A review by cpt_tusktooth
Black Irish by Stephan Talty

3.0

A serial killer is loose in Buffalo, NY. Yes, this book is set in Buffalo and, believe it or not, that's part of its charm. The author does an excellent job of portraying the desperation and provincialism of the city. Absalom Kearney makes a compelling and sympathetic protagonist. Unfortunately, I found the plot a bit predictable for my taste in mysteries, otherwise the rating would be higher.