El Niño

By Mick Donnellan

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Set in Galway City, in the rugged heart of Ireland's West, El Ni o begins when Charlie, a recovering alcoholic and seasoned pickpocket, steals El Ni o's wallet - then falls in love with her. A passionate affair follows and threatens the delicate sober balance he has fought hard to maintain. Then. A chance encounter with one of Kramer's crew-his old friend and former partner in crime-complicates matters further. When the crew offers him a high-stakes job, the pressure mounts, pulling him deeper into the criminal underworld he's been desperately trying to escape.

Could this one last heist help him and El Ni o escape Galway for good - or will it be their ultimate undoing?

In the vein of gritty dramas like City of God, Narcos, and Love/Hate, El Ni o blends intense romance with brutal realities, capturing the volatile tension between love and survival. Against the stark beauty of Ireland's West, this dark and edgy novel explores passion, loyalty, and the price of freedom. With crisp, biting dialogue and a narrative style reminiscent of Ken Bruen, Declan Burke, and Lee Child, El Ni o vividly depicts Galway's vibrant streets and seedy underbelly. Showcasing the storytelling talent of screenwriter and playwright Mick Donnellan, it's a gripping tale of obsession, betrayal, and the weight of impossible choices. The reader will be left stunned by a twist ending that challenges everything they thought they knew.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1908817542
• ISBN13: 9781908817549
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Original Writing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"