Logan Finch has just about everything he ever wanted, including a penthouse apartment and a shot at making partner in one of Scotland's largest law firms. But there's something missing from his life: he still pines for the woman he thought was 'the one' and who left him without a word of explanation over twelve years ago.
Alex Cahill is one of Logan's clients, and probably his best friend. The profane, gregarious American owns a successful security business but has a shadowy past and a capacity for violence.
Detective Constable Rebecca Irvine, newly promoted to Strathclyde Police's CID, is stuck in a failing marriage. On her first day in the new job she is called to a murder scene in the affluent Southside of Glasgow. The victim is Penny Grant, Logan's former girlfriend. And her eleven-year-old daughter is missing...
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'Positively crackles from first page to last... An astonishingly accomplished debut with Grisham-like elan... If you read just one thriller this year, make it this one'
(Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail )'Don't even think about stopping half-way through because this is a strictly one-sitting, white-knuckle adrenalin ride that will undoubtedly be one of the best debuts to hit the thriller shelves this year'
(Daily Record )'If you want a confrontation with full-on firepower, this book is for you.'
(Scotsman )'The author's attention to detail in police procedure is commendable...a very worthwhile read'
(The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland )'I simply loved DAISYCHAIN...a perfect excuse to curl up on the couch and not move till you have finished it'
(Eurocrime )'A taut Glasgow-set thriller...Moffat's sharp writing grips from the first page'
(Civvy Street )About the Author
GJ Moffat has been fascinated by courtroom melodramas starring the good and the bad guys since he was a boy. Although he became a lawyer, he always had the urge to write and his debut thriller brings these good guys and bad guys to life in glorious Technicolor. He is married with two little angel girls and is struggling to learn the electric guitar `hitting more bum notes than good ones`.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By mciala
Format:Paperback
A legal thriller written by a guy from Ayrshire who's a partner in a Glasgow law firm about a guy from Ayrshire who's an associate in a Glasgow law firm. I'm from Ayrshire and used to be an associate in a Glasgow law firm - how could I pass this one by? It's a competent and exciting thriller, tautly written with few words wasted, and one that keeps one's interest although an increasing suspension of disbelief is required towards the end. The author sets its Glasgow credentials well with location detail. The characters are generally well formed although I can't say I warmed to Logan Finch. What I did find disappointing was the lack of any feeling of what life in a Glasgow law firm is really like (pretty boring if the truth be told but some of that could be portrayed to counter the excitement of the situation Logan finds himself in). I also found the relationship between Logan and his boss unrealistic (no associate talks to his supervising partner in that manner, surely?), as was the portrayal of corporate business meetings and the behaviour of the female police officer. The 'international' elements, while clearly aimed at overseas sales also detracted from the Glasgow setting and in one sense seemed something of a sell-out - most dodgy businessmen a Glasgow lawyer encounters come from no further east than Barlanark, and the last ex-special forces close protection operative I met came from Kilmarnock (as, I believe, does Gary Moffat). In summary I'd commend this as an exciting if undemanding read, but for a legal thriller which says something about life as an associate in a big law firm try John Grisham's 'The Associate' (better than most reviews would have you believe) or Phillip Margolin's, erm, 'The Associate'.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Morag Black
Format:Hardcover
As this is the author's first novel, I wasn't sure what to expect. it got a cracking review in the Daily Mail so I thought's I give it a try. I needn't have worried. A gripping storyline kept me up through the wee small hours racing to the end of begging for more. I hear there's a sequel in the pipeline.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Not just the hurtling of the tale but the language and the characterisation was superb. But DO read this before you even look at the rest.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By S. Bright
Format:Hardcover
I couldn't put it down once I'd started this book. Easy to read, with characters who really came alive for me, I loved it. Crime isn't my usual genre but this book had enough to draw me in. A Scots John Grisham, the setting gave this book credibility and I was left thinking about the characters during the day, when I wasn't reading the book. As a debut novel I was very impressed, and will buy the next GJ Moffat as soon as its out.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a great first novel. This book has a great plot line and no flat spots. The characters were very believable and easy to relate to. This new author has been put on my list of favourites and I can't wait for the next book. This book would make a great movie/miniseries.
By gillynm
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
there is a lot of implausibility in this book, but hey it's fiction and an enjoyable read. My only criticism is, after the 'action' the story is wrapped up with a little too much brevity.
By Dr
Format:Kindle Edition
I actually bought this book by mistake as I was looking for one with the same name. It isn't a bad read and it can hold your attention but I do wish the author had thought through the practicalities a bit. I know nothing about corporate law, secret armies or police work so I can't say whether the book reflects these situations well but is is incredible that Irvine as a mother would so totally disregard the care of her baby as she does. She parades around Glasgow all hours of the day or night acting for all the world like a single girl giving very little thought to child care arrangements beyond the first morning and apparently all but forgetting her "little man" as she pursues Logan. Even the Russian criminals gave more thought to the feeding and whereabouts of Ellie than Irvine. If the (male) author of this book had really felt the need to give his female lead a young child, perhaps he should have talked to working mums about the juggling act of parenthood and career first.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fantastic book - particularly for me living in Glasgow as it describes the city so well. A real page-turner the problem with this book is you will not want to put it down!
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Daisychain was chosen for my Book Club for June. A majority of the members thought the book was badly written and unbelievable. Read more
Published on 1 July 2010 by C. A. Rees
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Gripping read
Providing review on behalf of James Morris. "Couldn't put this book down, brilliant read, gripping from beginning to end. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Elaine Creamer
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A page-turner
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Read it in just 2 sittings. Genuinely a page-turner. Loved seeing the Glasgow scenes brought to life.
Published on 5 May 2009 by D. Morgan
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good concept but poorly worked
This book has a good concept but there are some gaps within the story that leave you feeling slightly cheated in the story. Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by C. Ronald
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Cracking Debut
Fast paced, addictive read with strong characters, that ensured the novel was devoured within a few days. Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by J. L. Howson
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Daisychain
Exciting, heart-stopping and gripping. Pretty much everything a crime thriller should be. A new career awaits GJ Moffat surely... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2009 by Harshest Critic
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