Inspired by the true-life kidnapping case of the Irish thoroughbred racehorse Shergar, Finding Fionn is a sleuth mystery novel by M.J. Evans. It's the 1980s, and the shadow of "The Troubles" looms large all over the Republic of Ireland. Patrick McCallin grew up loving horses and wanted to be a jockey more than anything else. His dreams finally come true when he gets the chance to ride the beautiful Irish stallion Fionn MacCool. Soon, the dynamic duo exceeds all expectations, with Fionn winning the European Horse of the Year and becoming a national hero. However, tragedy strikes when Fionn is unexpectedly kidnapped, with a ransom demand of over two million pounds. Patrick sets out to find Fionn along with his two friends, Ronan and Maddie, and tracks Fionn's trail to France. Will he be able to reunite with his beloved horse?

There's a lot to love about M.J. Evans' riveting mystery novel. Finding Fionn is just the book for anyone looking for a fast-paced sleuth story with some relatable characters you can root for. The fact that the events described in the book are inspired by the real-life story of the racehorse Shergar makes it all the more immersive and impactful. Evans paints a moving portrait of the bond between a horse and its jockey. I also enjoyed the friendship between Patrick, Ronan, and Maddie, each of whom came together to rescue their animal friend. Fionn has a charismatic personality that is bound to win you over. All in all, an absorbing tale for all sleuth story aficionados.

Finding Fionn by M.J. Evans relates the saga surrounding a magnificent racehorse. Fionn McCool had captured the hearts of Ireland, and so had its jockey Patrick McCallin. No one loved this horse more than Patrick and when Fionn mysteriously disappeared he was devastated, as was the racing audience who saw in Fionn a hero that brought joy to a country torn by inner strife. Patrick was not a quitter and he was determined to find the horse and return him to his home in Ireland where he belonged. It’s a race against time because the horse’s foreign owner refused to pay the large ransom and Fionn’s life is threatened. Would Patrick be able to find his beloved horse before it’s too late?

M.J. Evans's novel, Finding Fionn, is a mystery inspired by the true story of the kidnapping of the Irish racehorse star, Shergar. The plot follows Patrick as he trains to be a jockey and then joins the stable where Fionn is being trained. It is love at first sight, as the horse and his jockey forge a forever bond. When the two start attracting attention in the winner’s circle, the trainer starts to fear for Fionn’s safety. But who is to blame for the horse’s sudden disappearance? There are a lot of twists and turns in this mystery, set in the difficult era of Irish history known as The Troubles. The author has woven a fascinating tale of intrigue and mayhem. Her love and knowledge of horses and racing are obvious in the well-detailed narrative that sets the stage and outlines Patrick’s training as a jockey. The true story of Shergar was never solved, so readers will be on edge to the end as they cheer Patrick on in the hopes that he finds Fionn and brings him home to Ireland where he belongs. A fast-paced story that will have mystery fans and horse lovers thoroughly captivated.