Synopses & Reviews
A compelling tale of mystery, romance, and the irrepressible Walsh family from the internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes
Helen Walsh doesnt believe in fearits just something men invented to get all the moneyand yet shes sinking. Her private investigator business has dried up, her flat has been repossessed, and now some old demons are resurfacing. Chief among them is her charming but dodgy ex-boyfriend Jay Parker, who offers Helen a lucrative missing-persons case. Wayne Diffney from boyband Laddz vanished from his house in Mercy Closeand the Laddz have a sellout comeback gig in five days.
Helen has a new boyfriend, but Jays reappearance proves unsettling. Playing by her own rules, Helen is drawn into a dark and glamorous world, where her own worst enemy is her own head and where increasingly the only person she feels connected to is Wayne, a man she has never even met.
Review
Praise for Marian Keyes
The Mystery of Mercy Close
“Keyess portrayal of depression is nuanced and authentic. Helens vibrant voice is spot-on….”
—Publishers Weekly
The Brightest Star in the Sky
“Keyes manages to stuff a smorgasbord of genres into one tasty tale….The real joy is in the journey itself; watching Keyes' quirky characters as they change partners, reveal battle scars and command your attention on every page.” —People
“THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY is a well-crafted novel with engaging characters and a gripping plot.”—Christian Science Monitor
“…a pleasure to read….a sharp and honest exploration of a favorite Keyes theme: resilience.”
—Cleveland Plain Dealer
Synopsis
International bestselling author Marian Keyes is beloved for her trademark blend of mystery, romance, and wit.
The Mystery of Mercy Close is Keyes at her finest.
Helen Walsh doesnt believe in fear, yet shes sinking. Her private investigator business is bust, her flats been repossessed, and now her charming but dodgy ex-boyfriend turns up with a lucrative missing-persons case. Soon, Helen is drawn into a dark and glamorous world, where the only person she feels connected to is a missing man whom shes never even met.
About the Author
Marian Keyes, a preeminent writer of contemporary women's fiction, is the internationally bestselling author of more than ten novels and two autobiographical works. She lives in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, with her husband.