By Eugene Reavey & Ken Murray
1st July 2025
In this gripping memoir , Eugene Reavey takes readers on a harrowing journey through the darkest chapter of his life during the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Reavey relives the tragic night in 1976 when his three brothers—John Martin, Anthony, and Brian—were brutally murdered in their family home in Whitecross, South Armagh.
As Reavey grapples with profound loss and an unrelenting quest for justice, he uncovers a web of treachery and collusion that shakes the very foundations of Northern Ireland's past.
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Through meticulous research and firsthand testimony, Reavey exposes the alarming truths behind the covert protection afforded to the notorious Glenanne Gang, a loyalist paramilitary group, by key institutions. He navigates a sinister
labyrinth of threats and schemes orchestrated by the feared Ulster Defence Association (UDA) enforcer, Jimmy Craig, and confronts the shocking false allegations made by Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Leader Ian Paisley in the House of Commons, which were challenged but never retracted.
Perhaps the most chilling revelation is the Reavey family's accidental discovery of a staggering 84-year embargo on the release of crucial British files related to the murders. This startling find raises the question: why the silence?
Reavey's compelling narrative captures the intrigue, drama, and profound human cost of the Troubles. It serves as a powerful testament to the lengths people will go to uncover the truth and the devastating impact of sectarian violence on families and communities. It is a searing chronicle of a society fractured by conflict and a family's unwavering determination to find answers in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
This book is a must-read for readers of true crime, Northern Ireland history and stories of injustice and resilience.
It is also perfect for fans of Patrick Radden Keefe's 'Say Nothing', Henry Hemmings 'Four Shots in the Night', and similar works that explore the human impact of The Troubles.
Eugene Reavey, born in South Armagh in 1948, is the brother of John Martin, Brian and Anthony Reavey, who were killed by The Glenanne Gang in 1976.
A founding member of TARP (the Truth and Reconciliation Platform), Eugene also leads Peaceful Futures South Armagh, an organization promoting understanding and reconciliation to create a peaceful environment for future generations on all sides of the political divide in the North of Ireland. Eugene has campaigned for truth and justice surrounding the murder of his brothers since January 1976.
Ken Murray, a multi-award-winning journalist, covers the island of Ireland for Euronews TV and serves as Ireland correspondent for ITN Productions . He previously worked as a political and parliamentary correspondent for INN Radio News and as Dublin Correspondent with BBC Northern Ireland. In 1990 he made history by winning a Jacobs Radio Award, the first national accolade for a commercial broadcaster in Ireland.
Ken holds a Masters Degree in journalism from Dublin City University and authored All Kinds of Everything, the official biography of Dana Rosemary Scallon.
Paperback
Price: €19.99; £18.99
ISBN: 978 1 78117 875 1
Extent: 352 pp
Format: 215 x135mm
Imprint: Mercier Press
Distribution: Gill
Category: Memoir
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