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Éilis O'Hanlon

エイリス・オハンロン

Eilis O'Hanlon

Pen Names: Ingrid BlackPen name used with husband Ian McConnel for co-authored novels

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1965 (Northern Ireland, Belfast)
Nationality
Northern Irish, Irish
Languages
English
Residence History
Belfast

Career

Occupations
novelist, journalist
Active Years
2003-2024
Affiliations
Sunday Independent

Awards

Shamus Award
2004
Work: The Dead
Category: Best First PI Novel
Organization: Private Eye Writers of America
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Dead

2003 Private Investigator Novel
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The Dark Eye

2004 Mystery

The Judas Heart

2007 Mystery

Circle of the Dead

2008 Mystery

Bibliography

  • The Dead (2003/2004), The Dark Eye (2004), The Judas Heart (2007), Circle Of The Dead (2008)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Journalistic style
Recurring Motifs
Irish politicsCriticism of republicanism

Legacy

Known as a conservative Irish journalist and novelist, recipient of the Shamus Award, noted for her criticisms of Irish republicanism and views on transgender issues.

Trivia

  • Uncle was Joe Cahill, senior IRA figure.
  • Elder sister was Siobhán O'Hanlon, Provisional IRA member and Sinn Féin politician; they were estranged.