“With its evocative Dublin setting, lyrical prose, tough but sympathetic heroine, and a killer twist in the plot, Sarah Stewart Taylor’s The Mountains Wild should top everyone’s must-read lists this year!” — New York Times bestselling author Deborah Crombie In a series debut for fans of Tana French and Kate Atkinson, set in Dublin and New York, homicide detective Maggie D’arcy finally tackles … detective Maggie D’arcy finally tackles the case that changed the course of her life.
Twenty-three years ago, Maggie D’arcy’s family received a call from the Dublin police. Her cousin Erin has been missing for several days. Maggie herself spent weeks in Ireland, trying to track Erin’s movements, working beside the police. But it was to no avail: no trace of her was ever found.
The experience inspired Maggie to become a cop. Now, back on Long Island, more than 20 years have passed. Maggie is a detective and a divorced mother of a teenager. When the Gardaà call to say that Erin’s scarf has been found and another young woman has gone missing, Maggie returns to Ireland, awakening all the complicated feelings from the first trip. The despair and frustration of not knowing what happened to Erin. Her attraction to Erin’s coworker, now a professor, who never fully explained their relationship. And her determination to solve the case, once and for all.
A lyrical, deeply drawn portrait of a woman – and a country – over two decades – The Mountains Wild introduces a compelling new mystery series from a mesmerizing author.
more
What I liked: I partly chose this book because it took place in Ireland. I loved reading about the scenery and the culture and history of Ireland. The characters were well developed and the wonderful plot is the only thing that kept me going in this book. I had to know what happened!
What I didn’t like: the writing. It was slow repetitive and seemed to drag a lot. It failed to keep my attention so I kept wandering to other things and had to keep rereading what I had just read. Were it not for the plot I doubt I would have been able to finish
I didn’t “hate” the book, just didn’t love it either.
Giving the book 3 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley, the Author and publisher for an ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
thriller, suspense, Ireland, family, law-enforcement, mystery, cold-case
Not one to listen to while driving. Too many entwined characters and the story flips between 1996 and 2016 with memories back to childhood.
Everything about the story is good and well done. The characters are engaging and the mystery is tight, twisty, and filled with misdirection and red herrings. The known survivor is Maggie who has become homicide detective in Long Island and the one missing these past twenty years is her free spirited cousin Erin who was also her best friend until her untimely disappearance. Then comes a call in 2016 from the Gardai in Ireland that changes everyone. No spoilers. I loved it even though it kept me riveted til too late.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Thank you!