A haunting murder mystery set in 1950s Dublin. Pathologist Quirke and Inspector Hackett must navigate a world of buried secrets and untrustworthy police to solve the brutal crime. As they delve deeper, they uncover the dark heart of the city: the church. But Quirke's personal demons and his daughter's mysterious stalker may prove to be their greatest challenges yet.

A Quirke Novel

Holy Orders

Quirke is a surly pathologist in 1950s Dublin. Stumbling on a coverup, he finds himself investigating a vast plot--even though it puts him in danger. Black vividly evokes the historical setting in these intricate and psychologically complex thrillers. http://us.macmillan.com/series/Quirke

Holy Orders

A Quirke Novel

Benjamin Black