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  • Murder of a Runaway: A Detective Murder Mystery Thriller (The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries Book 5)

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Murder of a Runaway: A Detective Murder Mystery Thriller (The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Brian O'HARE (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (31)

"Brilliantly written book that kept me gripped from beginning to end." ★★★★★

Three women chasing dreams. Three lives headed for tragedy.

Lin Hui and Cheung Mingzhu leave Shenzhen, China, on scholarships to study in Belfast. Alina Balauru departs rural Romania for the promise of well-paid work in Northern Ireland.

But when one of them is found dead in the garden of an upscale Belfast home, DCI Jim Sheehan and his Serious Crimes Unit are thrust into their most harrowing case yet.

Their investigation collides with violent Chinese racketeers, brutal human traffickers, and a fiendishly clever killer known only as The Shadow. The trail splits in two impossible directions, each more dangerous than the last.

As Sheehan closes in, he uncovers The Shadow’s method — and his next targets. But the clock is ticking, and every hour brings another young woman closer to death.

Can Sheehan stop a predator who hides in plain sight before more dreams are destroyed?

Murder of a Runaway is Book 5 of the award-winning Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series.

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★★★★★ "The full five stars. This was truly one of the best books I've ever read."
★★★★★ "An elaborate adrenaline maze to trap the reader. One of the best thrillers I have read in recent times."
★★★★★ "A chilling thriller!"
★★★★★ "I couldn't stop reading."
★★★★★ "Kept me glued to the pages as I could not stop reading."
★★★★★ "A must-read.
★★★★★ "Magnetic plot and well-developed characters."
★★★★★ "This book was amazing."
★★★★★ "Yet again another brilliant book from Brian O’Hare."
★★★★★ "Absolutely loved it!!"
★★★★★ "Right from chapter one I was completely hooked."
★★★★★ "Found myself reading long into the early hours of the morning."
★★★★★ "Murder of a Runaway is a perfect thriller, written by an amazing story-teller."

★★★★★ "Thought-provoking, emotional and gut-wrenching. An exceptional crime-thriller and a must-read for any thriller lover." — Eric Praschan, Author of Blind Evil and The Burden of Silence
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Increasingly these days, one hears about sex trafficking, but, like incest, it is very much a hidden reality that most believe doesn't happen in their neighborhoods. That's why well-researched novels like Brian O'Hare's Murder of a Runaway need to be written and read. The truth about what happens to victims of trafficking is ugly indeed and explored excellently by this talented author.

O'Hare's plotline revolves around two styles of trafficking in Belfast, Ireland. The victims come from two parts of the world, China and Romania, and from contrasting socio-economic backgrounds. All have come to Belfast for different reasons. The murder of a beautiful, well-manicured Chinese student, followed by the deaths of two handsome university lecturers, mobilizes local police. Almost simultaneously, a distraught Romanian man escapes his captors and risks his own life to free a group of young Romanian female sex slaves. As the plot unfolds and police follow leads, the stories and fates of both sides intersect, but not before Brian O'Hare has provided readers with a riveting, albeit often horrific account of what actually transpires when people fall victim to greedy, malignant traffickers. It's gut-wrenching.

"According to the International Labour Organisation, an estimated 4.8 million women and girls are in forced sexual exploitation worldwide." Just think: these are someone's children. This could happen to your son or daughter. It is thanks to the concern and compassion with which Brian O'Hare creates his characters and writes his novel that readers get a thorough look at the emotional, physical, and psychological effects of trafficking on both victims and those who try to help them. O'Hare's research and writing skills are top-notch. As a reviewer, I am thrilled to have discovered another author whose books I want to read. In fact, I was so impressed with Murder of a Runaway I've already ordered two of O'Hare's other books. I can't wait to read my next O'Hare novel

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CN9VRQ9L
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2023
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 323 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 9 ‏ : ‎ The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries
  • Best Sellers Rank: #302,460 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 A chilling thriller!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    What an intriguing and chilling story in The Murder of a Runaway by Brian O'Hare. I am a fan of this author! This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very realistic. It's a very powerful story that delves into the depths of human trafficking. This story revolves around Sheehan and his Serious Crimes Unit, and how they land in the middle of a brutal world, and heinous killer. Culture and the search for victims or survivors play a big part into this story. This is a detective story, but so much more, and the characters bring the plot to life, as its character driven. After reading the story, you may become reflective, as I was. Though this is a story, real life stories like this happen all over the world. O'Hare did a magnificent job of writing and showing this story to the readers and giving them the chance to pause. It’s definitely un-put-downable! It is always an honor to read this author's books. Both thrilling and intriguing, all the way to the end. The characterizations are engrossing and dynamic. I just love, love, love this story. Masterfully written! Murder of a Runaway is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I hope to read more books by this author.
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  • Susann Castro
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't stop reading
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    Inspector Sheehan’s Serious Crimes Team is assigned to investigate the murder of a young Asian woman.
    The circumstances of her death, the place where she was discovered, and the secrecy surrounding the victim’s life kept me glued to the pages as I could not stop reading. This book is that engaging.
    “Murder of a Runaway” by Brian O’Hare explores the devastating world of modern slavery and human trafficking.
    However painfully disgusting the circumstances surrounding some of the victims in this book, there were no gruesome scenes of violence. Each character was written and treated with dignity.
    This is especially important because Brian O’Hare is respectful to survivors of sexual violence.
    This book is a must-read, not only for the fans of the Police Procedural Investigation and Murder Mystery genres but for any reader looking for a magnetic plot and well-developed characters.
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