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Sooner or later, everybody pays and the dead will set the price&Gerry Fegan, a former paramilitary contract killer, is haunted by the ghosts of the 12 people he has slaughtered. Every night he drowns their screams in drink, on the point of losing his
Stuart Neville
Stuart Neville is a Northern Irish author known for his gripping crime fiction novels. His debut novel, "The Twelve," won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller in 2009, launching him into the international literary scene. Neville's writing style is characterized by its dark and atmospheric tone, with complex characters and intricate plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. He is credited with revitalizing the Northern Irish crime fiction genre and has been compared to esteemed authors like Ian Rankin and Henning Mankell. Neville's most famous work, "The Ghosts of Belfast," follows a former IRA hitman seeking redemption and has been praised for its intense storytelling and compelling characters. Overall, Stuart Neville's contributions to literature have solidified his place as a master of crime fiction and a force to be reckoned with in the literary world.