Summary
Review
Okay, I’ll admit it… I picked up this book because I’m a sucker for anything set in Ireland. I’ve only been reading cozy mysteries for a couple of years, so without that, I’m not sure that this book would have been on my radar. I am glad that I found it, though.
A lot of the draw for me was the setting. I’ve spent some time in Dublin and found myself recognizing landmarks mentioned in the story. Obviously, that won’t be a factor for anybody unfamiliar with the city, but I do think that the author does a good job of painting a picture of Dublin and letting readers get a taste of what it’s like.
In other respects, the book has a lot of the things that make a cozy mystery so engaging: a couple of adorable dogs; quirky characters; an intriguing mystery; and a bit of romance thrown in for good measure. I do have to give a shout-out to the fact that the main character, Megan, is a female Army veteran with training as a medic. While a lot of cozy mysteries have a female main character, it’s nice to see one with a less-than-usual backstory.
Think of this as a “comfort read” for the run-up to St. Patrick’s Day. Dead in Dublin is a fun read and it’s well worth investing your time in this series.