A Stone of the Heart

John Brady, J. Brady. Penguin Books, $3.95 (256pp) ISBN 978-0-14-013847-4

``Set in Brady's native Ireland, his debut towers above the mystery category as an eloquent, compelling novel about the Troubles,'' remarked PW . Trinity College's hallowed grounds are infiltrated by conspirators abetting IRA terrorists. (Aug.)

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