Patrick Dunne

Irischer Autor der Gegenwart. - In einer Kirche außerhalb von Dublin wird ein grausamer Mord begangen. Inmitten brennender Kerzen liegt ein Mädchen verblutet auf dem Altar, in seiner Wange steckt eine keltische Brosche. Elemente aus keltischen und christlichen Ritualen lassen den Priester Liam Lavelle, Spezialist für moderne Sekten, vermuten, dass hinter dem Mord eine Sekte steckt. Gemeinsam mit der Kunstjournalistin Jane Wade, deren Schwester sich vor einigen Jahren einer Sekte anschloss, sucht er nach möglichen Zusammenhängen. Doch dann geschieht ein zweiter Mord ...

Die Keltennadel

Uncover the deadly secrets hidden behind impenetrable walls in A Carol for the Dead, the first Illaun Bowe crime thriller by bestselling master of Irish crime fiction Patrick Dunne December 16, dead midwinter. A light dusting of snow is falling over Newgrange, an innocent white to cover the dark soil. A small group is huddled around a shallow grave, dug out of the earth, one of them reaching out to touch what lies inside … When an ancient female body is discovered in a peat bog close to the megalithic tomb of Newgrange, archaeologist Illaun Bowe hopes it is the career-boosting find she’s been searching for. But the body she finds is like none she’s encountered before – its eyes have been gouged out, its throat slashed and there is a sprinkling of holly berries in the earth beside it. Who could have subjected it to such a grotesque and violent end? Hoping the brutalised body will provide much-needed scientific data on the rituals of the pre-Celtic people who built the famous Boyne Valley necropolis, Illaun begins her research in an area full of supernatural history and ghost stories, encountering shady property developers, mysterious locals and, most interestingly of all, a secluded convent that doesn’t appear on any maps. And then the murders begin. One by one, those who were with Illaun at the site are picked off: eyes gouged out, mouths stuffed with holly. It would seem that there are more than bodies buried in the ancient soil … and someone is prepared to go to any lengths to safeguard them … Gripping, clever and unpredictable, A Carol for the Dead is a captivating and suspense-filled thriller by internationally renowned crime writer Patrick Dunne. Contemporary murders are intertwined with ancient Celtic mysteries in an intoxicating web of spine-tingling conspiracies. You won’t be able to put it down! The past always comes back to haunt us … Praise for Patrick Dunne Dunne may be the next big thing in the thriller field out of Ireland. Irish Independent [Patrick Dunne], in his multi-layered novels, explores the darker recesses of the human psyche where his plots are powered by the mysterious and the macabre and include strange happenings in such places as ‘plague pits’ and cemeteries. The Meath Chronicle A Carol for the Dead is a very exciting crime novel; it is filled with unexpected turns, which keeps you on the edge of your seat until the surprising ending. The Crime House Archaeologist Illaun Bowe is the character charged with uncovering a complicated and many-layered plot which takes so many turns that it leaves the reader's head spinning. The Irish Emigrant … attractively-drawn heroine Illaun Bowe neatly combines archaeology, medieval history and current sociological tensions in Ireland in an absorbing read. Irish Independent

A Gripping Irish Mystery of Murder, Intrigue and Conspiracy

A Carol for the Dead – Illaun Bowe Crime Thriller #1

There seems to be little training for running board meetings other than on the job, but increasing regulation and complexity make the board member's task more challenging by the day. Dunne offers step-by-step guidance on all aspects of board meetings.

How to Get the Most from Them

Running Board Meetings

Glynis D Morris

The Non-executive Directors Handbook is an indispensable guide that deals with the changing role and responsibilities of the Non-Executive Director in companies today. It recognises the increasing importance of the position, the growing pressures on Non-Executive Directors and the need for full compliance with the latest legislation and regulation in order to avoid heavy fines and penalties. This book provides practical information and guidance on all aspects of the role. Written specially for and about non-executive directors the book incorporates useful checklists and summaries. Updated material includes: corporate strategy; risk management; ethics (Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI)); governance (covers current version of the Combined Code); how to improve a company's efficiency and effectiveness; International Standards on Auditing (ISAs); and updates for recent developments of the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Best-practice guidelines on all the duties and responsibilities of non-executive directors Full coverage of corporate strategy, risk management, ethics (especially in line with Global Reporting Initiative [GRI] guidelines), and governance Shows how to improve a company's efficiency and effectiveness

