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PRAISE FOR NO SPECIAL HURRY
"Smart, tense San Francisco mystery ... With fleet, conversational prose befitting its columnist sleuth, Conroy’s debut is a gripping thriller, steeped in local flavor, that deftly builds on the suspense it establishes on the first page—with just the right amount of leads, red herrings, and nail-biting action. However, the novel also shines in the fleeting yet firm glimpses of Seamus’s life—his inner turmoil and the personal journey he inadvertently takes. Conroy infuses his hero with witty self-awareness, street smarts, and fierce loyalty."
–BookLife Reviews by Publisher's Weekly
"A well crafted detective novel ... Conroy is a talented storyteller; the narrative is well paced, includes engaging, fully dimensional characters, and feels like an episode of one’s favorite crime drama … Seamus’ struggle with alcoholism is portrayed with both incredible detail and potency … the plot entails multiple twists that are sure to keep even the most avid murder mystery fans on their toes."
–Kirkus Reviews
“No Special Hurry will have readers cheering on its imperfect protagonist, Seamus Shea, as he battles his inner demons and takes on corrupt individuals in his San Francisco neighborhood. Well-written with a solid plot and colorful characters, this book is perfect for James Patterson and David Baldacci fans.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“Colman Conroy’s Seamus Shea will take you on a tour of a San Francisco that is not yet quite forgotten, and still intermingles within what San Francisco is and is becoming. In the process, Seamus seeks to uncover a mystery that threatens a close friend. No Special Hurry unfolds in the type of hurry that keeps a reader locked in place with the book open. It features heroes and villains aplenty, some of whom seem somehow familiar, yet are their own unique and timely representations of good and evil.”
—John Kralik, Author of A Simple Act of Gratitude and Three Bodies by the River.
"If you like San Francisco or mysteries, you'll love this modern homage to classic detective fiction set in the City by the Bay. Seamus, the reluctant hometown hero heads a diverse, well-drawn group of characters that will leave you wanting more."
—Deborah Doyle, President ALA United for Libraries.
"No Special Hurry is an edge-of-your-seat whodunnit that will keep you guessing. An eclectic cast of characters, led by Seamus Shea, take you on a wild ride through the streets of San Francisco. With humor and heartbreak, Seamus joins a renowned list of San Fancisco investigators determined to find the truth."
—Robert Moser, Assistant Chief SFPD, Retired
"No Special Hurry stars Seamus the Shamus, as he tries to free his jailed friend for a murder, he, presumedly did not commit. Colman Conroy takes the reader on a ride around San Francisco using his creative and descriptive prose, allowing the reader to almost solve the case. This action- thriller is beautifully crafted storytelling that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat and unable to lay the book down. A solid offering from this author, with hopes of more to come."
--Bill Sheehan, Author of A Tail Among Tales
"No Special Hurry is a gripping crime thriller that brings San Francisco to vivid life. With an unforgettable protagonist in Seamus Shea and a twisting mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end, Colman Conroy has crafted a stellar debut. Crime fiction at its best. Fans of gritty detective stories and complex characters will find much to love in this atmospheric page-turner."
–Jeffrey K Schmoll, Award Winning author of The Treasure of Tundavala Gap
"With a smooth, personal voice, this gripping thriller will have you turning pages late into the night. Colman Conroy brings Seamus Shea to life—a loveable but deeply flawed character navigating the shadowed streets of San Francisco. Conroy sets a fast, tension-filled pace in this must-read novel, pulling readers along without ever losing momentum. Don't miss this opportunity to add No Special Hurry to your list of favorites!"
—Kimberley La Farge Berlin, Author of Rise in Recovery: The Spiritual Path for Healing Addiction
