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Angel of Death: A Detective Murder Mystery Thriller (The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Brian O'Hare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (1,652)

"Incredibly addictive page-turner." ★★★★★

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Sheehan has given Belfast’s Serious Crimes Unit everything — sleepless nights, a marriage to the job, and the relentless hunt for killers who slip through shadows.

Now, a chilling murder mystery grips Northern Ireland: a series of brutal killings staged with eerie biblical clues.

Each victim’s past hides a link, but in post-Troubles Belfast, trauma runs deep and everyone has secrets.

As Sheehan hunts a cunning predator who’s always one step ahead, the investigation drags him into corners of the city he thought he’d left behind — and into the path of Margaret, a captivating widow who stirs memories of the life he never lived.

With loyalties shifting like shadows and the body count rising, Sheehan must untangle a web of violence and deception before the next victim falls… and before the dangerous pull of his own guarded heart costs him everything.

Originally published by Crimson Cloak as The Doom Murders, Angel of Death is Book 1 of the award-winning The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series and has been the recipient of three literary awards.

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★★★★★ "O'Hare is a master of the genre."
★★★★★ "An absorbing and thought-provoking read."
★★★★★ "A great crime thriller and an enthralling read."
★★★★★ "A well-written and unusually profound example of the genre."
★★★★★ "Chief Inspector, Jim Sheehan, is drawn so deftly and with such genuineness, you can feel him breathing." -- Eugene Fournier, novelist and screenwriter, film and TV)
★★★★★ "O’Hare leans toward the human side of his characters, imbuing them with a real-world presence that is in turn witty and passionate."-- Roy.T James, for Readers’ Favourite
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Reviewed by Roy T. James for READERS FAVOURITE

A bishop is killed in a grotesque manner and the only notable clue from the naked body is an alphanumeric word. During the police investigation itself, more deaths of a comparable nature take place. When clues fail to emerge pointing to a plausible theory as to the criminal, the investigators turn to all possible forms of help, one being religious doctrine. With the help of biblical experts, the investigators manage to decode the writings retrieved from the scene of the crime, especially the alphanumeric word and its possible relevance, which leads the police in a totally unexpected direction.

Angel of Death by Brian O'Hare is mystery at every turn of the page. The painstaking, repetitive and dry nature of detective work in solving a murder is shown in its real depth. To that end, O'Hare writes with a keen eye for detail with his tale evolving at a surprisingly fast pace. The stereotypes that dominate popular crime thrillers, especially these days, are notable by their absence and O'Hare leans toward the human side of his characters, imbuing them with a real world presence that is in turn witty and passionate. This is most evident in his lead, Jim Sheehan, who in his introspection wrestles with the conflicts of faith as his investigations progress. It's a cleverly contrived and highly thought provoking plot. A great crime thriller and an enthralling read.



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5.0 out of 5 stars An absorbing and thought-provoking read.

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The author is a master of the genre. The first sentence - "DCI Jim Sheehan studied the mutilated corpse." - is almost a tongue in cheek acknowledgement of the lovably clichéd parameters of the genre; but our discovery in paragraph 3 that the naked body posed on its back with its tongue pulled three inches out of its mouth and "knife wounds all over the place" belongs to the Bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor provides an intriguing indication that this is going to give you rather more to think about than your average 'whodunit' by an author whose sole purpose is to challenge/tease his readers with carefully concealed clues and myriad red herrings along the way.

Professor O'Hare is a retired academic with a deep interest and involvement in Roman Catholicism. The story's setting is the uneasy aftermath of sectarian strife during the 'troubles' in Belfast: opposing doctrines, intransigence, grinding poverty, and religious and nationalist causes being brandished as feeble excuses for mindless violence. A primary concern in this book however, is how disturbing many sincere Catholics find the effect of modern liberal thinking on their Church's traditional stance concerning such fundamental issues as divorce and homosexuality. The desire for former straight-line certainties is symbolised by the yearning of many traditionalists for the 'Old Latin Mass', the Modern English version seeming hardly different from its anodyne, Protestant/Anglican counterpart.

Beliefs deeply and unquestioningly held in childhood may be shed in the hurly-burly of modern life, especially when facing the routine challenges of being a policeman in Belfast; only to return to haunt the erstwhile holder, leaving him or her with a sense of spiritual longing unfulfilled. In other situations, an excess of misdirected zeal may lead a psychologically disturbed adherent to take God's clearly stated Law into what they imagine to be divinely guided hands. This is Belfast after all: no half measures. "This is where I have always stood, and this is where I will continue to stand." I can still hear Ian Paisley saying it.

