Brian Sherwin, a first time author who has just published his first book at the age of 79, has connections with Drogheda that go back all his life. His mother Kathleen Fullam, was a daughter of Jack Fullam who farmed at Staleen, Donore.

“I spent lots of childhood holidays in Staleen and visited Drogheda many times” Brian told Drogheda Life. “As an adult I had, and still have many relatives living in and around Drogheda and I have always enjoyed visiting the town on my trips to Ireland.

“I spent my first 27 years in Dublin where I qualified as an accountant. I left Ireland and moved to Devon in 1972 and had a career in pharmaceuticals.

I am now 79 and have just written my first novel.

'Autumn Career' is about an elderly widow living in Devon who is driven to avenge the death of two friends by killing a drug dealer in Taunton, Somerset. “Having successfully carried out a killing without being detected she is moved to kill again and again. She is motivated by a belief that the justice system in Britain is hopelessly lenient.

“She reads about a drugs baron in Ireland who was shot by the police and is recovering in hospital in Drogheda, so she makes a daring trip to Drogheda.

TO TELL YOU MORE WOULD SPOIL THE BOOK! 

To give you an idea of how the book has been initially received here are three independent reviews: 

" A charming lady of stature who takes the law into her own hands when faced with the torments of revenge ......... you will struggle not to complete the read in one go such is the impressive way this highly recommended author draws you into a web of numerous possible scenarios." 

“Well researched story based in North Devon, of an elderly Devonian widow turned vigilante. Thoroughly enjoyed the book, hard to put down." 

“This book had me hooked from the very first page. The storytelling is immersive, the characters compelling, and just when you think you have worked it all out .........boom!  The twist at the end is nothing short of brilliant. It's the kind of book that lingers in your mind long after you've turned the last page. If you love a gripping read with unexpected turns, this is a must. Highly recommended."

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