Pay Back the Devil is the latest electrifying installment in Graham Masterton’s million-copy-bestselling Katie Maguire series — and fans agree, it’s one of the best yet. With reviews calling it “devastatingly brilliant” and “so fast-paced and unique,” this thriller delivers an explosive return for DS Katie Maguire.
When a house in inner-city Cork is destroyed by a blast, killing two people, authorities initially blame a tragic gas leak. But as DS Maguire investigates further, it becomes clear that this was no accident. The victims’ ties to a secretive group known as the Dripsey Dozen — descendants of five IRA soldiers executed in 1921 — suggest a targeted attack with deep historical roots.
Despite being suspended, Katie seizes the opportunity to return to the force as more bombs detonate, even with the surviving members of the group hidden away in safe houses. Someone inside the Garda station is leaking sensitive information, and if she can uncover the traitor, she might be able to stop a new wave of terrorism from tearing Cork apart. Gritty, suspenseful, and steeped in Irish history, Pay Back the Devil is perfect for fans of Peter James, CJ Tudor, and Chris Carter — and for readers who’ve been waiting for Katie Maguire’s return, it’s well worth the wait.