Dance With the Dead by James Nally.
A PC Donal Lynch Thriller.
Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London’s red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.
PC Donal lands himself a place on the murder squad just as his unconventional brother, journalist Finton, unearths the secret double life of Elizabeth.
The bodies mount, each clinging to the strands of hair belonging to the previous victim. The police are convinced it’s the act of a serial killer. But how does Donal convince them it’s not?
The only people he can trust are the victims he dances with in his dreams.
Really enjoyable read. I love this series. 4*.

This is the first book i have read in this series and i will look forward to reading more.

A great cast of well rounded characters with plenty of grit, twists and turns.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy for an honest review

Strange yet intriguing story of murders and possible lRA links. Two women have been discovered and there’s fears of more. Detective Constable Donal Lynch from Ireland is working with the Cold Case Squad in London trying to overcome some problems. His biggest “being [the occasional] body of a murder victim,” appearing to him “in the middle of the night.” Weirdly, an ok story with its fair share of satirical humor.

A HarperCollins UK, Avon ARC via NetGalley

Another riveting read from James Nally. This author is in danger of becoming an auto-buy for me as I've really liked both titles I've read so far.

Well developed characters, an entertaining narrative voice, and a clever plot combined to keep me turning the pages.

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank Netgalley and Avon Editions for this partnership.

It all begins when the mutilated body of actress Elizabeth Smart is found in the red light district of London. Holding in his hand human hair from a body found two weeks ago. And several bodies at regular intervals will be found hair in hand, the police will think of a serial killer.

A well-written thriller with flowing chapters and a captivating storyline.

I saw this book on NetGalley and liked the sound of it, however when I started reading it, I realised I’d already read it some time ago.
This is a really good series and PC Donal Lynch’s unique investigative techniques make it more interesting.
PC Donal Lynch has dead victims visit him in his dreams offering clues as to their death, something which he has found difficult to handle.
The story begins with Donal visiting the scene where there has been the horrific murder of actress Elizabeth Little. There are cover ups, deception and political battles involved in this story and Donal's gift plays a crucial role in the case.
Great series.
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the opportunity to read this book.

I enjoyed this book immensely. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I am excited to read all of his books!

This is a really good series. Have enjoyed them all. This case has links with Ireland and will bring Donal close to home. Very well written and put together. Definitely worth reading.

Hi Karen,
My Next review is:-

“Dance With The Dead: A PC Donal Casey Thriller” written by James Nally and published in paperback by Avon; UK ed. edition (20 Oct. 2016). 400 pages ISBN-13: 978-0008149550

Approaching Dance With The Dead with the benefit of reading 'psychic cop' DC Donal Lynch in his debut appearance I knew I was taking something of a chance as I veer away from anything that tips towards the realm of soothsayers and the paranormal. However, the upside of this novel is that James Nally doesn't take himself too seriously and his protagonists 'gift' is not so much a boon as a burden. Although I sense that Donal has quite a history behind him probably best served by reading the first book of this series, Alone With The Dead.
We first meet him in this present book as he has been banished to the Cold Case Unit and working doggedly to obtain another shot at the Murder Squad. Plagued by insomnia and medicating with red wine, DC Lynch has a legion of problems. Excommunicated for becoming a British cop by his Irish father (an IRA sympathiser), he is mocked mercilessly for encountering dead victims in his dreams and letting his psychologist in on the secret. Lambasted by his superiors, scorned by his colleagues and ridiculed by older brother, Fintan, he is struggling to keep his head above water. It doesn't help that golden boy Fintan has just bagged himself a job as chief crime reporter for the most salacious of red tops, the Sunday News and has acquired the nickname 'Vice Admiral Lynch'. With Fintan going through a fallow period in respect of his sordid exposes and Donal acting on his superior officers orders to analyse the unsolved murders of prostitutes in the last few years and to cross-reference and extract likely connections, the two brothers see an opportunity pool their knowledge and combine to best effect.

The brothers have some riotous adventures before the spectacular conclusion. Highly recommended.

Best wishes,

Terry.

A little too 'supernatural' for me...I prefer realism...I did try but it was not for me. Sorry.

Realistische Charaktere, tolle Geschichte, großartig erzählt. Ein absoluter pageturner!

A brilliant follow up to his first investigation, another great read, can’t wait for further investigations