When it comes to these books taxes and death are not the only inevitability's in life. There's also sheer and utter chaos and a lot of stuff going on.

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There was a lot going on in this one (vague list of things a missing person, a killer, a job, a previous affair many years before, a political movement, etc. ). So the story bounced around both between narrators (about 4 regular ones and several others sprinkled in) and times. Of course most of the events ended up tying in, but until they did it felt like fighting a battle on many fronts. I didn't enjoy it as much as I have the previous books. Also it felt like the bulk of the story was carried by Paul, who is awfully bumbling for my taste. Still, I liked the writing and humor, and the ending was strong. ( )

Caimh McDonnell where have you been all my life? Seriously, this is the first book in forever that have made me laugh out loud. Now, this book is book two in the Dublin trilogy, but it's no problem whatsoever to read this as a stand-alone since that is what I've done. And, honestly, why haven't I read the first book yet? I mean I even have it. Had it for month's before I started to read this book for the blog tour. *sigh* I can only say that I have a lot of books, and I comfort myself that I have the joy of reading A Man With One of Those Faces when I get some time over for it.

Alright, back to The Day That Never Comes. Since I haven't read the previous book didn't I have any previous knowledge about the characters, but I quickly got the gist. Paul, not a very good private detective and a cheating son of a bitch. Brigit his partner and girlfriend and the one that was cheated on and who doesn't want to see and talk to Paul. And, then we have Bunny, the ex-cop with a reputation has gone missing.

Paul got a lucky break when he gets a case, but at the same time, he also gets the news that Bunny is missing and he needs to find him. However, that's a problem since Bridgit is not there. And, without Brigit, well, Paul is not a very good private detective, I mean he can't even stalk someone properly. In the meantime, there are a lot of things going on with the trial of three unscrupulous property developers and activists have taken over the headquarters of a failed bank. At first, I did not know where the story would go, but then everything started to make sense as the story progress. And, let me tell you, the story is crazy, the humor is on top. This is a perfect mix of crime and humor and I just totally adore the characters. My laughing out loud moments came at the end with a scene with Bunny. Man, I just love him.

The Day That Never Comes is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I loved every minute of the book. As a treat will I leave you all with a quote from the book:

"I need your help," he continued. "Look, can you open the door so we can talk about this?" "No!" said Brigit, stamping her foot for emphasis. "I'm never, ever opening this door or anything else to you ever again, ye… prick!" Seriously – she knew hundreds of swear words. She had three older brothers. "Me and my friends are having a party and then later, a man is going to deliver some Indian food and… and, I'm going to have sex with him!"
"OK," said Paul. "The delivery guy is actually here with your food. He's standing right beside me." "Right, good. Tell him I will be with him presently."
"Ehm… he's gone again."
"Not him," said Brigit. "A different guy. He plays rugby for Leinster."
"And he delivers Indian food?"
"Shut up!" said Brigit, "shut the hell up! You don't get to break my heart and then come around here and make me feel stupid. I feel stupid enough when you're not here ye… ye… oh for… what's another word like prick?"
"Arsehole?" said Paul.
"Thank you," said Brigit. "Arsehole!"

I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy for an honest review! ( )

This is a continuation of A Man with one of Those Faces. Paul, Brigit and Bunny have started a Private Investigation company. Only Bunny is missing and Paul and Brigit aren't speaking. Also, Dublin is falling apart with riots. Good, fast-paced reading. ( )

There is always trepidation when you start the sequel to a great first novel, A Man with One of Those Faces, book 1 of a 4-part "trilogy." But Caimh McDonnell definitely pulls it off. Paul and Bridget are back, running a private investigation firm that is swirling the drain. Of course, it doesn't help that they're not speaking to one another. Bunny is strangely M.I.A., but he's been replaced with Maggie, an incorrigible police dog. Great characters and loads of laughs along the way. Now on to Part 3. ( )