Ian Hanmore
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Detective Inspector Tony McLean is on the case when the search for a missing journalist uncovers the scene of a carefully staged murder. In a sealed chamber, deep in the heart of Gilmerton Cove, a mysterious network of caves and passages sprawling beneath Edinburgh, the body is discovered in a seemingly macabre ritual of purification. But McLean knew the dead man and can't shake off the suspicion that there is far more to this case than meets the...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The No.1 bestselling crime thriller from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. A bloody, brilliant and brutal story of murder, kidnap and revenge. Five years ago his daughter, Rebecca, went missing on the eve of her thirteenth birthday. A year later the first card arrived: home-made, with a Polaroid picture stuck to the front - Rebecca, strapped to a chair, gagged and terrified. Every year another card: each one worse than the last. The tabloids call...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eight years ago, the Inside Man abducted and killed four women. He left another three in critical condition, their stomachs slit open and a plastic doll stitched inside. Then he disappeared. Until now. Ash Henderson was a Detective Inspector on the initial investigation. Things haven't exactly gone well since: his family has been destroyed, his career is in tatters, and one of Oldcastle's most vicious criminals is making sure he spends the rest of...
Author
Language
English
Description
Billy Partridge wasn't really cut out to be a cat burglar, but it was "do the job, or come up with thirteen grand by Thursday, or have both legs shattered." "Do the job" seemed the least worst option. But he's about to find out just how bad the least worst option can be... The first story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season
7) Gold Rings
Author
Language
English
Description
There is never a good time to look upon the face of a dead loved one. But Mr Unwin has dedicated his life to helping the bereaved. While helping himself at the same time... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season
Author
Language
English
Description
Brian's about to discover that life as a drug dealer can have hidden benefits. But he might come to wish he'd never taken advantage of them... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season.
Author
Language
English
Description
It's Christmas Eve, but the criminals never stop working, so neither do the police. The raid is on...but things don't go entirely to plan... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season.
10) French Hens
Author
Language
English
Description
Being a top-flight chef can be stressful. Thankfully a professional kitchen throws up some unique opportunities for body disposal... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season
11) Swans a Swimming
Author
Language
English
Description
James Kirkhill thinks he has the best job in the world: coaching the girls' swimming team. But he's about to get into some very deep water... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season.
Author
Language
English
Description
A collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season – from the No. 1 bestseller Stuart MacBride Thieves, drug dealers, lap-dancers, gangsters and even the odd good guy populate these twelve tales exploring the seedier side of life in North East Scotland.
13) Ladies Dancing
Author
Language
English
Description
Kayleigh's a professional. But lap-dancing has rules. And when someone breaks the rules... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season.
14) Pipers Piping
Author
Language
English
Description
What could be more festive than a trip to see Santa at the local shopping centre? Depends on who's gunning for Santa... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season.
15) Turtle Doves
Author
Language
English
Description
When a double suicide arrives at the city morgue, Sandra thinks it's a Christmas like any other. But she's about to get a very nasty shock – make that two very nasty shocks... Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season
16) Calling Birds
Author
Language
English
Description
Working in a call centre normally offers few career opportunities. But it looks as if Tracy's about to get her big break. Another story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season