Mercy McCarthy Mystery Books

Meet Ireland’s newest daring detective: she’s a bookstore owner, a coffee lover, and a crime writer. Now Mercy McCarthy needs a little Irish luck as she takes on her first case! After receiving an unexpected inheritance from her grandfather, Mercy and her twin sister Lizzie are now the proud owners of a charming antique bookshop in the tiny Irish village of Shamrock Cove. But before they can take in the beautiful view of the sea, one of their neighbors drops dead! Mercy finds the Judge , a well-respected man who lives next door, dying on his own doorstep. She rushes to help, but with his final words, he accuses Mercy of murder! Most of their new neighbors hear his words and, with suspicion pointing at Mercy, she decides to investigate the case to clear her name. Searching amongst the Judge’s old books, Mercy uncovers letters proving several of the townsfolk had reason to dislike the older man—but was it the local pub landlord, the kindly cook or neighborly knitter who killed him? Then Mercy’s chief suspect turns up dead and she receives a threatening note, typed on paper from her own bookstore … Ireland was supposed to be a fresh start for Mercy and Lizzie, but dead bodies keep turning up. Does Mercy have what it takes to nail the culprit or will the killer close the book on her time in this charming Irish village? Readers who love Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor or Faith Martin, you’ve found your newest cozy crime addiction! An incredibly fast-paced and funny whodunnit that will sweep you away to Ireland and keep you zipping through until you reach the very last page. What readers are saying about An Irish Bookshop Murder : “ Outstanding! I am absolutely loving the main characters!… I ended up staying up until the wee hours of the morning to finish as I just couldn’t put it down … this series is sure to fill your cozy mystery loving needs!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Excellent!!! … one of the best mystery novels I read in 2024 … Definitely looking forward for the next book!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Wonderful … I really LOVED THIS BOOK! ... I couldn’t put it down… I absolutely loved .” Broadbeansbooks , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I had an amazing time!… OMG did I love that bookstore!!! … had me laughing out loud … I can't wait to see what’s going to come next for Lizzie and Mercy!” Daniereads87 , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Perfect cozy mystery … I was in a horrible reading slump, and this novel helped me to turn that around… 5 out of 5!!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Magical … The setting swooped me up and dropped me right into the middle of the story… makes me imagine a gray day with light rain, a stoked fire, a blanket, a cup of coffee (!!), and curling up to read .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Delightful … thrilling… keeps you hooked … I found myself glued to the book … cannot wait for the next book!” Thebookdecoder, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Wonderful … I was instantly transported to Shamrock Cove… I gobbled up this book. I loved every minute of it .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Hooked me from page one … Five stars plus for this brilliant new series!! ” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Wow! … wonderful… impossible to put down … I am so looking forward to visiting Shamrock Cove again soon!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Drew me in immediately . I couldn’t put it down! … gripping… Truly a wonderful read! 5 stars! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Love, love, loved … LOVED Woo hoo! … such a treat to read!… terrific… you are going to devour this first book with gusto! ” A Bookish Way of Life

Irish scones, shamrock shortbread, a local literary festival… and a rather dead author? Join Mercy McCarthy on her next case! Mercy and Lizzie McCarthy are settling in to the charming seaside village of Shamrock Cove on the west coast of Ireland. Lizzie throws herself into organizing a book festival and mystery writer Mercy even agrees to come out of her bookish hidey-hole to get involved. But then the event’s star author is found dead. James Brandt was killed by a falling bookshelf in his own cottage… The local detective is not convinced by Mercy’s suspicion of murder but when someone else turns up dead, the police cannot ignore it. There’s just one problem: Mercy and Lizzie’s beloved dog Mr. Poe sniffs out the second body in the storeroom of their own bookstore . And now all the gossips seem determined to pin the murder on Mercy! Convinced the police are focusing on a red herring in this real-life case, Mercy needs to act fast to clear her name. A meddling mayor, a cheerful chef and a bashful botanist make her suspect list, but it’s not until Mercy discovers a tatty old photograph in the local library archive that she is onto the killer’s trail. With the police keen to shut her out of the murder investigation, can Mercy play this case by the book, or will she be the next to fall off the shelf…? A totally gripping and twisty cozy crime novel, perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor or Faith Martin! This incredibly fast-paced and fun murder mystery will whisk you off to Ireland and won’t let you go until the final page! See what readers say about Death by the Book : “ Wow!!! … Absolutely blooming fantastic!!… mind-blowing twists!!… had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could not put it down!!!