth victim is thrown into the mix that things get really interesting, and aren't as they seem, to the reader and to Sheehan. As always, Brian O'Hare builds a grand world of intrigue, investigation, and intelligence to whatever case drops on their lap. The Fourth Victim is part of The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series, and this is volume seven. I am a big fan of Brian O'Hare and read whatever this author writes. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. This is a story, like the other ones in the series, written in a way that shows the story, detailing what is important, and also portrayed as very realistic. Brian O'Hare not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. This story is absolutely chilling, and you never know what's going to happen next. Totally unpredictable, with great characters, with flaws, and perfections. Things really start to unfold when more suspects and deaths start piling up. The Fourth Victim is both thrilling and intriguing, all the way to the end. The Fourth Victim is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book also write a review.
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  • Ruth A. Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars great books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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    I have read the first 7 books in this series and can’t wait for the 8th. It’s rare that I read a book and have a real hard time figuring out what’s going on, but these books do that. They are intense. I love the characters. I really recommend all of these books.
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  • VEdwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Sheehan Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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    Inspector Sheehan does it again. With a new series of murders to solve, the Serious Crimes Unit works as a team to follow the clues to uncover the truth. Brian O'Hare writes another exciting mystery that will keep the reader guessing until the end.
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  • OlgaNM
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great police procedural with victims and suspects galore
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    I have read and enjoyed all of Inspector Sheehan Mysteries, a series of police procedural novels set in Northern Ireland, which follow a team of detectives working at Belfast’s Serious Crime Unit. And, what a team they are. I’ve always loved how this series shows a team of individuals with different talents, attitudes, characters, of various ages, and genders, at different points in their careers. Despite all that, they are a team, and as we read the novels, we get to learn more about them and appreciate how they have evolved and become better for it. This is not a novel where everyone is out to stab everybody in the back, where nobody can trust anybody else, and where corruption and conspiracy abound within the police force. Not that the characters are perfect, but they try to do their jobs to the best of their abilities, and they work together to get a result.
    That doesn’t mean somebody who hasn’t read the rest of the novels cannot enjoy this one. Each novel deals with a different case, which is completely solved within its pages, and there is more than enough information about each member of the team to understand their motivations and get a good idea of their role and how they relate to each other. The author also includes a list of Acronyms of the Police Service in Northern Ireland, to make it easier for readers to identify the different roles and understand how the police force is organised in that part of the United Kingdom, and, in this case, it also includes a Foreword that briefly summarises some of political issues in Northern Ireland and a glossary of the acronyms of some of the organisations involved in the “Troubles”, so that the references to some of those groups in the novel don’t confuse. But, although I want to avoid spoilers, let me clarify that this is a novel dealing with four victims, four murders, as the title indicates, and not one centred in Northern Ireland’s politics per se.
    The story is told in the third person, from different points of view (not only Sheehan and his team but also other characters who play some part in the story, although we don’t always know how they relate to the cases the team are investigating), and although the investigation of the murders takes place in the present of the story, we are also taken back in time to a series of events that happened within the fourteen years previous to that moment. Those events are interesting in their own right, and it is impossible to read them without wondering how they relate to the crimes committed in the present, and the author is excellent at planting suspicion, seeds of doubt, red herrings, and making us think we know a lot more than we actually do. We get some background information ahead of the members of the team, but we need to keep our wits about us and not jump to conclusions, because there are twists and surprises aplenty, and, as Sheehan often says, we have to pay attention to the small details.
    The story is a page-turner, intriguing, fascinating, full of shady characters whom many people would be happy to see meet their just deserts, and there is enough police procedural detail and action to keep readers hooked and entertained. The unique setting, the relationship between the characters, the touches of humour, the solid psychological insights into the minds of victims and suspects, and some questions of ethics and morals raise the novel to the top of the genre, and I recommend it together with the rest of the books in the series. I am always happy to revisit the team, and I always feel as if I am with a group of dear friends whose adventures I’m always eager to read about.
    I wanted to add a warning: the crimes are violent, and some moments can trigger readers, as tends to be the case with this genre of novels. I also wanted to add that the last 6% of the novel (in e-book format) shares a teaser, the beginning of the 8th novel in the series, and a short section about the author. I am happy to say I already have the 8th novel waiting on my list, and I know it won’t be too long before I visit Sheehan’s team again.
    I received an ARC copy of this book, which I freely chose to review.
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  • Mrs S-L Nandadasa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Mystery Thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2025
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    I got The Fourth Victim a couple of weeks ago but I wasn't able to get to it until a couple of days ago.
    It was well worth the wait.

    O'Hare has stayed true to form throughout this entire series with his storytelling and talent, and The
    Fourth Victim is another fantastic, exemplary high stakes police procedural with a twist. The plot is
    emotional and gut-wrenching, dealing a mother’s urge for vengeance and several murders in which
    she appears to be the primary suspect. But this is Brian O’Hare and in his books nothing is ever
    straightforward.

    Brian O’Hare is a richly experienced writer. He is perfectly oriented in the crime fiction genre and
    knows how to attract the reader’s attention. One of his unique characteristics is the number of
    storylines he employs, as there is always more than one. O’Hare makes his readers experience
    several moments of revelation throughout the book but constantly leaves them second-guessing as
    he introduces yet another twist.

    O’Hare’s writing style was so easy to read and the plot was so gripping that I found myself reading
    long into the early hours of the morning. Having read all of the previous books featuring Chief
    Inspector Sheehan, it was great to have the chance to meet the same characters with another case
    to be solved. I have always enjoyed this author’s crime thrillers, but there was an emotional element
    to this one that really had a profound effect on me. Maybe it is because I, too, am a mother.

    Overall, The Fourth Victim is another outstanding mystery. Unlike many inferior mystery writers,
    O’Hare doesn’t just write the same story over and over. Each new book deals with themes and issues
    that are entirely different from all of his other books. So, without a formula to know where O’Hare is
    taking his characters next, I’ll just have to wait for the next instalment in the series. If you are not
    waiting as I am, then you should use the time to read the earlier novels. I have no doubt you will
    become as hooked on the series as I am.
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