A compelling murder mystery is played out in this complex setting. I found it an absorbing and thought-provoking read. The occasional textual inaccuracies and layout anomalies referred to by some earlier reviewers have been entirely dealt with and are no longer a minor distraction. This is a well-written and unusually profound example of the genre, which I recommend without reservation.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CN3GPCFC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
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  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries
  • Best Sellers Rank: #320,280 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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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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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book engaging and well-paced, with interesting characters and a good plot that keeps them guessing until the end. They appreciate the mystery elements, with one customer noting how the research into Catholic history adds depth to the narrative.
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Customers find the book engaging and suspenseful, keeping them interested throughout.
...A great mystery and great read. Angel of Death is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews....Read more
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  • Linda J. Hawkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cliffhanger Follows Complete Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2025
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    That’s a “novel” idea. If you just want an entire story before the teaser at the end you should read this. Great characters give the story such appeal and it’s as twisty as twisty gets! Very enjoyable.
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  • Amy's Bookshelf Reviews & Podcast
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
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    This is the first book of O'Hare's that I've read, and I enjoyed it. I found Angel of Death a great first book in this series, the Inspector Sheehan Mysteries. It introduces the readers to Inspector Sheehan. It's a definite mystery and follows the basis of a whodunnit. The characters have great depth. O'Hare has a writing style that brings the reader in and doesn't bog down the story with too much nonsensical details. It's an interesting story, and the mystery is great. I like the search for the killer of a series of murders, and it brings in the culture of Northern Ireland. It's dramatic flair brings a grand nuance to the story, especially with this case, as it is a a series of killings with cryptic biblical undertones. A great mystery and great read. Angel of Death 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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  • Bookworm
    3.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    But I don't understand why all of the books in this genre lately have sap and romance. If I wanted that, I would read romance novels. There were also a few editing errors that were jarring. That aside, the investigation aspect kept me reading and I did enjoy the religious aspect as well. Worth the couple of hours it took to read, not sure I would read more in the series though.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2025
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. The storyline and all of the characters were outstanding. I could not figure out who the killer was until it was revealed. Inspector Sheehan is great 👍.
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  • cc
    4.0 out of 5 stars riveting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025
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    Very true of the times and believable. Interesting how the murders were looked into to determine who the killer might be. Had to keep reading to try to figure out after each killing. Great leadership! Research into catholic history was all great also. One super book to read!
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  • Book Worm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional choice
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025
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    Just when you think you know who the killer is, developments prove you wrong. Twists and turns to make you dizzy. Well developed and interesting characters. Definitely recommend it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entirely captivating!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2025
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    Just when you fall think you know who the killer is and the storyline proves you wrong as many times. Loved the book. What twists and turns. So much an example of reality and crime. The whos, whats wheres, how's and whys. Great read and I highly recommend it. The whole book development was well done, as the end, both were fasinating.
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  • Yvonne K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025
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    Great characters and story, its hard to put down. Will keep you in suspense and guessing who the killer is.
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  • ozzieinfrance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written but a sad indictment
    Reviewed in France on September 4, 2025
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    As a detective story, this is highly commendable, holding the reader's interest as the plot slowly untangles and in a reasonably erudite manner . It focuses on the insanity that commitment to religion, probably any religion, invokes while at the same time it talks of love and humanity. Interestingly, the author, through his main character manifests the troubling effects of how the nonsensical religious poison planted in the hearts of children from the earliest age, continues to haunt it's victims throughout their entire lives: perhaps unwittingly insightful.
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  • Heather Radford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Angel of Death by Brian O’Hare
    Reviewed in Australia on August 7, 2025
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    I found this book interesting and the speculation as to who was guilty, had me guessing right up to nearly the end. It was a good read!
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  • Neptus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good length, well written, solid knowledge of subject.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2025
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    Brilliant! All of the Brian O’Hare books have been well written plus extremely well researched. So far none have followed similar story lines while keeping one engaged until the end. The knowledge of Police and Forensic procedures,together with the solid knowledge of occult practices, plus in-depth recognition of the Country in which they are set, brings the solid storylines alive. These are not short stories but a decent length, keeping one interested throughout. Many thanks.
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  • Baba Teri
    5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpectedly fantastic read!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2025
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    I am so happy that I stumbled on to this author! His writing just pulls you in to the story completely. His characters are so real and well developed. The murder mystery grabs you and you are trying to solve it along with the story characters. The ending was totally unexpected and also perfect.
    I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as well as anything else written by this author!
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  • Evangel
    3.0 out of 5 stars Une histoire intrigante avec des thèmes profonds
    Reviewed in France on October 6, 2025
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    Ce livre a attiré mon attention en raison de son mélange de fiction et de réflexion sur la religion et l'humanité. En tant que fan de récits avec une touche intellectuelle, je voulais voir comment l'intrigue se déroulait tout en abordant ces thèmes profonds.
    👍📖 Captivant dès les premières pages : Le rythme de l'histoire est lent mais maîtrisé, ce qui permet de vraiment s’immerger dans le suspense. Chaque chapitre ajoute un peu plus de mystère et l'intrigue se tisse avec subtilité, ce qui m’a tenu accroché.
    👍📖 Personnages intéressants : Le protagoniste est bien développé et ses luttes intérieures, notamment autour de la religion et de ses effets sur sa vie, sont fascinantes. On se retrouve à réfléchir avec lui sur ses choix et sa vision du monde.
    👍📖 Un thème puissant : Le livre explore la manière dont la religion peut marquer à vie un individu, parfois de manière destructrice. C’est un sujet rarement abordé dans des romans policiers, et ça apporte une profondeur bien nécessaire à l’intrigue.
    👍📖 Un style d'écriture agréable : L’auteur n’hésite pas à utiliser un vocabulaire précis, mais pas trop complexe, ce qui rend la lecture agréable et fluide. Le mélange de réflexion et de suspense est bien dosé, et on ne se perd pas dans des digressions inutiles.
    👍📖 L’aspect philosophique : L’interrogation sur la place de la religion dans la société et sur l’amour humain est bien traitée. Le livre pousse à la réflexion sans être moralisateur, ce qui est un point vraiment positif.
    👍📖 Un bon équilibre entre drame et suspense : Si certains passages sont lourds émotionnellement, le suspense autour de l'enquête principale est bien équilibré, rendant le tout très engageant. C’est un mélange qui fonctionne bien et qui m'a poussé à lire sans m'arrêter.
    👎📖 Quelques longueurs : Bien que l’histoire soit globalement intéressante, il y a des moments où le récit ralentit un peu trop, ce qui peut perdre certains lecteurs. Une meilleure gestion du rythme aurait pu rendre le tout encore plus palpitant.
    Une belle découverte, mais avec des moments plus lents qui nécessitent de la patience. La profondeur des thèmes abordés, couplée à une enquête intrigante, fait de ce livre une lecture marquante, même s'il y a des passages plus mous.
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