Pray for Us Sinners: A Novel of the Irish Troubles
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In Patrick Taylor's thrilling series set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a British Army bomb-disposal expert goes undercover to try to identify the source of the bombs being used by the Provisional IRA
PRAY FOR US SINNERS is a compelling look into a turbulent time in Irish history: Belfast 1973, when the Troubles are raging. Two Ulstermen. Two sides. On one, British Army bomb-disposal officer Marcus Richardson; on the other, Davy MacCutcheon, Provisional IRA armourer who has been constructing bombs since his teens. Both men are committed to their causes until events shatter their beliefs, leaving each with a crisis of faith and an overpowering need to get out—but with honour.
When he is nearly killed by an exploding car bomb, Marcus welcomes the offer of a transfer to the elite SAS—provided that he first accept an undercover mission to infiltrate the Falls Road ghetto, join the Provisional IRA, identify their upper echelon, and expose their bomb-maker.
When Davy's devices are used for civilian disruption rather than military targets, the bomb-maker begins to question what he's doing. His work is being used to maim and kill innocent people. His request to be discharged is countered by an order that he go on one last mission. Success will bring Davy redemption and permission to leave Ireland with Fiona Kavanagh, the woman he loves.
When the paths of the two men cross, Davy realizes that he can use Marcus's expertise in plastic explosives. A runaway series of events leaves both men in an abandoned farmhouse in the middle of a plot to kill the British prime minster. Can Marcus find a way to thwart the plan and escape with his life?
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Patrick Taylor
Patrick Taylor, M.D., was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. Dr. Taylor is a distinguished medical researcher, offshore sailor, model-boat builder, and father of two grown children. He lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.
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Reviews for Pray for Us Sinners
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My main interest in Patrick Taylor's stories has a lot to do with how fascinating and factual his stories are. For me they are like a history lesson and when it comes to the audiobooks the voice overs of John Keating never let me down. In Pray for Us Sinners I learned about the battle between the British Army and the Provisional Irish Republican Army in the town of Belfast in 1973. Although fiction this audiobook portrays a very realistic picture of the disturbances in Northern Ireland at that time.In this story you have the main character Marcus Richardson who has worked as a bomb-disposal officer for the British Army. Later he is recruited to go undercover for the SAS to help flush out the Provisional IRA men who are committed to constructing bombs for what they call the cause. Although not directly targeted these bombs kill and maim innocent civilians. Marcus eventually comes across Davy MacCutcheon one of the bomb-makers, who although at first remains strong-headed in his support of his cause, later struggles with wanting to leave the IRA, even more so once the love of his life Fiona Kavanagh walks out on him.This story places the reader in between the emotions of both Marcus and Davy, which at times left me emotionally feeling as if I was being pulled in two different directions. Although I was mostly rooting for Marcus, at times I found myself feeling sorry for Davy, his struggles with his life as a Provo and his relationship with Fiona.I felt Taylor did an outstanding job writing this story and Keating was perfect in his story telling on the audiobook. Not being familiar with these times in Ireland, I felt I learned a great deal from this story. Although I have reviewed a few other audiobooks by Taylor in his Irish Country book series, I felt this book stands alone well and is just as amazing as his other stories.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Pray For Us Sinners (2000) by Patrick Taylor. If you are expecting one of Mr. Taylor’s “Irish Country Doctor” stories, you will be shocked by this tale set in 1973 Belfast during the “Troubles”. This is a raw tale of how neither side, the British or the Provisional Army, were winning. This book is a dark tale of betrayal, loyalty, lies, misguided senses of justice and the truth that both sides were right, and very, very wrong.Mostly this is Marcus Richardson’s story. Born in Belfast, he is now a member of the British Army’s bomb disposal unit who, because of circumstances, is asked to go undercover back in Ireland. He is to infiltrate and uncover the name of the Provo’s lead bomb maker.Davy McCutcheon, a long time veteran of the Provos, took over the job of bomb maker following in his father’s footsteps. But after his love, Fiona, walks out of his live due to his “Calling”, he has second thoughts. The two men are eventually brought together for a job that might well end the Troubles once and for all. However, both man have vastly different struggles over what should be done.Mr. Taylor has brought forth a rich historical setting for us to savor, not the least of which is the strong language and the high emotions. The”Troubles” were not limited to just the political strata but fell on the shoulders of all the “common” folk who had to life thought the violence and injustice.The audio book version was read by John Keating and his voice alone brought forth the richness of the language (always of utmost importance in Irish writing) and painted an aural masterpiece. Mr. Keating is always a pleasure to listen to.