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Say Nothing: A True Story

by Patrick Radden Keefe

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First published: 2018
Pages: 664

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Read online or download pdf of Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. Focusing on the abduction and secret killing of Jean McConville by the IRA in 1972, the book unravels the complexities of this period. It explores the culture of silence, memory distortions, and pivotal events like “Bloody Sunday.” Through personal accounts, Keefe sheds light on the IRA’s ideology and British missions. A haunting exploration of history and memory in Northern Ireland.

About the author

Patrick Radden Keefe

Patrick Radden Keefe is an American writer and investigative journalist. He is the author of six books—Chatter (2005), The Snakehead (2009), Say Nothing (2018), Empire of Pain (2021), Rogues (2022), and London Falling (2026)—and has written extensively for many publications, including The New Yorker, Slate, and The New York Times Magazine.