The Circle of Sodom 

by Pat Mullan

"Pat Mullan shocks us into paying attention from word one, page one and does not let us go until he decides to release us!  That is how compelling BLOOD RED SQUARE reads!  Like a dynamo running ahead of itself."
        --novelist Robert W. Walker, The Instinct and Edge Series

Another misconception is that thrillers are not well written.   Pat Mullan knocks that notion right out of the water.  That he is a poet is immediately evident and when you think of that other fine poet, James Lee Burke, you'll
know you are in the same creative territory.  The quality of the writing raises the terrific story to new heights. Here is the future of the thriller and it's called PAT MULLAN.   Glory be indeed!

      -Ken Bruen, 2004 SHAMUS Award winner for best novel for 'The Guards'

The CIRCLE of SODOM is an exciting and gripping novel. The writing is clean, tight, and tense, and the characters, even the walk-ons, are very real and believable. The protagonist is both tough and likeable, and the villains are credible in their motivations and their private agendas.  The climax is stunning.                                 " an exciting and gripping novel"  -   Ardath Mayhar , author of sixty novels (Doubleday, Athenium, Berkley)

The CIRCLE of SODOM takes you on a roller coaster ride.  Hang on!  Or you won’t get to the end in one piece.  It begins with one of the most intriguing openings I’ve ever read.  Then it takes you from today’s headlines, into the shadows behind them.  It is a story of the forces that shape our world in the financial, political, and religious spheres, and of the leaders in these areas who battle for our allegiance.  And in the end, I suppose, it boils down to the essential—good versus evil.    What a tale!  I couldn’t put it down. Number One Thriller!    E.M.Schorb, award winning author and poet: winner of The Frankfurt Grand Prize in fiction for his novel, Paradise Square; 1973 International Keats Poetry Prize;Verna Emery Poetry Prize for Murderer's Day, his fourth collection of poetry (Purdue University Press).

The CIRCLE of SODOM is a terse political thriller that never lets up until the final confrontation occurs. The story line is fast-paced and loaded with action, but also enables the audience to understand the motives of each of the key players as Pat Mullan constantly switches third person perspective so the reader receives a complete picture of an incident. It is this difficult to deliver the technique of the changing point of view that can easily lead to spectator confusion, but Mr. Mullan displays his skills as fans will easily follow along this one sitting thriller.    "Exciting action-packed thriller"  -         Harriet Klausner, Amazon No. 1 Reviewer, who gave The CIRCLE of SODOM  5 stars.

With rapid-fire pacing and well-drawn characters, Mr. Mullan takes the reader on a magic carpet ride all over the United States, England, Belgium, Switzerland and Hong Kong to weave a tale most evil and scary. The plot involves the very presidency, and the group plotting against our democracy is made up of very determined right-wing fanatics.  Pat Mullan is a mature and knowledgeable writer who puts together a thriller with the best of them. The CIRCLE of SODOM is an outstanding first effort from an author who can continue to capture his audience as long as he cares to try.   "An excellent read!  -         Shelley Glodowski, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

Part Tom Clancy, part Michael Crichton, The CIRCLE of SODOM by Pat Mullan provides an entertaining and thrilling read of the first order … the chilling suspense will keep you restless !!!  Mullan is ready with another MacDara thriller, BLOOD RED SQUARE.   I have already booked my copy!!  "Recommended, highly recommended !!!"  - Narayan Radhakrishnan, NEW MYSTERY READER

"You know you're reading a good thriller when you start to cast it for the movie before you've even finished."  The plot is as complex as a Grisham novel, with twists and turns that kept me reading all night.  The characters are exceptionally well drawn and the dialogue fairly whips along.  All the ingredients for a good thriller are here. The CIRCLE of SODOM is pacey and exciting and filmic in its descriptions, and is an impressive first novel.   Definitely a gripping read for those long winter evenings ...........Eithne Hannigan, Book Reviews, CONNEMARA LIFE magazine

"a rollicking ride…….a great new book in the thriller genre!"   Well, this was a rollicking ride. Read The CIRCLE of SODOM, and you'll get to follow Owen MacDara on his odyssey from New York to the Atlantic Ocean, from Palm Springs to the backwoods hills of Tennessee, all in the name of love and daring-do. There's a lot of action packed in these 300+ pages, action dealing with terrorism, spying, attempted coups, and religious fanaticism. Good, tight writing, clean prose that just zips along, and characters that are engaging and memorable all contribute to a great new book in the thriller genre.   Peggy Vincent, Oakland, California, February 12,  2004  (Peggy Vincent is the author of Baby Catcher….film rights have been optioned by Elliot Gould's production studio and the screenplay has been assigned)

" Pat Mullan writes an exciting and fast-moving tale … a timely read" Author Pat Mullan writes an exciting and fast-moving tale. From almost the first page, Owen MacDara finds himself in danger and confronting men who believe that God has called on them to bring about the end times. The use of computer warfare and cyberterrorism to undermine the economy, discussions of antiterrorism tactics, and the modern militia movement all are well researched and seamlessly incorporated into the adventure. Mullan's strong story-telling provides a completely enjoyable reading experience -  Rob Preece, Book Reviews Editor, BooksForABuck.com

THE CIRCLE OF SODOM by Pat Mullan, is compelling. It's a political thriller that happens to be timely. And timeless.This book is an even mix of Crichton and Clancy and written equally as well. It's a classic page-turner and almost comes across as though it had been adapted from a screenplay...  Who am I?  I am POD-DY Mouth: .http://girlondemand.blogspot.com/2005/04/circle-of-sodom-by-pat-mullan.html . .I am an author and teacher, in that order (for now.) My debut novel (which debuted in the midlist) was released by Penguin Putnam in 2004 and my second novel will be released later this year.

And here are some of the most recent reviews that I’ve been getting for my latest thriller, TRIBUNAL (you can read the opening chapters  in the anthology DUBLIN NOIR, out now in the US  from Akashic Books,  and in the UK and Ireland from Brandon Books):      

“Pat Mullan’s latest, TRIBUNAL, is a razor blade down the spine.  So fast-paced, expect whiplash.  This is Irish noir with a hero whom you’ll want at your back in any gunfight.  Grab a copy and clear your schedule!”   James Rollins,  New York Times bestselling author of BLACK ORDER.

“Pat Mullan is a natural born storyteller with a gripping, engaging style.  He may just be the next big thing in Irish crime fiction.”    Jason Starr, author of LIGHTS OUT.

“TRIBUNAL bristles with ingenuity, and a plot to kill for … this is a thriller of such high caliber that it transcends all genres … has all the Irish gifts:  dizzy narrative, sly humor, and marvelous readability.  It rocks!    Ken Bruen, Edgar and Macavity Award winning author of THE GUARDS.

“TRIBUNAL is a tight, intelligent thriller.  Author Pat Mullan blends political intrigue and murder with a unique Irish flavor that goes down smooth.  His hero, Ed Burke, is striking – almost an anti-hero in some respects.  To unravel the deception and save himself,  Burke must test old friendships, and determine who to trust in an Ireland changed by the Celtic Tiger.  Mullan writes suspense with an edge reminiscent of Bob Ludlum.  An author to watch.”   Cerri Ellis, Mostly Mystery Reviews.

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