Bury the Wren

Set against the windswept coast of southwest Ireland, this atmospheric County Kerry novel follows veterinarian Dimpna Wilde as she navigates dark traditions, local folklore, and mysterious murders during Wren Day festivities. When a series of unsettling deaths occur in the village, including a strangled wren boy and a friend’s inexplicable demise, the investigation deepens into long-held secrets and personal histories. With the help of visiting Detective Sergeant Cormac O’Brien, Dimpna uncovers tangled motives behind the tragedies, revealing that past grievances and local customs are more intertwined than they seem.