A Time of Traitors – Tension so thick you can cut it with a knife!

From the blurb: It’s 1921, and LIAM MANNION is embroiled in the murky world of informers and spies; the IRA has announced a truce, and the British and Irish leaderships are taking their first tentative steps toward signing a treaty.

Liam and his fiancée, KATE, are tasked with finding republican rotten apples, some of whom are intent on foiling the fledgling peace talks. For Kate, the Brigade Intelligence Officer, that means asking awkward questions of trusted allies – questions that reveal a traitor. For Liam, it means travelling to London and collaborating with the British police to find a killer.

As the search unfolds, a devastating revelation from Liam’s past will make the hunt more personal–and deadly–than even he could imagine.

My review: I’ve told you before what a marvelous story-teller David Lawlor is. Well, here he is again with our old friend, Liam Mannion. The things he gets up to this time will have you writhing in anticipation. That is a promise!

David has crafted a tightly written story of intrigue and treachery. I suspected nearly every character of devious motives at one time or another. Several episodes were so surprising as to leave me slack-jawed. At one point, I suspected a particular twist but finally decided it wasn’t going to happen… much to my relief. It did though, and it cut me to my very heart and I’m still grieving over it.

This author has a gift for description. I could feel the wet pavements underfoot. I felt stifled by the press of workmen and shoppers moving in the streets. The smell of the fish brought in from the boats lingered in my nose long after he described it. Throughout the story he showed me the tale, allowing me to live it along with the characters.

I’ve developed a strong attachment to Liam Mannion. I feel deep sympathy for the ordeals he endures and I cheer loudly at his successes.

I give A Time of Traitors my unqualified highest recommendation. If you like a tale that’s well-woven around real history David Lawlor is your man and A Time of Traitors is your book. Get it today at Amazon.com and I guarantee you’ll be shaken right down to the marrow of your bones!

About the author: Associate Editor of The Herald newspaper in Ireland, David has written three historical fiction novels, Tan, The Golden Grave an A Time of Traitors, set in the 1920s during the Irish War of Independence and following the character Liam Mannion.

David is also a book editor – copy and content editing. Check out http://historywithatwist.wordpress.co… for further information.

David lives in Wicklow, Ireland, with his wife and four children.

Click the links for all of David’s books.

http://www.amazon.com/Tan-Story-Betrayal-Revenge-Mannion-ebook/dp/B00BFD4JF8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417799860&sr=8-2&keywords=david+lawlor

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Grave-Liam-Mannion-Story-ebook/dp/B00CFNEOCU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417799860&sr=8-3&keywords=david+lawlor

http://www.amazon.com/Time-Traitors-Liam-Mannion-Story-ebook/dp/B00O9GLJBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417799860&sr=8-1&keywords=david+lawlor

You can see what else David is up to by visiting him at his marvelous blog, History With A Twist, on Twitter, and at Goodreads.

About Ol' Big Jim

Jim L. Wright is a storyteller with a lifetime of experiences as colorful as the characters he creates. Born and raised in Piedmont, Alabama, Jim’s connection to the land, history, and people of the region runs deep. His debut novel New Yesterdays is set in his hometown, where he grew up listening to stories of the past—stories that sparked his imagination and curiosity for history. Today, Jim lives in Leeds, Alabama, with his husband Zeek, a tour operator who shares his passion for adventure and discovery. Known affectionately as “Ol’ Big Jim,” he has had a diverse career that includes time as a storekeeper, an embalmer, a hospital orderly, and a medical coder. There are even whispers—unconfirmed, of course—that he once played piano in a house of ill repute. No matter the job, one thing has remained constant: Jim is a teller of tales. His stories—sometimes humorous, sometimes thought-provoking—are often inspired by his unique life experiences. Many of these tales can be found on his popular blog, Ol’ Big Jim, where he continues to share his musings with a loyal readership. Jim’s adventures have taken him far beyond Alabama. For seven years, he lived in Amman, Jordan, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. His time there, spent in smoky coffee shops, enjoying a hookah and a cup of tea while scribbling in his ever-present notebook, deeply influenced his worldview and his writing. When Jim isn’t writing, he’s thinking about writing. His stories, whether tall tales from his past or imaginative reimagining is of historical events should read from his past or imaginative reimaginings of historical events, reflect a life lived fully and authentically. With New Yesterdays, Jim brings readers a rich tapestry of history, fantasy, and human connection. Visit his blog at www.olbigjim.com to read more of his stories, or follow him on social media to keep up with his latest musings and projects, one of which is a series that follows Bonita McCauley, an amateur detective who gets into some very sticky situations. His book, New Yesterdays, can be found at Amazon US, Amazon UK, Smashwords, and Barnes and Noble.

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