His parents are in prison, and he knows the wee folk are to blame. His is going to succeed in the Garda and find out the truth, but first he has to make it through the training where failure doesn't just mean getting cut; it might mean death. Just ask Brian, the rapping ghost.
His first case involves leprechauns, who are not cute creatures eager to part with their gold. No, they are loud, beer drinking, pickle loving, fart monsters. Ronan better make sure his knee guards are in place lest he sustain a serious shillelagh injury. Ronan won't give up until he solves the case and maybe uncovers some clues about his parents' legal troubles along the way.
Thomas Lennon's new series is a fun take on mythology we don't normally see. It's part hard-boiled crime novel, part fantasy/mythology, and part over the top humor. I'm pretty sure American kids will miss some of the jokes, but there are still plenty of accessible ones here for everyone. Recommended for fantasy readers who enjoy a good dose of humor.
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