beckyreads2's review against another edition
4.0
Good story! Great writing and an interesting plot make this a win for anyone who likes mysteries.
mermahoney's review
3.0
I enjoyed much about this book. I liked the multiple interesting women characters and reading about New York City at this time particularly seeing different immigrant groups. However, this was the first book of this series that I read (picked up at a used book store) and it was probably not the best introduction to the series. It referred very heavily to previous book(s?) often without advancing the story of this book. I also felt that things really didn't get rolling until almost halfway through. I still might give the series another chance since I liked the main character a lot, but I will try for one of the earlier books in the series.
nitabee's review against another edition
3.0
Daniel is in jail, for accepting a bribe, and he reaches out to Molly. She's been determined to avoid him, after they were intimate in the last book and she then discovered him with Arabella Norton, his fiancee with whom he'd promised to cut ties, but she relents once she finds out he's in jail. Molly has a hunch his imprisonment is connected to one of the cases he was working on, and she eventually discovers it's due to the
In a sad story line, Molly finds herself pregnant from her last encounter with Daniel. She considers an abortion but winds up leaving the woman's house, unable to go through with it. She's in danger at the end of the book, trying to escape Carter, and winds up having a miscarriage.
Spoiler
Eastside Ripper case, a killer who's been targeting prostitutes. She winds up befriending Police Matron Sabella Goodwin, who turns out to be a rather good person to know. Sabella and Molly agree on a great many things, and Sabella can uncover info Molly couldn't find out on her own. In a side plot, Arabella comes to Molly for help locating her BFF who's disappeared - it seems the lady has jilted her fiance and run off with another man, but Arabella doesn't buy it. The cases turn out to be intersected, as the fiance is a police detective named Carter. Arabella's friend is missing because Carter has her killed, not wanting to be committed to her. He has a partnership with a psychopath who works in one of the Coney Island side shows, and they're the Eastside Ripper.In a sad story line, Molly finds herself pregnant from her last encounter with Daniel. She considers an abortion but winds up leaving the woman's house, unable to go through with it. She's in danger at the end of the book, trying to escape Carter, and winds up having a miscarriage
suzze's review against another edition
3.0
I am embarrassed that it took me 10 months to read this! I should have learned last year with R is for Ricochet, that, if I leave a book next to my bed, it will take FOREVER to read it. Because I am tired, I am lucky if I read one chapter, and, again because I am tired, I lose interest. This title also seemed to get VERY slow in the middle, and I was never compelled to really delve into it. Today I brought it downstairs to 'the real world', got really interested in the last 100 pages and really liked the ending. Rhys, if you read this, I promise I'll read the next one in a timely manner. LOL
nikkitadcomeau's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Oh Danny Boy
4 Stars
When New York police captain Daniel Sullivan is arrested for taking bribes, he turns to fledgling PI Molly Murphy for help. Despite Daniel's past actions, Molly cannot leave him to rot in jail and sets out to prove he was framed. Soon she finds herself investigting several leads from horse doping, to illegal prizefighting to missing girls and even a serial killer plaguing the streets of the East Side.
While it has been a while since I read the last book, it is easy to get back into the swing of things.
Molly is a charming heroine, but she is still running around without much knowledge or skill and more often than not stumbles on the truth quite accidentally. Nevertheless, the mystery is intriguing albeit darker than some of the previous cases.
The serial killer plot is disturbing and highlights an issue that persists well into the 21st century, i.e., the idea that murdered prostitutes are somehow less deserving of justice. The eventual explanation is believable, and the climax and resolution are exciting and suspenseful.
Molly and Daniel's relationship remains the weakest aspect of the series. Given his behavior and the events in this book, it is difficult to see how they will be able to reconcile their differences. There really needs to be an excellent amount of groveling if he is to redeem himself.
Overall, it is fun getting back into the series and I look forward to the next installment.
4 Stars
When New York police captain Daniel Sullivan is arrested for taking bribes, he turns to fledgling PI Molly Murphy for help. Despite Daniel's past actions, Molly cannot leave him to rot in jail and sets out to prove he was framed. Soon she finds herself investigting several leads from horse doping, to illegal prizefighting to missing girls and even a serial killer plaguing the streets of the East Side.
While it has been a while since I read the last book, it is easy to get back into the swing of things.
Molly is a charming heroine, but she is still running around without much knowledge or skill and more often than not stumbles on the truth quite accidentally. Nevertheless, the mystery is intriguing albeit darker than some of the previous cases.
The serial killer plot is disturbing and highlights an issue that persists well into the 21st century, i.e., the idea that murdered prostitutes are somehow less deserving of justice. The eventual explanation is believable, and the climax and resolution are exciting and suspenseful.
Molly and Daniel's relationship remains the weakest aspect of the series. Given his behavior and the events in this book, it is difficult to see how they will be able to reconcile their differences. There really needs to be an excellent amount of groveling if he is to redeem himself.
Overall, it is fun getting back into the series and I look forward to the next installment.
erinstjames's review against another edition
5.0
This one was a page turner! There were 3 cases going on simultaneously and as they started to intertwine things really got going. I didn't think they were going to be able to sum everything up when I noticed how little pages I had left and still not one of the cases had been solved.
I do think she should have taken a fee from Arabella though- she did solve what she asked her to why not receive payment?
I know Daniel is in jail for the whole book but as always I do wish there was more of him.
SpOILER
I didn't like how Molly was pregnant. It did nothing to add to the story especially since she lost it and never tells Daniel. Even without the pregnancy she knew she loved Daniel.
I do think she should have taken a fee from Arabella though- she did solve what she asked her to why not receive payment?
I know Daniel is in jail for the whole book but as always I do wish there was more of him.
SpOILER
I didn't like how Molly was pregnant. It did nothing to add to the story especially since she lost it and never tells Daniel. Even without the pregnancy she knew she loved Daniel.
luffy79's review against another edition
3.0
Books are starting to feel as empty as films as far as I'm concerned. I'm missing too much wordplay and repartee and I'm not able to extract the most of the books that I chose. Take the title 'Death Of Riley' for example. It's derived from an expression 'life of Riley'. I didn't know that until I read Oh Danny Boy, which is itself a referencing title to a song. Yet again, take the example of the Ryan O'Hare character, who is a flaming bisexual metrosexual ahead of his time. He's supposed to be this very witty persona, larger than life. To me he doesn't come across as vibrant. That's because I'm missing too much of the dialog and the jokes. I'm at a crossroad here. Books are turning to be as unimportant as movies. What to do? I must think.
jenilyn's review against another edition
3.0
Argh. Molly is annoying me. She needs to kick Daniel to the curb OR, you know, actually talk to him.