A Stolen Child

Maggie D'arcy Mysteries, Book 4

De: Sarah Stewart Taylor

Narrado por: Aoife McMahon

Sarah Stewart Taylor is known for her atmospheric portrayal of an American detective in Ireland, and her critically acclaimed series returns with A Stolen Child.

After months of training, former Long Island homicide detective Maggie D'arcy is now officially a Garda. She's finally settling into life in Ireland, and so is her teenage daughter, Lilly. Maggie may not be a detective yet, but she's happy with her community policing assignment in Dublin's Portobello neighborhood.

When she and her partner find former model and reality TV star Jade Elliot murdered—days after responding to a possible domestic violence disturbance at her apartment—they also discover Jade's toddler daughter missing. Shorthanded thanks to an investigation into a gangland murder in the neighborhood, Maggie's friend, Detective Inspector Roly Byrne, brings her onto his team to help find the missing child. But when a key discovery is made, the case only becomes more confusing—and more dangerous. Amidst a nationwide manhunt, Maggie and her colleagues must look deep into Jade's life—both personal and professional—to find a ruthless killer.

©2023 Sarah Stewart Taylor (P)2023 Tantor

Enjoyable Listen

A nice addition to the series, while it totally stands alone as well.
Great narration suited the story well.

Not Your Average Police Procedural

After months of training, former Long Island homicide detective Maggie D’arcy is now officially a Garda. She’s finally settling into life in Ireland and so is her teenage daughter, Lilly. Maggie may not be a detective yet, but she’s happy with her community policing assignment in Dublin's Portobello neighborhood.When she and her partner find former model and reality TV star Jade Elliot murdered—days after responding to a possible domestic violence disturbance at her apartment—they also discover Jade's toddler daughter missing. Shorthanded thanks to an investigation into a gangland murder in the neighborhood, Maggie’s friend, Detective Inspector Roly Byrne, brings her onto his team to help find the missing child. But when a key discovery is made, the case only becomes more confusing—and more dangerous. Amidst a nationwide manhunt, Maggie and her colleagues must look deep into Jade’s life—both personal and professional—to find a ruthless killer. Not your average police procedural, this outing in the series is one of the best. I really enjoy the evolution of the characters in this series and can't wait for more of Maggie.

Aoife McMahon was brilliant with the delivery of the story

Wonderful book.

I’ve really enjoyed this entire series, and the fourth book is no exception. Narration was great as well.

Pedestrian dialogue

I love this narrator and took a chance on this author. She’s not for me. I am about the journey not just the ending and yes, this has a twist ending, but the long hours of having to replay chapters just got repetitive and boring for me. So I’ve deleted more stories of this series from my wish list. Because I listen to another author who this narrator reads for, it made this story too tame for me I think. So if you’re a fan of this author, go for it. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t my cup of tea. I have no interest in an American in Ireland so this is on me and not the author.
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Best narrator - usually…

Will listen to anything Aoife McMahon narrates but… I don’t like her American accent. And I don’t really think it’s necessary for her to narrate the whole thing in an American accent, even though the main character is an American of Irish descent.