Pathologist Quirke lives in 1950s Dublin and investigates the tampering of a woman's corpse's records by his brother-in-law. His investigation leads to a plot involving the Catholic Church and members of his own family, putting Quirke in danger. This thrilling novel by John Banville blends vivid psychological insight with a dark, menacing atmosphere.

A Novel (Quirke (1))

Christine Falls

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

Christine Falls

A Novel (Quirke (1))

Benjamin Black