Excellent debut novel. The setting of Northern Ireland in the 1970s was refreshingly different for an urban fantasy and the integration of the undercurrent of violence during the troubles, with the main protaganists coming to terms with his potentially violent nature was very well played. Whilst dark and violent in places, this never spilled over into being gratuitous, and the characters were interesting and well developed. 
 I look forward to reading more from this author.