This fascinating book presents a detailed look at Irish crime writing over the past decade. Well-known and award-winning authors take on the role of crime fiction in post-Celtic Tiger Ireland, addressing topics from its representations of Irish identity to the influences of American culture. Contributors include John Connolly, Ken Bruen, Benjamin Black (aka John Banville), Ruth Dudley Edwards, Tana French, Stuart Neville, Eoin McNamee, Alex Barclay, and Declan Hughes.