In 1950s Dublin, Quirke, a hard-drinking pathologist, goes on a search for his daughter's missing friend, April Latimer, who has scandalously disappeared. Alongside his old pal, Detective Inspector Hackett, Quirke uncovers dark truths about family dysfunction, religious cruelty, and racism. A thrilling crime novel fused with a touching portrayal of father-daughter love, Elegy for April by Benjamin Black is a must-read for fans of Irish mysteries.

A Novel (Quirke Book 3)

Elegy for April

Quirke is a surly pathologist in 1950s Dublin. Stumbling on a coverup, he finds himself investigating a vast plot--even though it puts him in danger. Black vividly evokes the historical setting in these intricate and psychologically complex thrillers. http://us.macmillan.com/series/Quirke