SAY NOTHING
Patrick Radden Keefe (2019)

Say Nothing is a compelling and meticulously researched account of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a period of intense conflict that lasted from the late 1960s to 1998. The book centers around the abduction and murder of Jean McConville, a widowed mother of ten, by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in 1972. Keefe delves deep into the political and social complexities of the era, exploring the lives of key figures in the conflict and the pervasive culture of silence that surrounded the violence. Through gripping storytelling and detailed investigation, "Say Nothing" examines the moral ambiguities and personal costs of the Troubles, offering a haunting portrayal of the long shadows cast by violence and betrayal.