The Burren Weeps
The Burren Weeps by Jim W. Hammond is a fiction novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 9, 2020. This 380-page book is set in Ireland during the tumultuous 1990s, exploring themes of mystery and romance against a backdrop of historical events. The narrative begins in a dark alley in Belfast, leading to a killing in the Republic of Ireland that hints at escalating sectarian violence during the period known as “the troubles.” Inspector Brendan O’Neill, seeking refuge in Cork, finds that the chaos of Northern Ireland has followed him, intertwining his fate with that of Beth O’Hara, who is trying to build a new life with her son.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale where personal struggles and societal turmoil intersect. As Beth faces the haunting presence of her potentially abusive husband, her fears manifest during a solitary bike ride along Bantry Bay. The paths of Inspector O’Neill and Beth O’Hara converge as they navigate the dangers that threaten their lives, revealing the complexities of love and survival amid violence. This edition presents a detailed exploration of the characters’ challenges within the historical context of the era, making it a significant addition to the genres of mystery and historical fiction.
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Set in Ireland during the turbulent 1990s, The Burren Weeps is a mystery and romance of the Emerald Isle. The events that begin in a dark alley in Belfast set off a killing in the Republic of Ireland that may foreshadow sectarian violence on a level not seen before during the “troubles”, as the bombings and terror are euphemistically called. Inspector Brendan O’Neill had moved to Cork to escape the madness of Northern Ireland, but now it looks like it has followed him to his new home.Beth O’Hara has started a new life with her son in a cottage above Bantry Bay, but a shadowing presence that may be her abusive husband is stalking her and renewed fears for her and her son. Riding her bike on a lonely road above the bay those fears are realized. Soon both Inspector O’Neill and Beth O’Hara’s worlds will collide as murder and worse darken their lives.
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