Bücher von Mick Donnellan

John-joe is engaged but he doesn't want to get married. He's not sure how to break this to Karen. Then he meets Marilyn at the stag night in Madrid. They spend a steamy night together and everything changes. Now the wedding is cancelled, the police want to talk to him about a double murder, and the phone is ringing with mysterious requests to come to London. John-joe suddenly finds himself in a surreal world, full of unusual characters and extreme danger, with no obvious way out. Met with impossible choices, he can only trust the alluring woman that offers all the answers - but at what cost? Set in Athlone, heart of the Irish midlands, Mick Donnellan's fourth novel is an erotic story of love, loss, betrayal, and passion. Rich in both comedy and tragedy the story thunders along with unexpected twists and ominous turns that culminate in a devastating climax.

The Dead Soup, Mick Donnellan's fifth work work of fiction,is a collection of award-winning short stories. Centred around tragic tales and character driven moments, we are presented with a collection of unforgettable writing that will, at times, leave the reader heartbroken and others, laughing out loud. Set primarily between the west of Ireland and the midlands, the stories revolve around a myriad of themes including alcoholic guards, dystopian futures and plenty of scam artists and down and outs.- True to his signature style, Donnellan keeps the locations local with incisive observations around well-known haunts such as Ballinrobe, Galway city and Athlone.With razor sharp dialogue, and a keen eye for the quirk of the Irish character, there is plenty to digest in this eclectic mix of stylistic fiction. Touching on issues of addiction, racism and social inequality, Donnellan illuminates the ironic edge of the modern personality, always exploring the grey areas of what's right and wrong, in an ever evolving world of dying morality with no substitute - except for the variable instincts of human nature and commercial worship.

Fisherman's Blues is the outstanding new novel from Irish playwright and screenwriter, Mick Donnellan. Fresh in its language, vivid in its descriptions, the book sings with the signature style of Donnellan's previous work. Delving into the lives of drinkers, lovers, thieves and scam artists, the plot hinges on the chaotic lives of three unlikely friends and their attempt to save their missing girlfriends while unintentionally ruining the plans of a major criminal. Coupled with a breath-taking rollercoaster of magical realism, this is an unforgettable story told from a uniquely Irish perspective.

Charlie, recovering alcoholic and pickpocket, steals El Nino's wallet and then falls in love with her. Dark and edgy with crisp fresh dialogue, this is a novel that engages the reader from the first line right through to the powerful finish. With flavours of Dashiel Hammet and Micky Spillane, the author never loses sight of his own locality and the poetry of Ireland's West is always fresh on the page. Everything from the bustle of Galway city, to the curious streets of Ballinrobe bounces off the book vivid imagery and lyrical description.