The Mystery Of Mercy Close A Walsh Sister Novel

"I employ this thing called The Shovel List." "A shovel...?" "No. A Shovel List." "It's more of a conceptual thing. It's a list of all the people and things I hate so much that I want to hit them in the face with a shovel." Meet Helen - youngest of the Walsh sisters and a law unto herself. She's easily bored, has an inability to filter her thoughts and was fired from every job she ever had before she found her true calling as a private investigator. But times are tough for PIs and Helen's had no choice but to take on the search for AWOL boyband has-been Wayne Diffney - The Wacky One. It's not all bad this game of Where's Wayne. It may have brought her charming crook of an ex Jay Parker back into her life, but it's giving her an excuse to avoid the usual Walsh family dramas and the intense looks from her gorgeous boyfriend Artie that make her heart beat wildly with lust and panic in equal measure. But most of all it's an excellent distraction from the huge swarm of black vultures gathering over her head. If she hides out in her target's empty house on Mercy Close for long enough maybe they'll go away...But as Helen begins to unravel the mysteries secreted on Mercy Close she discovers a kindred spirit in a man unwilling to be found. Could someone be telling her to look a little closer to home...? Review When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own Daily Express Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius Daily Mail About the Author Marian Keyes, a preeminent writer of contemporary women′s fiction, is the internationally bestselling author of more than ten novels and two autobiographical works. She lives in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, with her husband. *** CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2022*** Discover the seriously funny, stunningly written novel about one woman's attempts to put her past behind her, from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups 'A brilliant, unusual, brave book . Confirms Keyes's place as one of our finest writers' Jojo Moyes _________ Meet Helen Walsh. Wasp-tongued private investigator Helen doesn't believe in love, fear or hot drinks. But when a missing persons case takes her into the dark, glamorous world of her dodgy ex, Jay Parker, she is drawn away from Artie Devlin, her distinctly unglamorous detective boyfriend. This isn't good news for Helen. For Jay's fame-hungry world is one of smoke and mirrors, and Helen is no longer sure what she's doing, or quite why she's doing it... To save herself from the brink, she'll have to start believing in something - and fast. But will it be fear? Or love? Love the Walsh sisters? Don't miss out on the eagerly awaited sequel to Rachel's Holiday: AGAIN, RACHEL . . . _________ 'Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius' Daily Mail 'Gut-bustingly funny' Independent on Sunday FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES 'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French 'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan 'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill 'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink 'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes 'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley 'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson 'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes 'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent 'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor 'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday Winner of 'Author of the Year' at the British Book Awards May 2022 The Mystery Of Mercy Close Is The Tale Of Strong And Sassy But Vulnerable, Private Detective Helen Walsh Who Is Looking For A Missing Person - But Can She Find Him Before She Loses Herself? 'i Have A Habit Of Taking Instant Dislikes To People. Simply Because It Saves Time . . .' Wasp-tongued Private Investigator Helen Walsh Doesn't Believe In Love, Fear, Depression Or Hot Drinks. But When A Missing Persons Case Takes Her Into The Dark, Glamorous World Of Her Dodgy Ex, Jay Parker, She Is Drawn Away From Artie Devlin, Her Distinctly Unglamorous Detective Boyfriend. Caught Between Smart, Stable Artie And Chaotic, Up-for-anything Jay - Two Different, But Equally Enticing Men - And Plagued By Her Own Black Doubts, Helen Finds She's Beginning To Believe In Something. But Is It Fear, Or Is It Love? 'a Brilliant, Unusual, Brave, Sexy, Book . . . Will Confirm Keyes's Place As One Of Our Finest Writers' Jojo Moyes 'gut-bustingly Funny' Independent On Sunday 'when It Comes To Writing Page-turners That Put A Smile On Your Face And Make You Think, Keyes Is In A Class Of Her Own' Daily Express 'zips Along With Engaging Characters, Fabulous Plotting And Spot-on Dialogue. Marian Keyes: What A Genius' Daily Mail A witty novel of second chances from internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes As the youngest of the five Walsh girls, Helen has had a tough time finding her way in the world?at thirty-three, she has her job as a private investigator that has proven less than fruitful and after losing her flat, she?s moved back in with Mammy Walsh. Her hunky new boyfriend, Artie, and his three adorable children are a great distraction, but his beautiful ex-wife lives a little too close for comfort. Meanwhile, Helen runs into her ex-boyfriend Jay Parker and reluctantly signs on to help him locate Wayne Diffney, the recently disappeared fourth member of Ireland?s biggest mid-nineties boy band, Laddz. Of the five Laddz, the Talented One has long gone on to better things, but the Cute One, the Gay One, and the Other One are all busily shunning carbs and rehearsing their reunion tour, and it?s Helen?s job to track down Wayne, the Wacky One. Wayne hasn?t left a trace, and Helen throws herself into the search wholeheartedly, leaving no stone unturned while watching her own life slowly fall apart, one unpaid bill at a time "I employ this thing called The Shovel List." "A shovel...?" "No. A Shovel List. It's more of a conceptual thing. It's a list of all the people and things I hate so much that I want to hit them in the face with a shovel." Helen Walsh doesn't believe in fear - it's just a thing invented by men to get all the money and good jobs - and yet she's sinking. Her work as a Private Investigator has dried up, her flat has been repossessed and now some old demons have resurfaced. Not least in the form of her charming but dodgy ex-boyfriend Jay Parker, who shows up with a missing persons case - the target: Wayne Diffney, the 'Wacky One' from boyband Laddz. Playing by her own rules, Helen is drawn into a dark and glamorous world, where her worst enemy is her own head and where increasingly the only person she feels connected to is Wayne, a man she's never even met. Utterly compelling, moving and very very funny, The Mystery of Mercy Close is unlike any novel you've ever read and Helen Walsh - courageous, vulnerable and wasp-tongued - is the perfect heroine for our times. Meet Helen, youngest of the Walsh sisters, black sheep of the family and a law unto herself. She was sacked from every job she ever had before she found her true calling as a private investigator. But times are tough for PIs and Helen's had no choice but to take on the case of missing boyband has-been Wayne Diffney