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Death of an Irish Druid (Dublin Driver #6)
By Catie Murphy
Published by Kensington
Mom's Review
I cannot get enough of Catie Murphy's Dublin Driver series. This review covers the two latest installments: Death by Irish Whiskey and Death of an Irish Druid. I read each of them in a matter of two days because I couldn't put them down, each was so compelling. And I had no idea whodunit until Megan figured it out! I love that in a mystery, and Murphy writes in such a way that you aren't really sure of the killer as you read - there are enough plot twists to keep you on your toes, but not too many so that the stories feel contrived. She's a master at that - at balancing the complexity and believability of the murders. I also love that Jelena and Megan's relationship has confronted the improbability of Megan tripping over bodies as a regular part of life. That all goes for both books.
Now down to the specifics, but no spoilers. Irish Whiskey kills off the victim with whiskey! (Not that that is a surprise.) I love how the mystery allows us to get to know Megan's Uncle Rabbie better and fleshes out their relationship. We also get to know Megan herself more deeply. And don't forget about Dip and Thong. They aren't puppies any longer! Since Uncle Rabbie is a suspect, the urgency of finding the killer is much more personal.
Irish Druid takes a bit of a different track. Megan's American friends are visiting and help her solve a mystery with all kinds of different layers and aspects that are red herrings for the murder, but also vital pieces in the aftermath of the Irish Druid's death. Murphy's shaking up Megan's co-stars kept this fresh. With five books preceding this one, Irish Druid has what you want but also a lot of new that fits perfectly with Megan's life.
The Dublin Driver series is one of my absolute favorites because I love the characters, the setting, the mysteries Murphy crafts (and her style), and the freshness of each book.
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