Molly Murphy has finally begun to forget the unpleasant murder of a would-be rapist back in Ireland, not to mention her investigation into the murder of a fellow recent Irish immigrant, and is finally free to begin her life in New York City. Given her experiences so far in the New World, Molly has decided that her first order of business is to become a private investigator, a people finder of sorts, working for families in Europe who've lost touch with relatives in America. Not only might this put some food on her table, but her second order of business is to hook the handsome NYPD police captain Daniel Sullivan, and she envisions lots of opportunities to "seek his counsel" in her new profession.

Paddy Riley is a tough old Cockney P.I. who specializes in divorce work, and with a little persuasion he's ready to take on Molly as an apprentice. It's not exactly what she imagined, but she plans to make the most of it. That is, until she comes in to work one day to find her new world turned upside down and all expectations for her professional life suddenly up in the air.

Before long, Molly has set off on a journey that will take her through the back alleys of Manhattan and into the bars and lounges of the literary scene, where she spends time with writers, actors, poets, and musicians. It's quite an eye-opening turn for innocent young Molly, but she's resolute in her decision to find out exactly what happened that day in the office of Paddy Riley. Armed with nothing more than her fiery will and matching wild red hair, Molly has no idea of the danger her pursuit may bring in this fascinating, well-researched, and suspenseful second novel in Rhys Bowen's Agatha-award winning series.

Suggested Book Club Questions for Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries):

• Did Rhys Bowen emphasize any specific themes throughout Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries)? What do you think Rhys Bowen is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries)? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) reveal Rhys Bowen's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Rhys Bowen is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Rhys Bowen's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries):

• Did Rhys Bowen make persuasive arguments in Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries)? Did Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries)?
• How does Rhys Bowen present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Rhys Bowen biased within Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries)? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) make you want to read next? Why?