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Book review: Marie Cassidy whodunnit has whiff of autobiography about it

Former state pathologist has used her experience in the field to write a deft, if not terribly original, crime thriller

Marie Cassidy: The former state pathologist is writing about what she knows

When the body of popular true crime podcaster Rachel Reece is found in the Phoenix Park, the Garda have their number one suspect immediately. But state pathologist Dr Terry O’Brien isn’t convinced that the police detectives are on the right track and suspects that the violent murder of the young woman could be linked to a series of cold cases. Does Ireland have a serial killer on the loose and can they be stopped before ...