Christine Falls: A Novel (Quirke Book 1)

Name: Christine Falls: A Novel (Quirke Book 1)
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (3532 reviews)
Author: John Banville

by John Banville

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.1 (3,532)

4.1 stars from 3,532 reviews. Top 65% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

365 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by H. HoltPublished 2006-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love noir crime fiction with literary depth and don't mind a slow burn that rewards your patience.
You're drawn to morally grey characters navigating corrupt institutions, especially the Catholic Church's grip on Irish society.
You appreciate atmospheric writing that makes you feel the fog and dread of post-war Dublin as much as you follow the plot.

Maybe not for you if...

You want fast-paced whodunits with clear-cut heroes and villains rather than ambiguous, philosophical men wrestling with their demons.
You prefer contemporary settings and modern prose styles over period pieces with that deliberate, measured voice.
You're looking for a standalone mystery rather than book one of a series—you'll want to know Quirke's journey continues beyond this one.

About this book

Quirke is a pathologist and heavy drinker navigating 1950s Dublin, a city defined by secrecy and rigid social hierarchies. When he discovers his well-connected brother-in-law has falsified morgue records, Quirke begins investigating the body at the center of the deception: a mysterious woman named Christine Falls. Determined to identify her and uncover the circumstances of her death, Quirke's investigation expands into a transatlantic conspiracy that brings him into conflict with Dublin's most powerful institutions, including the Catholic Church and members of his own family. Originally published under the pseudonym Benjamin Black, this is John Banville's debut thriller.

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Currently #9,111 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 39% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 3,532 reviews

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