Three Day Break

When Dennis Murphy corrects the bad manners of a loudmouth at his girlfriend's house party, he has no idea of the chain of events he has set in motion. Tom O'Brien, an underworld associate of the corrected guest, goes after Murphy to dole out retribution. Murphy does the unthinkable by resisting the crime lord's plans. So now he has made a formidable enemy, and compromised his own existence in the city of Dublin. On the run and in danger of being caught by the enraged gangster, Murphy agrees to use his driving skills in an armed robbery, on the promise that it will appease his pursuer. The heist takes place successfully and Murphy believes he's earned his redemption. There is, however, dishonour among thieves, and Murphy finds he has only dug himself deeper into a hole. But Dennis Murphy is nothing if not resourceful, and with courage, initiative, and great ingenuity, decides to fight his corner and challenge the people and the ways that threaten his very life. What follows is one of the best full-on, helter-skelter, flat-out action thrillers to come out of the Emerald Isle. Praise for David Hegarty "Very well written indeed...very, very much better written than a lot of stuff which would get a great deal more publicity...if you see it, pick it up" Gay Byrne'...a riveting atmosphere that has a mixture of fear, terror, and love.' - Sean McCann, Evening Press'Hegarty writes with extraordinary energy, ...and the chases he describes are invigorating and physical' - Gillian Somerville Large, Irish Times'Hegarty keeps the pace fast and maintains the tension' - Grace Ingoldsby, British Book News'...good bouncing thriller that is far too rare these days.... - Book Review, Dublin Free Time'...a convincing story.' - Ferdia McAnna, Evening Herald'...moves along at a cracking pace' - Noeleen Dowling, Evening Press'...the protagonist, Murphy, is a refreshing addition to the genre of thriller writing' - Malcolm Jameson, Sunday PressDavid Hegarty was born in Co. Wexford and reared in Wexford town and Kilmore Quay. He lived in London for six years, working as a technician, part-time musician and fitness trainer. Now he lives in Dublin, where he runs a fitness centre with his French wife. He has two children.