A Stolen Child (Maggie D'arcy #4) by Sarah Steward Taylor
Publication Date: June 20th 2023 by Minotaur Books
Pages: 352
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
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My
Thoughts:
Maggie D’arcy is now a proper Garda in Dublin investigating
the murder of a model/TV reality star in her flat. What’s more troubling is
that her two-year-old infant, Laurel, is missing. The clock is ticking because
with every hour that passes the likelihood of finding Laurel alive goes down significantly.
I was excited that Maggie is now a Garda, even though
working as a beat cop again was a little discouraging to her it’s a big step at
making detective. However, being that the department was shorthanded and Roly,
the detective in charge, knew her value she was invited to help with the case. Maggie
had good instincts and the experience they needed to figure out this case, and
it was a twisty one!
Conor and Maggie are still settling in together, mixing
their families, and so it wasn’t always smooth sailing, like real-life, but I’m
so happy they’re together!
I’ve loved this series from the very first book! I enjoy
that the setting is now in Ireland. The city of Dublin came alive with Ms. Taylor’s
writing. There’s a mystery to solve with each installment, but also the ongoing
story of Maggie and her relationships with Conor, her daughter Lilly, and her career
as a police detective. It’s been an exciting journey and one that’s best
started from the beginning. I’d recommend the series to any fan of police/crime
procedurals with a strong personal aspect!
4 Stars
Sarah Stewart Taylor is known for her atmospheric portrayal of an American detective in Ireland, and her critically acclaimed series returns with A Stolen Child.
After months of training, former Long Island homicide detective Maggie D’arcy is now officially a Garda. She’s finally settling into life in Ireland and so is her teenage daughter, Lilly. Maggie may not be a detective yet, but she’s happy with her community policing assignment in Dublin's Portobello neighborhood.
When she and her partner find former model and reality tv star Jade Elliot murdered—days after responding to a possible domestic violence disturbance at her apartment—they also discover Jade's toddler daughter missing. Shorthanded thanks to an investigation into a gangland murder in the neighborhood, Maggie’s friend, Detective Inspector Roly Byrne, brings her onto his team to help find the missing child. But when a key discovery is made, the case only becomes more confusing—and more dangerous. Amidst a nationwide manhunt, Maggie and her colleagues must look deep into Jade’s life—both personal and professional—to find a ruthless killer.
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Is it better to start with the first book in this series, or can you just jump in with this one?
ReplyDeleteIt's better to start at the beginning. It's wonderful on audio, too!
DeleteI hope she was able to find the baby.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was hoping for too!
DeleteI have read book series where the location is Ireland. This sounds like a good book and I love the cover.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
I love Ireland as a setting. The series is one of my favorites!
DeleteExcellent review! I've been enjoying this series.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
It's a good one!
DeleteThis sounds like a great series to dive into.
ReplyDeleteI love Irish settings! This sounds like an excellent series.
ReplyDeleteI love the entire sound of this one. The aspect of her working her way up toward being a detective adds a unique ripple to the story.
ReplyDeleteOoh this looks awesome, I'll have to check out the first one.
ReplyDeleteAsh @ Essentially Ash
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This looks good and I love the setting. I will check to see if my library has book one.
ReplyDeleteMaggie sounds like a captivating character, and it must be rewarding for you to see her moving forward in this new obok
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a series that I would enjoy. I will have to keep it in mind!
ReplyDeleteThe setting sounds great! Good to know you're enjoying this series.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Taylor does a great job in blending both the procedural and the personal aspects. I'm already intrigued about what happened to the baby.
ReplyDeleteI am very picky with my mysteries, like 90% is a no no, but this could sway me
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