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Deadline for Murder (Lindsay Gordon Mystery Series) [Paperback]

V. L. McDermid
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Sep 2005 Lindsay Gordon Mystery Series

Lindsay Gordon finds herself dragged into a sordid world of blackmail, prostitution, lies and murder when she investigates the case of a former colleague jailed for killing a notorious Glaswegian journalist. Third in the popular mystery series.

When Alison Maxwell, a well-known Glaswegian journalist with an irresistible sexual attraction to both sexes, is found murdered the police look no further than the owner of the scarf used to strangle her. Lindsay Gordon, however, has other ideas. Maxwell was a serial seductress who kept a secret record of her encounters – including one with Lindsay herself. Recalling the threats that followed the end of the relationship, Lindsay knows all too well the feelings of rage, fear and passion that Alison Maxwell could invoke.

Soon Lindsay is embroiled in an investigation involving blackmail,stolen government documents and the vested interests of a group of people determined to keep her from finding the truth.

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  • Paperback: 242 pages
  • Publisher: Spinsters Ink Books (Sep 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 193285908X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932859089
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,326,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘A single-malt Scots pleasure, Lindsay Gordon will only get better as she ages.’ Laurie R. King

'Move over Morse … a refreshing detective story' New Woman

‘Witty and corrosively unsentimental’ She

‘This taut story exploring the limits of friendship is well worth reading’ Publishers Weekly

‘A treat… gripping until the very last page’ Pink Paper

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Val McDermid grew up in a Scottish mining community then read English at Oxford. She was a journalist for sixteen years, spending the last three as Northern Bureau Chief of a national Sunday tabloid. She is now a full-time writer and lives in South Manchester.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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There is a quantum leap between 'Common Murder' the second book and this one. I don't know what changed but something certainly did. This book has the glimmerings of the promise that would come to fruition in Mermaid's Singing. The plot is far more congruent and complex, with a very nice twist. I'd recommend it as probably the best of the 5.
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Reporter Lindsay Gordon learns the hard way that you can never go home again. When she returns to Glasgow after staying away for awhile due to the political repercussions from her previous investigation (see COMMON MURDER, a very good novel), she quickly finds out that her lover Cordelia Brown has found someone else, Claire Ogilvie. Lindsay's former lover, journalist Alison Maxwell, is dead, allegedly killed by one of Claire's former mates, Jackie Mitchell, who has been convicted of the crime. This may sound like "who's on first", but it is more lucid in the novel.
.... .. Claire has chutzpa as she asks Lindsay to investigate Alison's death because she believes that Jackie is innocent and wants new information for the appeal. Lindsay decides to look into the case for her own personal reasons. As Lindsay digs deep into the life of Alison, she realizes two startling facts about her swinging lifestyle. Alison had numerous lovers and wannabe lovers, and the case is much deeper than a simple murder. It leads to blackmail, prostitution, and espionage involving stolen classified government documents. If Lindsay is not careful where Alison's threads take her to, she may find herself as the next victim.
.... .. DEADLINE FOR MURDER is an exhilarating mystery novel that has numerous interesting characters, not the least being Lindsay. The story line is like the beginning of a roller coaster as it starts slowly up the incline and suddenly takes off at warp speed. Though the ardent feminism may turn off some readers, it really should not stop most mystery fans from enjoying a good book. Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan series, is clearly in her element with this fabulous feminist mystery.

......Harriet Klausner
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Final Edition 22 Feb 2009
Format:Paperback
I am a fan of Val McDermid and I am reading the Lindsay Gordon mysteries.
I have just reading "Final Edition" and so far I think to be the best of the Lindsay Gordon series. I am not used to reviewing books, but I really liked the story. I am really sure that Val McDermid must write more Lindsay Gordon/Kate Brannigan books as they are among her best.

Rachel Strike
47 Ardington Road
Northampton
NN1 5LP
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3.0 out of 5 stars Tepid thriller
Again lesbian characters which seems to be the recurring theme for McDermids early books, not always necessary. A few male characters that are not all vad would be good
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Susan E Matthews
1.0 out of 5 stars Bored...stopped reading it
Bored...stopped reading it. FIrst few chapters did not engage me in the theme or the characters. Others beckoned that were much more engaging.
Published 2 months ago by Renaissanceali
5.0 out of 5 stars As described
Item was delivered in the expected timescales as indicated at point of sale and packaged appropriately for size of item, would use seller again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tptklnj
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindsay does a 'Miss Marple'.
Final Edition Lindsay seems caught between the devil and the deep sea, unable to do right for doing wrong in the fallout as friends and aquaintances seem to turn on each other as a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kay
4.0 out of 5 stars good story
Not usual Val McDermid but good all the same. A bit slow in places. Worth a read though try it.
Published 4 months ago by NHP
4.0 out of 5 stars Lizzie
Well written and fast paced,..a pleasure to read such excellent prose. Not as tightly plotted as her later work, but a well worthwhile read. Thanks to Val for her work.
Published 5 months ago by lizzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Val McDermid
Absolutely brilliant by a brilliant author. Have nearly collected all of her works - just a few more to go!
Published 19 months ago by Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars Great to the end
I like Val McDermid as a writer and this book was excellent and believeable from start to finish. NO disappointing rushed ending.
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by N. M. Mcdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars The brain teasing continues
This is the third Lindsay Gordon mystery and finds her returning from hiding in Italy after the drama in the second book. Read more
Published on 8 July 2006 by RD
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read, but I preferred the Kate Brannigan books
I recommend buying the five schoolgirl detective "Lindsay Gordon" books and the five Manchester private eye "Kate Brannigan" mysteries, then reading them... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2000 by Mr. D. J. Carr
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