Michael O'Toole Books

Exploring the impact of various guitar playing styles on the classical guitar, this book delves into the artistry of John Williams. It examines how his interpretations and techniques reflect broader trends in guitar music, offering insights into the evolution and reception of the instrument across genres. Through a detailed analysis, it highlights the interplay between classical traditions and contemporary influences, showcasing Williams' significant role in shaping the guitar's artistic landscape.

Biding its time. Waiting to strike. Haunted by the murder of his sister, Detective Sergeant John Lazarus scours the streets of Dublin chasing down the men who have surrendered to the darkness inside them. The monsters who prey on the most vulnerable in society are in his sights and he hunts them relentlessly. His specialist officers are fighting to protect a vulnerable young victim from vicious mobsters when they are brought in to investigate an attack on a student teacher that leaves her hovering between life and death. He has no witnesses and barely any clues - but knows he has to catch the attacker before he strikes again. Abandoned by his bosses, tormented by his past, Lazarus goes to war with a crime gang and a high profile reporter, a man who has a knack of getting under the detective's skin - and who appears to know even more than the cops. Pretty soon, his career, reputation and marriage are all hanging by a thread as Lazarus finds himself in a desperate race against time to s