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Book Review of Death of Riley (Molly Murphy, Bk 2)

Death of Riley (Molly Murphy, Bk 2)
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Molly Murphy has finally begun to forget the unpleasant murder of a would-be rapist back in Ireland, and is finally free to begin her life in New York City. Given her experiences so far in the New World, Molly has decided that her first order of business is to become a private investigator, a people finder of sorts, working for families in Europe who've lost touch with relatives in America.

Paddy Riley is a tough old Cockney P.I. who specializes in divorce work, and with a little persuasion he's ready to take on Molly as an apprentice. It's not exactly what she imagined, but she plans to make the most of it. That is, until she comes in to work one day to find her new world turned upside down and all expectations for her professional life suddenly up in the air.

Before long, Molly has set off on a journey that will take her through the back alleys of Manhattan and into the bars and lounges of the literary scene. It's quite an eye-opening turn for innocent young Molly who has no idea of the danger her pursuit may bring.