Francesca Peacock

Gang warfare in the west of Ireland: Wild Houses, by Colin Barrett, reviewed

The brother of a small-time drugs dealer is kidnapped, and his family and girlfriend set off to find him over the course of one violent, hectic weekend

Colin Barrett. [Alamy]
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    Colin Barrett

    Cape, pp. 288, £16

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