A secretive vigilante group called Edge cleanses Galway of its worst criminals. But when someone starts picking off Edge members, private detective Jack Taylor steps in to investigate! Great read! This book had great suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a great who done it and a few twists and turns. The story was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This was a strong eighteenth entry in the Jack Taylor series, it uses the world perfectly and enjoyed the overall feel of this. It had that mystery element that I wanted and enjoyed the overall feel of this. The characters continued to work in this story and was glad I got to read this. Ken Bruen wrote this perfectly and am excited for more.

Ken Bruen, the master of Irish noir, returns with Galway's Edge, a haunting addition to the Jack Taylor series. This latest installment offers a deeply personal and atmospheric journey into the psyche of Galway's most reluctant private investigator, Jack Taylor.

Bruen's narrative is a storm of lyrical prose, dark humor, and biting social commentary. His signature sparse style, blending raw emotion with sharp dialogue, immerses the reader in a Galway that feels as alive and complex as its protagonist. Taylor, grappling with his usual demons—alcohol, grief, and a deep sense of moral ambiguity—faces a case that cuts close to the bone.

A series of violent, seemingly random crimes shakes Galway to its core, leaving Taylor to untangle a web of connections that force him to confront his own past. Bruen crafts the mystery with a deft hand, keeping readers guessing while drawing them into Taylor’s internal struggles. The novel is as much about solving the case as it is about Taylor’s relentless battle with himself.

What sets Galway's Edge apart in the Jack Taylor series is its emotional depth. Bruen delves into themes of redemption and resilience, exploring how Taylor navigates loss and tries to carve meaning out of chaos. Fans of the series will appreciate the continuity, with recurring characters bringing moments of levity and tension. However, newcomers can easily dive into this book, as it stands on its own as a powerful story.

The city of Galway remains a character in itself—gritty yet beautiful, filled with a melancholy that mirrors Taylor’s soul. Bruen’s Galway isn’t the romanticized Ireland of postcards but a living, breathing entity, full of contradictions and shadows.

Galway's Edge is a masterful addition to the Jack Taylor series, offering a gripping narrative with profound emotional resonance. Ken Bruen continues to redefine noir, blending crime fiction with poignant human truths. Readers will be left haunted by Taylor’s journey and eagerly awaiting his next encounter with the darkness that surrounds—and resides within—him.

This book is a must-read for fans of gritty crime fiction and anyone who appreciates a story that lingers long after the last page.