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'Campbell Armstrong - the literary equivalent of an AK47' The Glasgow Daily Record Armstrong is a wonderfully atmospheric writer who shines a light into the dark corners of the human heart' The Sunday Telegraph 'The joy in Armstrong's novel is his effortless flicks of characterisation, his bittersweet insights. ...Armstrong's skill is not just an eye for a criminally good tale but a passion for the people that will populate it.' The Scotsman
Reviewingtheevidence.com, July 2006
"Armstrong is a masterful writer... Butcher is a must-read if you
like tough, gritty crime fiction with a memorable hero."
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Glasgow crime and passion,
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This review is from: Butcher (Lou Perlman) (Hardcover)
Campbell Armstrong has produced yet another dark masterpiece following the troubled life of Perleman, his Glasgow detective. It is impossible to remain unmoved by the passionately observed inhabitants and victims of this gripping tale, as they move across the glittering canvas of a great city. One desperately wants Perleman to succeed against all odds! Armstrong is a fabulous storyteller. His Perleman beats Taggart and Rebus into a dismal pulp - programme-makers take note!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Dark Glaswegian thriller,
By A. O'Hear "Anthony" (Millwall, London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Butcher (Lou Perlman) (Hardcover)
As someone brought up in Glasgow, I can often spot a crime novelist who picks the city for a location just because it "seems" dangerous, but doesn't the first thing about of the place. Although this is my first Campbell Armstrong, you can tell he has a real feel for its gritty underworld. The characters are well-drawn, the city grim, the plot slick. I won't give too much of the story away (I'm sure there'll be plenty of others willing to do it), but this is a fast-paced thriller, with a great eye for detail (severed hands, anyone?), and a dark look at the human psyche: one hell of a read.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another good one from a Master!,
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This review is from: Butcher (Lou Perlman) (Hardcover)
A great and somewhat grisly story with some wonderful language and insights as Armstrong takes us into the belly of Glasgow. From start to finish the book had me hooked - hard to get bored with a story without slow moments.
If there is a disappointment, it would be that there could have been more closure on some issues. This reads "sequel" to me and if the standard can be maintained we will be enjoying another good read in the not too distant future.
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