Galway's Edge

Ken Bruen was one of the most prominent Irish crime writers of the last two decades. He received a doctorate in metaphysics, taught English in South Africa, and then became a crime novelist. He was the recipient of two Barry Awards, two Shamus Awards and was twice a finalist for the Edgar Award. His critically acclaimed Jack Taylor series was made into a successful TV adaptation.

Ken Bruen was one of the most prominent Irish crime writers of the last two decades. He received a doctorate in metaphysics, taught English in South Africa, and then became a crime novelist. He was the recipient of two Barry Awards, two Shamus Awards and was twice a finalist for the Edgar Award. His critically acclaimed Jack Taylor series was made into a successful TV adaptation.