Kildare Crime Scene – Special Investigation Police
Genre: Mystery / Sci-Fi / Urban Fantasy
Word count (in progress): ~75,000–85,000
In the year 2075, Ireland stands at the edge of two worlds—one rooted in ancient myth, and the other racing toward a hyper-technological future. As climate shifts fracture global systems and force new geopolitical alliances, Ireland becomes a paradox: rural communities shielded by cultural preservation laws, even as the rest of Europe accelerates into digital modernity. But something else is rising—something inexplicable.
When a young Latin American woman is found alive inside a shipping container at the Dublin docks, the case falls to the Collins Special Investigation Division, a discreet government task force known for dealing with the bizarre. The woman, Ayanna Mor, claims to have survived a political betrayal and a torturous voyage across the ocean. She also possesses a keen eye for forensic detail—and a mysterious medallion passed down through generations.
Soon after joining the team, Ayanna is pulled into a string of seemingly unrelated cases: the ritualistic murder of sisters in rural villages, the disappearance of high-achieving university students, and strange symbols appearing at crime scenes—symbols tied to Irish mythology. As she works alongside brilliant but aloof forensics expert Shiv O’Donnell and her brother Steph, an impulsive and dangerously charismatic field agent, Ayanna begins to suspect the myths aren’t just metaphors.
Each case uncovers a deeper layer of a chilling truth: someone is weaponizing ancient symbols, folklore, and national fear in order to shape the country’s future. At the heart of this conspiracy is Cillian, a respected academic and cultural advisor with powerful political ties—and a hidden agenda to “purify” Ireland through manipulation and fear. He’s not just using folklore—he’s becoming part of it.
As tensions rise and personal loyalties fray, Ayanna must uncover the truth about her own origins, the legacy of the Morrigan that flows through her blood, and the ultimate plan Cillian has set in motion—one that may threaten not just Ireland, but the balance between life and death itself.
Blending investigative thriller with mythological intrigue, Kildare Crime Scene is the first volume in a speculative mystery series where every case brings the past closer—and the future darker.
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