Some of Us Are Looking

Outstanding praise for Carlene O’Connor and the first County Kerry novel, No Strangers Here

“Exciting, convoluted, and rich with compelling characters, this is the best of O’Connor’s Irish mysteries to date.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This solid series launch from O’Connor takes a more somber approach to crime solving than her Irish Village mysteries…O’Connor adds plot twists that many won’t anticipate. Judicious use of Irishisms (“I swear to ye”) adds color. Readers will eagerly await what happens next in County Kerry.” —Publishers Weekly

“Known for her cozies, O’Connor (‘Home to Ireland’ and ‘Irish Village’ series) moves into
darker territory here. For fans of Louise Penny.” —Library Journal

“No Strangers Here is both a procedural investigation novel with a wonderful and very human inspector at the helm, as well as a deep character study of Dimpna and a 360-degree view of the community of Dingle, warts and all. There is beautiful writing here and the characters are rich and complicated, as is the well-told story behind the murder of Johnny O’Reilly—a mystery that is well set up and beautifully resolved.” —Mystery Scene

“An exceptionally well-paced page-turner with clues, surprises, and red herrings appearing effortlessly, yet effectively, from start to finish. If that is not enough, this excellent mystery is masterfully rounded off with a gripping and totally unexpected ending.” —Seattle Book Review

Outstanding praise for Some of Us Are Looking

“An excellent police procedural whose complex characters act out a twisty tale of hate.” —Kirkus Reviews

Outstanding praise for Carlene O’Connor and the first County Kerry novel, No Strangers Here

“Exciting, convoluted, and rich with compelling characters, this is the best of O’Connor’s Irish mysteries to date.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This solid series launch from O’Connor takes a more somber approach to crime solving than her Irish Village mysteries…O’Connor adds plot twists that many won’t anticipate. Judicious use of Irishisms (“I swear to ye”) adds color. Readers will eagerly await what happens next in County Kerry.” —Publishers Weekly

“Known for her cozies, O’Connor (‘Home to Ireland’ and ‘Irish Village’ series) moves into
darker territory here. For fans of Louise Penny.” —Library Journal

“No Strangers Here is both a procedural investigation novel with a wonderful and very human inspector at the helm, as well as a deep character study of Dimpna and a 360-degree view of the community of Dingle, warts and all. There is beautiful writing here and the characters are rich and complicated, as is the well-told story behind the murder of Johnny O’Reilly—a mystery that is well set up and beautifully resolved.” —Mystery Scene

“An exceptionally well-paced page-turner with clues, surprises, and red herrings appearing effortlessly, yet effectively, from start to finish. If that is not enough, this excellent mystery is masterfully rounded off with a gripping and totally unexpected ending.”—Seattle Book Review