The Unquiet Grave Audiobook By Dervla McTiernan cover art

The Unquiet Grave

DI Cormac Reilly, Book 4

Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

The Unquiet Grave

By: Dervla McTiernan
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.49

Buy for $19.49

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

For years the boglands of Northern Europe have given up bodies of the long-deceased. Bodies that are thousands of years old, uncannily preserved. Bodies with strange injuries that suggest ritual torture and human sacrifice.

When a corpse is found in a bog in Galway, Cormac Reilly assumes the find is historical. But closer examination reveals a more recent story. The dead man is Thaddeus Grey, a local secondary school principal who disappeared two years prior.

There's nothing in Grey's past that would explain why he was murdered, or why his body was mutilated in a ritual manner. At first, progress on the case is frustratingly slow and Cormac struggles to keep his mind on the job. His ex-girlfriend, Emma Sweeney, is in trouble, and she's reached out to him for help – Emma's new husband has gone missing in Paris, and the French police are refusing to open an investigation into his disappearance.

Cormac is sure that he has found Grey's killer, and is within hours of an arrest, when another mutilated body is discovered on the other side of the country. Two days later, a third body is found. Press attention is intense. Is there a serial killer at work in Ireland? Has Cormac been on the wrong trail? And if so, can he find the murderer before they strike again?

©2025 Dervla McTiernan (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing
Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Psychological Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives
Masterful Storytelling • Intricate Plot • Elegant Irish Accent • Compelling Hero • Complex Characters
Highly rated for:
All stars
Most relevant  
Page turner. Well developed characters and interesting plot line. Thoroughly enjoyable listen. Highly recommend! Yup.

Outstanding

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I like the Cormac books - reliable whodunnits. Nothing mind blowing but entertaining nonetheless. The narrator was good as well. Solid listen.

Good procedural

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I’ve listened to most of DM’s books and all of the Cormac Reilly series. They are great! I this one, Cormac was vintage Cormac and the story was super captivating. It took me no time to finish this because I didn’t want to stop. I just can’t wait for the next installment!

Cormac is the man!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

This was many stories in one and was excellent. Help my interest all the way through until the conclusion of each case. Cormac Reilly is a favorite of mine and this was another great story.

Love her books

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Love these stories. Aoife is the best narrator!! She brings all these characters to life. Surprising ending.

So happy to have another Cormac book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I've been waiting for another Cormac Reilly book for so long, and McTiernan and Aoife McMahon knocked it out of the park again. The story-telling and writing are just so good, and Aoife is the absolute best female narrator. Sad that we may not see another for a long time. This was such a welcome surprise to listen to while I'm waiting for the next JD Kirk - DCI Logan book release.

Another Brilliant Cormac Reilly from Dervla McT

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Very tightly woven and with depth of character throughout. I like the Cormac series. I think I’ve had enough of Emma though.

Complex and engrossing

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

McTiernan is always the masterful story teller and the plot twists and turns never disappoint. One of my favorite authors with characters of complexity. Yes there are ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ but they are not immediately sorted out and - like real life - sometimes the good ones make bad choices. My only disappointment was when I finished the book and realized how much I would miss it.

Multithreaded plot keeps interest high

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I enjoy this classic murder mystery series because it combines an intricate plot that makes sense. The characters are human, make mistakes and have emotions but are not over dramatic or unrealistic.
The 'mystery' is downright good. This plot twist is completely unexpected but reasonable. Maybe it's fed by the wonderful narration bringing everyone to life...regardless, you'll be quite pleased with this book. I highly recommend it.

Another great read

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

The best results for concluding Cormac and Peter’s partnership. All of it rings true. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the Complaints Department in Galway.

Excellent follow up

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

See more reviews