I find the machismo of UK crime cinema to be a bit tiresome..... yes... I know... Bruen hails from Ireland... so forgive the over generalization. If MICHAEL COLLINS was not such a snooze of a film I might be inclined to make a greater distinction. In any case, the work of Ken Bruen is a notable hole in the Crime Fiction education of The Hungry Detective. Lets see if that changes in 2011. Don't hold your breath.....