Book Review: Ghosts of Glenbeigh By Brad Trew A Haunting Thriller Where Folklore Meets Forensics

Unearthing the past, one mysterious body at a time

In Ghosts of Glenbeigh, readers are transported to the windswept peatlands of Glenbeigh, a quiet village on Ireland’s Ring of Kerry, where the boundary between the living and the dead is anything but clear. When a body is discovered in the bog, it seems at first to be another relic of the distant past—an Iron Age casualty preserved beneath layers of moss and peat. But this corpse is recent. It walked the roads not long ago, and some villagers even remember his name.

As more bodies emerge—some ancient, others startlingly fresh—the village descends into fear and superstition. Graves are disturbed, coffins split, and townsfolk whisper of Viking sacrifices, debts unpaid, and a bog that decides when and whom to return.

Story Overview

Detective Inspector Finn Lynch is reluctantly drawn back into Glenbeigh, confronting a place she vowed never to revisit. Balancing folklore with forensic science, she must navigate a community steeped in ancient traditions and wary secrets. The peatlands themselves seem to stir with each new moon, holding a long, dark memory of their own.

As Lynch investigates, she realizes the mystery is more than just bodies in bogs—it’s about the persistence of memory, the shadows of the past, and the fine line between science and superstition.

Themes Explored

Ghosts of Glenbeigh masterfully blends thriller, horror, and folklore, exploring themes such as:

  • The persistence of the past: Time, memory, and unresolved histories that refuse to remain buried.
  • Folklore vs. science: The tension between rational explanation and cultural myth, and how both can hold elements of truth.
  • Isolation and community: How small villages harbor secrets, legends, and collective fears that shape everyday life.
  • Psychological suspense: The haunting uncertainty of what is real, who can be trusted, and the nature of the threats lurking in the mist.

The novel balances atmospheric dread with fast-paced investigation, creating a story that keeps readers on edge from the first page to the last.

Why This Book Matters

With 206 pages of immersive storytelling, Ghosts of Glenbeigh is perfect for readers who enjoy:

  • Dark, atmospheric thrillers rooted in folklore
  • Crime mysteries that combine forensic science with supernatural hints
  • Stories set in vividly depicted, eerie locations
  • Complex protagonists navigating both external threats and internal conflict

This novel is a testament to how the past never truly dies—and how some places hold memory in ways that science alone cannot explain.

Book Details

Book DetailsInformation
TitleGhosts of Glenbeigh
AuthorBrad Trew
Print Length206 pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Date31 October 2025
LinkAmazon
Brad Trew

Conclusion

Ghosts of Glenbeigh is an expertly crafted thriller that weaves together suspense, folklore, and forensic investigation. Detective Inspector Finn Lynch’s journey into the shadowy peatlands is as much about solving a mystery as it is about confronting the weight of history and memory. This is a must-read for fans of atmospheric crime fiction, supernatural thrillers, and stories that linger in the mind long after the final page.

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