Page Turners with The Nile Episode 4

Episode 4: Dervla McTiernan

Internationally bestselling crime novelist Dervla McTiernan sits down with host John Purcell to discuss her latest thriller, Three Reasons for Revenge. In this episode, Dervla delves into the dark and intricate plot of her new book, which centres on three mysterious parcels leading to the "tailored destruction" of three unrelated individuals.

Discover how McTiernan navigated shifting between multiple perspectives while anchoring the story with her detective, Judith Lee, and why she chose Melbourne, Australia, as the setting for the first time. The author shares her unique writing habits (including removing her phone from the room and listening to music) and offers a peek into her "folder of stuff" hinting at a potential sequel to What Happened to Nina? and other future projects.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about creativity, balancing legal and literary careers, and finding home in a new country.

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