Review
'Reading Second Son is like using a camera with a fast shutter speed to follow a sequence of shots. The chapters are brief and intense, rapidly mounting layer unpon layer of intrigue. '...his flair for language is evident in every sentence, particularly in his use of verbs. He has a pitch-perfect ear for colloquialisms of both Irish and American expression. An absolute pleasure to read.' -- Irish Examiner Weekend 20050521 'Second Son is a terrific thriller that belts along at a rate of knots. '...the suspense is highwire.'Watch out for the movie.' -- The Sunday Tribune 20050508 'In Second Son he manages to combine a fast-paced thriller with a gentle and affectionate portrait of a beautiful but remote and isolated community...' 'It's a bit like reading Robert Ludlum crossed with John Millington Synge. -- Irish Independent 20050423 'A most confident first novel...A masterful debut...zips along at a terrific pace.' -- Irish Times 20050507 '...he has a poetic turn of phrase and uses language well in his debut novel.' 'This is excellent first outing with a hint of great things to come.' -- Ireland on Sunday 20050522
About the Author
Christy Kenneally is a well-known Irish TV presenter and scriptwriter. Christy presented RTE's 'No Frontiers' series and has been published on numerous occasions. "Maura's Boy", "The New Curate" and "Life After Loss" have all featured on Ireland's Bestseller list. Christy is married and lives in Dublin.
