My first book is Heritage of Blood. It was the first thing I ever tried to write, and it took a while; it was one of the hardest things I ever did. I know it has errors, but I've learned a lot since I wrote it. I hope that if you read my books, you will see improvement from this one to my third. Leave me a comment and tell me what you think.

Heritage of Blood

A Sarah O'Malley Mystery

When the body of popular travel vlogger Jazzy Halls washes up on a Dublin beach, Chief Inspector Sarah O'Malley expects a straightforward investigation. Instead, she finds herself drawn into a deadly web of ancient Celtic mythology, international art theft, and family secrets that reach back generations.

Jazzy's death is connected to the theft of fragments from the legendary Chalice of Danann, an ancient Celtic artifact believed to possess the power to open doorways between worlds. As Sarah investigates, she discovers that her own grandfather, former crime boss Paddy O'Neil, was once part of a secret group called "The Circle," guardians who protected the chalice's scattered pieces for decades.

The investigation leads Sarah from Dublin's underworld to exclusive auction houses, from hidden caves steeped in Celtic ritual to the highest levels of international antiquities smuggling. With each revelation, she realises that Jazzy stumbled onto something far more dangerous than a simple theft, she uncovered a conspiracy involving Heritage Acquisitions Limited, a criminal organisation willing to kill to reassemble the complete chalice.

As Sarah races to stop the mysterious Mr Smith and his associates from achieving their goal, she must confront not only external threats but also her own family's complicated legacy. The case pushes her to her limits, endangering not just her life but those of her teenage children, Aoife and Liam, and forcing her to rely on her grandfather's knowledge of Dublin's criminal past.

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of modern Dublin with its ancient roots, Heritage of Blood weaves together police procedural, Celtic mythology, and family drama. Sarah must navigate the tension between her rational, evidence-based approach to crime-solving and the inexplicable forces surrounding the chalice fragments, forces that seem to recognise her family bloodline.

This gripping mystery explores themes of family loyalty, the weight of ancestral legacy, and the dangerous allure of power, while delivering a fast-paced investigation filled with unexpected twists, international intrigue, and the rich tapestry of Irish history and legend.

Heritage of Blood is perfect for readers who enjoy Celtic mythology, police procedurals with strong female protagonists, and mysteries that blend the ancient with the contemporary.