Murder in an Irish Bookshop

This is an intriguing addition to this fabulous cozy mystery series.
Siobhan is thinking about her engagement and upcoming wedding, a new bookstore is opening in their little town, and they are welcoming a new addition to the police department.
An unfortunate death rocks their small town and when a gruesome murder takes place, it seems everyone is pointing fingers at each other.
This is an intriguing story that kept me guessing until the end. I always enjoy this series, and had a good time reading this book.

Murder in an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O’Connor is an excellent cozy mystery full of Irish charm, wit, and banter. This is the 7th book in one of my favorite series ever: Irish Village Mystery.

I have read every book in this series, and I truly feel as if they keep getting better and better. I always love visiting the small, quirky, and endearing village of Kilbane in County Cork. The full cast of characters make it feel like home. I also adore Siobhan O’ Sullivan and her partner in crime (or in this case law enforcement and fiancé as well ) Macdara Flannery. The chemistry isty is there, they work so well together, and the one-liners are hilarious. I enjoyed the new addition of Aretta to the force. I think it will add a valuable member to the team, and maybe even a romantic interest to one of the O’Sullivan men.

I enjoyed the murder/mystery plot. It was complex, had plenty of twists and turns, and the reveal was quite surprising. I love it when that happens!

I also really enjoyed the ending. It was so sweet, romantic, and perfect in every way.

I truly love this series and cannot wait to see what is in store for Siobhan, Macdara, and the whole gang in Kilbane again.

If you love cozy mysteries with an excellent character cast, fascinating murder/mystery plots, and a wonderful Irish setting, then this book (and series) is for you.

I cannot recommend this book enough!

5/5 stars enthusiastically

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington for this wonderful ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR, Bookbub, and Instagram accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 2/23/21

Love this series! The newest title does not disappoint. Love that it centres around a bookstore.. i will be sure to put this one in my customers hands when it is released!

Murder in an Irish Bookshop
Carlene O’Connor
February 23, 2021


In the 7th book of O’Connor’s Irish Murder Myseries we are back in Cork County, Ireland. The small town of Kilbane to be exact. The townsfolk are buzzing about the opening of a bookstore. It will be the only one for the area. The book club is looking to have their meeting at the Grand Opening. The McCarthy’s, new owners, have invited three celebrated authors to speak. Local Garda, Siobh’an O’Sullivan is thrilled to participate. She has much to celebrate with spring blooming; she has her 29th birthday two days from Turn The Page store opening. Her family has been quiet about the celebration and her fiance, Macdara Flannery has not said a word about pressies or invites. After her morning run, Siobh’an had showered and readied herself for Garda duty when she heard shouting and pounding on the bistro back door. She found a neighbor, Bridie disheveled and upset. Bridie had found dear old Margaret O’Shea lying dead next to her walker on the footpath near the bookshop.
This mystery would be what readers would assume to be the latest demise that needs to be settled in the plot. Not so. We find the arrival of the authors, book club, and the lot of characters involved in solving this episode’s finish. Kilbane is full of fun villagers that keep us involved in the current mystery as well as their haphazard daily lives. The script is always full of Celtic descriptions making the reading witty and a bit tough to translate.
Murder in an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O’Connor is published by Kensington Publishing and will be available on February 23, 2021 for purchase. I appreciate their allowing me to read and review the ARC of the Bookshop Mystery. When I picked up her first in the series, Murder in an Irish Villiage, I became captivated by her work. If you have not read O’Connor’s novels try this one or any in the series. Once you become acquainted with her writing, you will want to read them all. Do enjoy!