The DCI Brendan Moran Series

Black December
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Prologue
"Hurry up, will you?" Phillips called anxiously into the dark abyss of the monks' refectory. "Someone's going to catch us for sure–"

A boy with dark, unruly hair appeared in the doorframe. "You've got the jitters, Phillips. You're pathetic. Just keep a lookout and leave the...
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Black December
Creatures of Dust
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Chapter one
Detective Chief Inspector Brendan Moran of the Thames Valley Police was concentrating hard. He frowned at the seven irritatingly blank squares glaring up at him from the newspaper like empty accusations. Nine letters. Also a man's role in medical disciple. A something D something – Moran threw down...
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Creatures of Dust
Death Walks Behind You
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Chapter One
DCI Brendan Moran nudged the door open cautiously, unsure what to expect. He fumbled for the light switch and blinked as light flooded the small room. His eyes took in the scene with approval. It was just what he had hoped it would be: small, snug, quiet, clean...
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Death Walks Behind You
The Irish Detective
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Chapter One
"Guv?"

Moran's eyes snapped open. "What?"

"There's a monk on the phone for you."

"A what?"

"A monk." Phelps grinned. "You know..." The sergeant steepled his hands and raised his eyes heavenwards in an attitude of mock reverence.

Moran ran a hand through his thinning hair...
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The Irish Detective
A Crime for all Seasons
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January
'Straight as a die this road, guv.'

'It's a Roman road, Phelps. Of course it's straight. Oh hell, and wouldn't you know it?' DCI Brendan Moran peered through the windscreen. 'Here comes the snow.'

'No worries.' Sergeant Phelps flicked the indicator. 'We're here.'

Moran squinted...
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A Crime for all Seasons

Just starting to get into these books – just love it. Would recommend to all. Well worth a read.
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Every one of his books has been a pleasure to read ... gripped from start to finish...
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A really good read...
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The story grabbed me from the start and never let up until the final pages …
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Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. Actually stayed up until 0230 hours in the morning to finish it lol
★★★★★ – Amazon

Characters

DI Charlie Pepper
A career-driven girl from the Midlands who has achieved a great deal for her age. She joined TVP on promotion and was soon plunged into the centre of the action for DCI Moran’s second case, ‘Creatures of Dust’. She showed great bravery and initiative when attacked at home by a would-be assassin
DS Robert Phelps
A big guy with a big personality. Born and raised in East London, he is a family man with a passion for English Literature. He is a great friend of DCI Moran’s, and despite his early retirement on health grounds, is still a regular contributor to Moran’s casebook.
DCI Brendan Moran
A loner, but not a natural loner. Born and raised initially near Cork and later in Co. Kerry after his parents moved away during his teens, he was left in the care of the Hannigan family where he met and fell in love with Janice, the Hannigans' eldest daughter.

Latest from the Blog

At last – an update
I can't believe it's been so long since I wrote anything on this blog page. I say that every time.
DCI Brendan Moran Series Update
The latest in the series, 'Silent as the Dead' is proving to be the most popular DCI Brendan Moran book yet, and I'm curious to know why. I suspect it may be to do with the revelations of Moran's early life in Ireland, and the way in which these events impacted his future. We learn a lot about his background, and this helps to build a more complete picture of our favourite Irish Detective.