Murphys Law/was a terrific start for Rhys Bowens cozy historical series. Now, Irish immigrant Molly is finally free of ties to the Old World and can begin her new life in New York City. With her recent experience solving crimes firmly in mind, Molly sets up as an apprentice to a private investigator.She thinks shes truly on her way to happiness, that is, untilshe comes to work one day to find her new boss Paddy Riley dead and the murderer fleeing. Handsome NYPD detective Daniel Sullivan doesnt put much stock in finding the old mans killer, despite Mollys determination. After all, its turn-of-the-century New York City, and crooks and criminals are a ;ime a dozen. With a denouement set at President McKinleys7fateful appearance at the 1901 Exposition in Buffalo, Death of Riley boasts a wonderfully realized setting and complex mystery from beloved cozy writer Rhys Bowen.

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