A Death in Summer

In "A Death in Summer," a violent end befalls Dublin's powerful newspaper tycoon Richard Jewell, igniting a mystery that Detective Inspector Hackett and his friend Quirke must unravel. As they investigate whether Jewell's death is a suicide or murder, they navigate a web of intrigue involving his enigmatic wife, grief-stricken sister, and Quirke’s assistant, David Sinclair, who is entangled in a budding romance with Quirke's daughter. Set against a sweltering summer backdrop, this tightly woven tale unearths the risky undercurrents of wealth and power in Dublin while putting Quirke's own safety at stake.