Non-Executive Director's Handbook

A gruesome summer crimewave in the Boyne Valley complete with ritual murders and a mysterious plague-bringing Madonna – intrepid archaeologist Illaun Bowe is back in Irish king of crime Patrick Dunne’s spine-tingling The Lazarus Bell! ‘It’s not what you think,’ he rasped, his tongue dry and clicking inside his mouth. A look of fear had invaded his eyes. I came as close as I dared. His voice dropped to a barely detectable whisper. ‘It’s worse … far worse.’ A beautiful carved wooden Madonna, sealed tightly into a lead coffin, is discovered in a plague graveyard in the sleepy village of Castleboyne in Ireland – a fascinating but routine call-out for archaeologist Illaun Bowe. That is, until they take the coffin out of the ground and a black liquid oozes out from the casing, accidentally spilling over one of the workers. Within 24 hours, his skin breaks out in pus-filled lesions, and his organs fail, one by one … Soon hysteria breaks out in Castleboyne, with a quarantine imposed on the town by the Department of Health and nasty tabloid speculation that the disease has been brought to the area by the new immigrant population. Illaun has to get to the bottom of what was in the coffin to reassure herself that a deadly disease hasn’t been unleashed upon the community because of her carelessness. Then a young boy is brought into the hospital, with the same symptoms as Terry … As the summer temperatures soar, the hysteria is fuelled by the finding of a torso floating in the River Boyne, an African woman killed for ritual purposes. Meanwhile, someone is making it dangerously clear to Illaun that they want that statue … Dive into The Lazarus Bell, another heart-stopping macabre thriller from internationally bestselling author Patrick Dunne. Full of twists, turns and uncovered conspiracies, join archaeologist Illaun Bowe in this unpredictable, atmospheric novel guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Who knew archaeology could be so interesting – and dangerous? Praise for Patrick Dunne Dunne may be the next big thing in the thriller field out of Ireland. Irish Independent [Patrick Dunne], in his multi-layered novels, explores the darker recesses of the human psyche where his plots are powered by the mysterious and the macabre and include strange happenings in such places as ‘plague pits’ and cemeteries. The Meath Chronicle A gripping thriller Books Ireland … attractively-drawn heroine Illaun Bowe neatly combines archaeology, medieval history and current sociological tensions in Ireland in an absorbing read. Irish Independent

An Irish Murder Mystery

The Lazarus Bell – Illaun Bowe Crime Thriller #2

Lucius Roy Holbrook

The Mess Sergeant's Handbook

Eine alter Fluch erwacht zu neuem Leben ... Ein amerikanischer Fernsehproduzent soll in der alten Mayastadt Yucatán eine spektakuläre Sonnenkonstellation filmen. Doch am Tag davor wird er geköpft aufgefunden ... Die Spur führt zu einem heiligen Opferbrunnen im Innersten der Ruinen. Einst stiessen die Maya dort ihre Menschenopfer hinab - sollte hier auch der Kopf des Ermordeten zu finden sein? Die Meeresbiologin Jessica Madison und der Taucher Ken Arnold wagen sich bis in die Tiefen des Brunnens. Doch ihr Tauchgang hat schreckliche Folgen, die bald ganz Mexiko und Florida bedrohen ... Patrick Dunne, geboren in Dublin, studierte zwar Literatur, wollte jedoch ursprünglich Musiker werden. Heute blickt er auf über zwanzig Jahre als renommierter Regisseur und Produzent beim irischen Rundfunk und Fernsehen zurück. Ausserdem gehört er mit Bestsellern wie 'Die Keltennadel', 'Keltengrab' und 'Die Opferstätte' zu den erfolgreichsten Autoren Irlands.

Das Maya-Ritual

Roman

Boards provides a practical, realistic, thought-provoking and useful guide to life as a board member. It is split into three areas, Purpose, People and Process reflecting the three key areas of concern for any board. This is combined with the fourth section which sets out a series of real-life dilemmas for readers to practice on, making this book an ideal companion for anyone who is an aspirant, novice or seasoned board member. Drawing on Patricks extensive range of experience working with and on boards in many sectors, in the UK and internationally, it is equally applicable to business, charities and social enterprises, professional services firms, public bodies and universities. The book is also written in a highly accessible and engaging style that brings life and fun to what is a very serious topic.

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