Cracking the Case: Inside the mind of a top garda

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The acclaimed No. 1 bestselling story of one of Ireland's top homicide investigators After a forty-year career in the Irish police Christy Mangan knows how hard it is to solve a murder. Now, in Cracking the Case, he takes a deep dive into how investigations are run. The book includes infamous and iconic cases such as that of the priest whose violent death after a high society wedding became a source of feverish conspiracy theories; the notorious 'Scissor Sisters' case in which two sisters killed and dismembered their mother's abusive lover; and the tragic murder of a teenager as part of a gangland turf war in a small Irish town. In these and other fascinating stories, Mangan details the care investigators take in trying to give victims' families answers and to see justice done. He also shows a deep understanding of the complex reasons people are drawn into crime or commit unthinkable acts. Cracking the Case is a remarkable insight into the mind of a gifted police officer working at the highest level.

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'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 * RT 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 Sochna.' -- 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 * RT Guide *
'Intriguing' -- Liam Collins * Sunday Independent *
A must-read * Irish Daily Mirror *
Sober, diligent and unpretentious * Sunday Business Post *
A professional with a human touch, [Christy Mangan] always investigated crime with an open and thorough mind . . . an important read -- Barry Cummins, security correspondent * RT (introduction) *

Author Bio

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.