The Thriller and Northern Ireland since 1969

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Challenging the perception of the Troubles thriller as a simplistic reflection of Northern Ireland's social issues, Aaron Kelly argues that these narratives disrupt traditional crime novel conventions. By analyzing the works of notable authors and applying insights from European thinkers, he reveals the dynamic historical and cultural transformations within both the region and the genre. Kelly contends that Northern Ireland is not an isolated anomaly but a site of profound complexity, reshaping our understanding of its literature and history.