The Dead Ground (Paula Maguire 2): An Irish serial-killer thriller of heart-stop

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The second novel in the highly acclaimed Paula Maguire series and the gripping follow up to The Lost by Claire McGowan, who Lee Child proclaims as 'a knockout new talent'. The Dead Ground sees forensic psychologist Paula Maguire working in the missing persons unit in Northern Ireland, where there are many deadly secrets to dig up...

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Stolen. Missing. Dead... Forensic psychologist Paul Maguire is up against the clock to stop a merciless killer in THE DEAD GROUND, the second novel in the highly acclaimed Paula Maguire series and the gripping follow up to The Lost. Claire McGowan's thrillers are sure to enthral readers of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter 'Fresh and accessible without ever compromising on grit or suspense' - Erin Kelly Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire, already wrestling with the hardest decision of her life, is forced to put her own problems on hold when she's asked to help find a baby taken from a local hospital. Then the brutal, ritualistic murder of a woman found lying on a remote stone circle indicates a connection to the kidnapping and Paula knows that they will have to move fast if they are to find the person responsible. When another child is taken and a pregnant woman goes missing, Paula finds herself caught up in a deadly hunt for a killer determined to leave no trace, and discovers every decision she makes really is a matter of life and death... What readers are saying about The Dead Ground: 'Another gripping page-turner from a fabulous writer!' 'Every time you think you've got it all worked out there will be another twist to it. Definitely worth reading' 'A powerful read that touched nicely on women's rights and pro-choice in an Irish context. Cleverly done; I felt a great deal of empathy for all concerned. An excellent read'

Notes

The 2nd book in the crime series featuring forensic psychologist Paula Maguire, who works in the missing persons unit in Northern Ireland. Follows on from The Lost, which has been optioned by BBC Drama.

Author Biography

Claire McGowan grew up in a small village in Northern Ireland. After a degree in English and French from Oxford University, and time spent living in China and France, she moved to London and works in the charity sector and also teaches creative writing.

Review

A knockout new talentIreland's answer to Ruth RendellAstonishing, powerful and immensely satisfyingA compelling and flawless thrillerPage-turning - Guardian

Promotional

Book two in the new crime series featuring forensic psycologist Paula Maguire working in the missing persons unit in Northern Ireland, in a nail biting story that will keep you up all night

Long Description

Stolen. Missing. Dead... Forensic psychologist Paul Maguire is up against the clock to stop a merciless killer in THE DEAD GROUND , the second novel in the highly acclaimed Paula Maguire series and the gripping follow up to The Lost. Claire McGowan's thrillers are sure to enthral readers of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter 'Fresh and accessible without ever compromising on grit or suspense' - Erin KellyForensic psychologist Paula Maguire, already wrestling with the hardest decision of her life, is forced to put her own problems on hold when she's asked to help find a baby taken from a local hospital.Then the brutal, ritualistic murder of a woman found lying on a remote stone circle indicates a connection to the kidnapping and Paula knows that they will have to move fast if they are to find the person responsible.When another child is taken and a pregnant woman goes missing, Paula finds herself caught up in a deadly hunt for a killer determined to leave no trace, and discovers every decision she makes really is a matter of life and death... What readers are saying about The Dead Ground : 'Another gripping page-turner from a fabulous writer! '' Every time you think you've got it all worked out there will be another twist to it . Definitely worth reading''A powerful read that touched nicely on women's rights and pro-choice in an Irish context . Cleverly done ; I felt a great deal of empathy for all concerned. An excellent read '

Review Quote

Page-turning-- Guardian

Promotional "Headline"

The second novel in the highly acclaimed Paula Maguire series and the gripping follow up to The Lost by Claire McGowan, who Lee Child proclaims as 'a knockout new talent'. The Dead Ground sees forensic psychologist Paula Maguire working in the missing persons unit in Northern Ireland, where there are many deadly secrets to dig up...

Details ISBN1472204395 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2014 ISBN-10 1472204395 ISBN-13 9781472204394 Format Paperback Series Paula Maguire Media Book Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Publication Date 2014-07-17 Pages 416 Subtitle An Irish serial-killer thriller of heart-stopping suspense Language English UK Release Date 2014-07-17 Author Claire McGowan Audience General AU Release Date 2014-09-08 NZ Release Date 2014-09-08 We've got this

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