
Stuart Neville
7 SeriesStuart Neville is an Irish author known for his hardboiled crime fiction, notably the Jack Lennon series set in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His novels have been translated into multiple languages and have been shortlisted for the Barry, Macavity, and Dilys awards. In addition to writing, Neville has worked in various fields including music, education, and multimedia design.
In "The Twelve," also known as "The Ghosts of Belfast" in North America, Stuart Neville crafts a gripping tale of revenge and redemption. The protagonist, Gerry Fegan, a former IRA hitman, is haunted by the ghosts of twelve people he killed during the Troubles. These apparitions demand that he avenge their deaths by targeting those who ordered the killings. As Fegan embarks on his mission, he navigates a dangerous path that threatens his own life and those he loves. Neville's collaboration with Adrian McKinty on "Belfast Noir" further showcases his mastery of the noir genre.