… I started this one afternoon and finished it a few hours later after I read it in one sitting!!! ” Bookworm86 , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “So incredibly addicting! … Phenomenal … the definition of cozy murder mystery and I couldn’t put it down! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Oh man! I loved this book so much that I finished it in one sitting! … tons of thrills, chills, wild rides… Red herring after red herring gets thrown at you and you just have to keep ducking! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Captivating … a delight for cozy mystery lovers… thrilling… plot twists keep the pages turning… a must-read! ” The Book Decoder , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A twisty, turny tale that will keep the pages flipping! ” Goodreads reviewer “Simply amazing … absolutely charming … kept me guessing until the end .” (e)Book Nerd Reviews , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ I am LOVING this to bits! … FANTASTIC!… I am hooked … thrilling and exciting… truly a treat to read.” A Bookish Way of Life “ Amazing. I loved … I read it so quickly. Highly recommend .” Pulling Lexi , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Did I google if Shamrock Cove actually exists, because I want to go and visit? Maybe… a fast-paced and delightful read that will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie… will keep you turning pages until the very end… a must-read for mystery lovers! ” Goodreads reviewer “A new favorite… The little town is super adorable , and the mystery always keeps me guessing… so much fun , I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next!!!” Daniereads87 , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An absolute page-turner … awesome… Loved .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A grand castle, a glass of Irish whiskey, a good book by the fire… and a rather mysterious murder? Historic Inishmore Castle is opening its doors for the first time, hosting a charming weekend of whiskey tasting and soda bread baking. Sisters Mercy and Lizzie McCarthy are badly in need of a break, but their relaxing trip takes a decidedly unrestful turn when Mercy finds fellow guest Father Brennen slumped over the desk in the library… Did he have one glass too many or did someone want him dead? Even more curiously, Mercy swiftly learns that the priest was no priest at all. So why was he searching through dusty old journals? Can the legend of Inishmore’s lost treasure possibly be true? Mercy’s suspicions of foul play are confirmed when another of their party is found drowned in the lake at the edge of the manor’s estate. It can’t be a coincidence! Someone in this idyllic Irish castle is up to no good and Mercy is determined to find out who’s behind it, accompanied by her reluctant fellow sleuth and beloved dog Mr. Poe . With a host of frightened guests and worried staff, and a storm closing in, Mercy soon has more suspects than bedrooms in the castle. Could it be the unconvincing nun, the busybody birdwatcher, or are the owners hiding something sinister? When Mercy realises there are secret passages in the walls, she thinks she might have cracked the case… but will she track the killer down, or will Inishmore be her resting place forever more? A completely delightful Irish cozy mystery, full of warmth and wit. Fans of Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor and Faith Martin will love Mercy McCarthy! See what readers are saying about Death at Inishmore Castle : “OMG… absolutely incredible page turning must read!! … Wow!!! … Absolutely blooming fantastic!!… had me hook, line and sinker from the first page… I could not put it down!!!… I read it in one sitting!!! ” Bookworm86 , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ A must-read! … Packed with red herrings, atmospheric suspense, and oodles of Irish charm… kept me hooked till the very end … Highly recommend! ” The Book Decoder , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I just absolutely love! … I read it in one sitting … The whole Agatha Christie vibe of a murder in a castle during a rainstorm was so fun!… really keeps you at the edge of your seat!… wonderful .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I just love this … You could quite easily sit there and binge read… Just fabulous! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic… amazing! … I love when a book keeps you guessing… kept me glued to the pages … Connelly does an excellent job of keeping you on edge, never quite letting you settle, and always pulling you deeper into the mystery.” The Dreaming with Open Eyes “ Ahhhh the suspense! … I just absolutely loved this! ” Library.F1.lover “ Twisty and entertaining! … Loved this! ” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Brilliant … I found myself reading this with my morning cup of tea and relaxing which is something I have not done in YEARS! ” Goodreads reviewer “ I absolutely love this series … a delight… I couldn’t put it down, I really really loved .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ In love with this series! … you cannot guess whodunit until the very end. Excellent! ” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Love, love, love! … fantastic… Make sure to grab a copy ASAP!… perfect… top notch and not to be missed! ” A Bookish Way of Life “I absolutely adored … I kept turning the pages – I can never put books in this series down! ” Book Frolic , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved … Brilliant … grabbed me and transported me… Agatha Christie fans will love .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