Cracking the Case

‘Takes the reader on a fascinating, deeply personal journey inside of some of the most high-profile and grotesque crimes of the past four decades … a rare insight into the darkest recesses of human nature.’ – Paul Williams * Irish Independent *
‘Intriguing … a great read … it’s the story of Ireland in a way’ – Nicola Tallant * Crime World Podcast *
‘Thrilling, insightful, harrowing’ – Ray D’Arcy * RTÉ Radio 1 *
‘Important and compassionate’ * Irish Times *
‘Gripping’ * Irish Independent *
‘The people who most ought to read it are the country’s lawmakers and the top ranks of An Garda Síochána.’ – Ray Burke * Irish Times *
‘An important and clearly written chronicle of coalface crime-fighting in Ireland over the past four decades.’ * Irish Times *
‘Lots of fascinating stories’ – Matt Cooper * Today FM *
‘Compelling’ – Donal O’Donoghue * RTÉ Guide *
‘Intriguing’ – Liam Collins * Sunday Independent *

Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan joined the Irish police force, An Garda Siochana, upon leaving school in 1980 and over the course of his forty year career, he was involved in more than 100 murder investigations. He twice received the Scott Medal for valour in the performance of his duties. Mangan established the Serious Crime Review Team in 2007, investigating historic cold cases. He retired in 2022. Cracking the Case is his first book.

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