Murder is an ugly business...
Mark O'Sullivan has published nine novels. His work has won several awards in Ireland and France and been translated into six languages. He has also published short stories and poetry in various magazines and journals. His first crime novel featuring Detective Inspector Leo Woods, Crocodile Tears, was published to critical acclaim. Mark is married with two daughters and lives in Thurles, County Tipperary.
Leo Woods is a memorable character ... A sympathetically flawed
rogue ... Woods is elevated above the run-of-the- mill police
detective by O’Sullivan’s sublime prose, which flashes with shards
of poetry when least expected. Studded with dark humour, elegant in
style and clever in its execution, Crocodile Tears is a remarkably
assured first outing.
*The Irish Times*
Well written, gritty, with dark humour and some striking metaphors…
a good addition to the Irish crime-fiction corpus. It reminded me
of Mankel's Wallander. A satisfying read.
*Irish Independent*
This absorbing, dense crime novel … reveals a new and interesting
talent. … Splendidly idiosyncratic and with a leading man who makes
Inspector Morse look positively cheerful, this is fine crime
writing.
*Daily Mail*
Well written and filled with pathos, dark humour and lyrical
description. An absorbing plot and an exceptional lead character
combine to make Crocodile Tears a worthwhile summer read.
*Sunday Times*
If there’s a better Irish crime fiction debut published this year,
I’ll be very pleasantly surprised.
*Crime Always Pays blog*
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