The Dead Yard A Novel [Paperback]

While on holiday in Spain, Michael Forsythe is arrested in the chaos of a soccer riot and hauled off to jail. Back on the wrong side of the law, the Belfast native has no hope of release -- until a seductive female British Intelligence Agent makes Michael an offer he can't refuse: Avoid jail time in a Mexican hellhole by taking on a special FBI assignment and infiltrating a dangerous Irish terrorist cell back in the States. Within hours Michael is thrust into the nightmarish world of madmen known for their distinctive brands of torture and revenge -- all while trying to hide his true identity. Coming face-toface with murder, deceit, and lustful desire in all the wrong places, Michael knows that in order to survive he must kill . . . or be killed.

McKinty has an ear for language and a taste for violence . . . a swiftly paced thriller. --The Miami Herald Captivating. --The Philadelphia Inquirer Shocking. --Booklist McKinty's literate, expertly crafted crime novel . . . confirms his place as one of his generation's leading talents. . . . Dennis Lehane fans will definitely be pleased. --Publishers Weekly(starred review)