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Coakley, Tadhg

Tadhg Coakley, a celebrated Irish author from Mallow, is now living in Cork with his wife, Ciara. His debut, 'The First Sunday in September' (2018), earned critical acclaim and won the Mercier Press fiction prize. He continued his success with 'Whatever It Takes' (2020), the chosen book for Cork’s 2020 One City, One Book. Coakley's versatility spans genres, evident in his co-authored autobiography 'Everything' about Denis Coughlan (Hero Books, 2020) and his gripping thriller 'Before He Kills Again' (Mercier Press, 2023). Coakley, a University College Cork alumnus, is also a renowned contributor to top publications such as The Stinging Fly, The Winter Papers, The Irish Examiner and The Irish Times.

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The First Sunday in September With its unique subject matter and structure akin to Donal Ryan’s The Spinning Heart, The First Sunday in September is a must-read. Tadhg Coakley wonderfully captures the excitement of All-Ireland day. €14.99
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Before He Kills Again As the sun sets on the bustling streets of Cork city, a young woman lies brutally murdered in her own home. Former inter-county hurler turned detective Garda Tim Collins, and his new partner Deirdre Dempsey are tasked with solving the case. As they dig deeper, they uncover a sinister plot to attack more women. Against the clock and with a fierce commitment to stop the violence, Collins and Dempsey race to find the perpetrator before he kills again. But when one of Ireland's most dangerous criminals shows up in Collins' hometown of West Cork, that case becomes personal. Witnessing a vicious murder pushes him to the brink. As the investigation explodes in a brutal showdown, we see a different side of Collins as he questions how far he will go to seek justice. With a strong sense of place and a shocking double climax, this second instalment of the Tim Collins series is a gripping and thrilling read. €16.99
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Dark Streets

'Coakley delivers yet another hard-hitting assured thriller' — Catherine Kirwan


Detective Tim Collins thought he knew every corner of Cork City, but lurking between the city's fabled lanes lies a world he's unprepared for.

A series of harrowing crimes —neglected by the very police force sworn to protect —has the most vulnerable people in the city on edge. Known for his relentless pursuit of the truth, Collins is drawn into the heart of the city’s darkest alleys.

As Collins digs deeper, the line between justice and revenge fades. Trust becomes a luxury he can't afford as allies turn to adversaries and the truth he seeks slips further away. The streets he once navigated confidently now hold secrets that challenge everything he knows. The investigation forces him to confront the demons of his haunted past—a past rooted in his formative years at University College Cork making him question the nature of justice and the path he has chosen in its pursuit.

As the story unfolds, Tim must decide how far he will go to uncover the truth and whether redemption lies at the end of the road. The question remains: Can one man make a difference?


Experience the brutal and blood-soaked world of Detective Tim Collins in the third instalment of this riveting series. Filled with unforeseen twists, this book promises a visceral journey that will hold you in suspense from beginning to end.

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Whatever it Takes Set in Cork city, Detective Garda Collins is at war with the leading local criminal, Dominic Molloy. Unwilling to accept the human degradation caused by Molloy’s drugs, violence and prostitution. He has made up his mind to bring Molloy down, but just how far is he willing to go to make that happen? What is he willing to do and what fall-out will ensue for himself and his garda colleagues? This tense crime novel (the first in a series featuring Collins) tells the story of two immovable forces colliding. Something has to give. Running out of time before the murder of two teenagers becomes inevitable, and with a traitor in the garda station feeding information back to Molloy, Collins takes his battle to new heights. He is determined to win, whatever the cost, whatever it takes. €16.99
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