![]() Another is her large Catholic family, the source of both great frustration and deep security. That dual heritage creates one set of tensions for Paddy. As you might guess by her name, Paddy is from an Irish family, but born and bred in Scotland. Paddy has grown in various ways since her first outing ( Field of Blood)-and it is worthwhile, though not necessary, to read this series from the beginning. Glasgow’s long-depressed, but upturning economy and world-weary people (this entry in the series is set in the early 90’s) are the backdrop for this terrific character, a reporter for a Glasgow newspaper who struggles in the male journalist culture for her precarious hold on her job. Slip of the Knife, the third and most recent Paddy Meehan mystery, is tense and atmospheric, just the kind of mystery we expect from Mina. Denise Mina has written two series, the Garnet Hill trilogy with Maureen O’Donnell and the Paddy Meehan trilogy, both featuring feisty women who do battle for themselves and others. I read all kinds of mysteries, but I find I’m particularly drawn to those with smart, tough, independent women characters. ![]()
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