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Irish Eyes: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (Nuala Anne McGrail Novels)

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In Chicago, Nuala Anne McGrail and her spouse Dermot love their infant Nelliecoyne, who shares many of the fey-like powers her mother possesses. At the same time that she finds family bliss, Nuala is enjoying popularity as a recording folksinger. However, her near perfect world comes under siege by an obsessed DJ, Nick Farmer, who wants to destroy Nuala's career and legally have Nelliecoyne taken away from her loving parents.

While preparing for war with her radio foe, Nuala and her daughter share a psychic experience on the shores of Lake Michigan. Nuala "sees" the century old sinking of a ship containing many members of an ancient order. With Dermot's help, Nuala researches the Irish heritage in the Windy City thinking it is linked to what went down with that ship. She also valiantly fights to preserve her loving family from Farmer's odious tirades.

The return of Nuala Anne McGrail is more than just good luck for readers. The audience knows they are in for a weird, but wonderful tale about fascinating characters. Nuala and Dermot retain their charm especially when they dote on an infant with psychic powers. The story line is entertaining in a strange sort of way, bringing insight into the history of the Irish along the shores of Lake Michigan. Like with his previous bestsellers IRISH GOLD and IRISH MIST, IRISH EYES will surely shine down on Mr. Greeley for another triumphant tale.

Harriet Klausner

I've just been introduced to Nuala & Dermott--where have I been! I am hooked now, however, and am going back in time to read Irish Gold & Irish Lace to start. Father Greeley has created two wonderful characters in Nuala & Dermott, the language is, as one would expect, typical of Irish-Americans, as is the portrayal of the woman being of strong character. I was tickled by his honest portrayal of Dermott's mixed feelings about their new little baby, and the worry it was causing his precious wife. I was fascinated by the history of the Great Lakes shared in this book, and realized how little I know of other, not so famous shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. So, as well as going back and reading more of Nuala & Dermott, I am going to read up on Great Lakes History as well. Tis a fine thing when an author inspires one to read more about it, tis!

This book is one of the best books I have read in a long long time. The way the writer writes about Naula and Dermot's love, is astounding. Then mixing in what it's like for them to a child, and a protective dog. Then the mystery they wanted/needed to figure was great.

I checked out the books in this series from my local library first. It didn't take me long to realize that I would read the books in this series many times. So I bought the entire series (qualified for an Amazon discount!). The characters are beautifully written and I love the parallel mysteries that Nuala Anne, her husband and his family find themselves drawn into. I would urge folks to read every book in the series and read them in sequence. If you are a fan of good mysteries and enjoy a birds-eye view of the love of this family deepen over time this is the series for you. This is so well written, that even if you have never traveled to Ireland you would feel like you have been there many times through these books.

I purchased the above product. It was in very good shape upon receiving it. I received this product very quickly. I am very satified with the product and service I have received.

A very interesting plot line in this delightful addition to the saga of Dermott & Nuala is a history of cruise ships on the Great Lakes. I found myself humming o/~ the legend lives on from the Chippewa on down ... when the gales of November come early ... does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"

I have tried to read 3 novels of Greeley's Nuala Anne McGrail Series and quite frankly I did not get past 3 to 5 chapters before I could no longer take the "Irish Overkill." This fascination with the Irish goes way past "normal" fiction. One cannot reasonably cast the character within the boundaries of fiction. The Irish do not possess anything better or less than other cultures and perhaps Fr. Greeley could research the treasure of other cultures with as much enthusiam as he wishes the Irish possessed. Greeley is a fine novelist and wonderful story-teller, he does not need to fill page after page of abberated nonsense about a culture that in reality has alot of beauty but reading one of Greeley's McGrail novels will definitely turn one off of the Irish.

Look, much is made of the fact that Fiona is pure white. So we have a charcoal Irish Wolfhound on the cover. Hunh? Can't be Fiona. OK, a small mistake, get over it. This story is about GRACE, and one significant part is the distinction of human parents and animal(read Fiona)parents. Get the dog right or pedants like me will miss the more important points. Father Greeley has said, 'read my memoirs to learn what has happened to me, read my novels to learn about me." Let's get these details right or we will never learn about him. The little story that surrounds the grace part is not as compelling as some he has written. Still, the love of Nuala Anne, Dermot and now Mary Anne will keep readers coming back for more.