Borderlands

A Chilling Crime on the Border—A Detective Caught Between Worlds

Borderlands by Brian McGilloway is the powerful first novel in the Inspector Benedict Devlin series—a taut and atmospheric crime thriller set against the hauntingly beautiful yet politically charged Irish borderlands. With sharp prose and a gripping mystery, McGilloway delivers a debut that’s as emotionally complex as it is suspenseful.

A Murder That Uncovers More Than One Secret

When the body of a young woman is discovered near the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, Inspector Devlin is called to investigate. What at first seems like a tragic but isolated incident soon reveals connections to long-buried secrets, hidden relationships, and simmering tensions within the local community. As Devlin digs deeper, he must navigate not only the intricacies of the case but also the personal and political divisions that still linger in the region.

Compelling, Gritty, and Rich with Atmosphere

Borderlands marks the arrival of a major new voice in crime fiction. Brian McGilloway crafts a nuanced and layered mystery that explores justice, loyalty, and the moral ambiguities of policing a divided land. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Tana French, and Stuart Neville, this is