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The Guards

By: Ken Bruen
Narrated by: Gerry O'Brien
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 Still stinging from his unceremonious ouster from the Garda Siochana, and staring at the world through the smoky bottom of his beer mug, Jack Taylor is stuck in Galway with nothing to look forward to. He is teetering on the brink of his life's sharpest edges, his memories of the past cutting deep into his soul and his prospects for the future non-existent.

Until a dazzling woman walks into the bar with a strange request and a rumour about Jack's talent for finding things. Odds are he won't be able to climb off his barstool long enough to get involved, but when he surprises himself by getting hired, Jack has little idea of what he's getting into.

©2001 Ken Bruen (P)2009 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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I chose this book because i was looking for books narrated by Gerry O Brien. Enjoyable but forgettable. Not a patch on others he has narrated.

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After seeing the Jack Taylor shows I had hoped for more. The author is good but I'm not sure if he suits this story. The story itself is more about his struggle with alcohol than any actual crime or investigation. I can only hope this is a build up to more compelling stories. I'll give the next book a go and see.

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I stumbled across this. A rambling plot does not diminish an outstanding prose. Beautifully read. This could be a magnificent writer, I look forward to the next book.

Hidden gem

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Brilliant book from start to finish,the characters all seem real and the story was gripping.

Brilliant book

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Watched the TV show, So I had to get the book. I really enjoyed both but as you all know so much more detail in the book.

Watched the TV show.

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