Thriller
Ghosts of Belfast
2009·432 pages
A former paramilitary killer in Northern Ireland is haunted by ghosts of his victims, driving him to seek vengeance on those who ordered the killings.
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A former paramilitary killer in Northern Ireland is haunted by ghosts of his victims, driving him to seek vengeance on those who ordered the killings.
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A New York Times Notable Book and Winner of The Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Neville's debut remains "a flat-out terror trip" (James Ellroy) and "one of the best Irish novels, in any genre" (John Connolly) is reissued in a deluxe edition. Northern Ireland’s Troubles may be over, but peace has not erased the crimes of the past. Gerry Fegan, a former paramilitary killer, is haunted by the ghosts of the twelve people he slaughtered. Every night, at the point of losing his mind, he drowns their scr...
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Romance & sex
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Minor sexual references; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic depictions of murder and past killings.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Frequent alcohol use as coping mechanism; addiction themes central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious context tied to conflict.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor supernatural elements with ghosts as haunting figures.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on Northern Ireland's Troubles and political corruption.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor ideation tied to guilt and trauma; not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of systemic suffering from past conflict.
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