Hang On St. Christopher, McKinty - B+

               While in Belfast for one of his six days of work per month, Duffy is dragged into working "a straightforward little homicide." Of course nothing is ever easy in Belfast and the decedent appears to have had some connection to the the IRA. A trip south, some reluctance on the part of some to talk, and assistance from a local Republic cop confirm that the decedent was a player, perhaps an assassin, in the IRA raising the likelihood of it being murder one and certainly not a carjacking. When Sgt. McCrabban finds a hit list at the decedent's home, it's apparent that this matter is well above the pay grade of the Carrickfergus RUC, and is turned over to Special Branch. Duffy is told he's free to go home to Scotland. Not capable of letting it rest, Duffy tracks down the killer. He finds him in Virginia because he works for the CIA. A long chat leads to Duffy flying home knowing that he peace process and the end to the Troubles could be on the way. Once again, a great read.