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The first book in the Lorimer series, reissued by Sphere
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When three young women are discovered strangled and mutilated in a Glasgow park, it is up to DCI Lorimer to find their killer. Frustrated by a lack of progress in the investigation, Lorimer is forced to enlist the services of Dr Solomon and Brightman, psychologist and criminal profiler. Together they form an uneasy alliance. But when a homeless man is brought in for questioning the investigation takes a bizarre turn. Soon Lorimer has to scratch the surface of the polished Glasgow art world and reveal the dark layers hidden beneath...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Alex Gray is hailed as one of the new generation of upcoming Scottish crime writers. I hope she gets better because I wasn't very impressed with this. It starts off well enough with a plot which catches the attention but soon its promise withers to a mediocre crime novel. I kept reading because I know the places in Glasgow mentioned, if I hadn't I would have put the book down. I read A Small Weeping as well and found it slightly improved but still mediocre. In both books it was far too easy to guess 'whodunnit'. I am hoping Gray's books will follow the same pattern as Ian Rankin's Rebus books. I found the first few simplistic and unchallenging but as the series grew they became better and better. Here's hoping Gray goes the same way.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I actually bought this book because it was written by one of my English teachers from my schooldays so I was interested to see what it was like.
I have to say that I really enjoyed it. Right from the beginning it is really easy to get into - I read it in just a couple of days as once I'd started I didn't want to put it down! There are a few twists and turns in the plot along the way which helps to sustain interest although the last one is fairly predictable.
All in all though it's a really good read and I would definetly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I'm an avid crime novel fan - particularly police procedural. I was recommended this author as a good, British writer. The plot has its merits and the main detective (Lorimer) has his charms. However, I wasn't gripped and longing to turn the next page. Hopefully the second novel will build on the strengths and eliminate the weaknesses!
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I bought this book as I had read about this author and she was given a good review. The book was in excellent condition and arrived quickly. Many thanks.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Anne Millar
New series, worth trying
Really enjoyed this novel and went straight on to the next in the series. In the vein of a more serious crime story line, like Ian Rankin rather than the likes of James Patterson... Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. J. Wilson
Pure Gold Of A Novel
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Some books sit on shelves for a long time time waiting to be read but having picked up the book the moment it arrived attracted by... Read more
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Published 17 months ago by Rainy-Day-Reading
A Disappointing Read
I'm sorry, I really wanted to like this book as it's a first effort & the start of a series (& I'm always looking out for a good new series) but unfortunately only managed to read... Read more
Published 17 months ago by N. Pemberton
Detective murder story
First book by Alex Gray, I had seen mixed reviews but decided to give it a look. Not the greatest Murder ever but for a first attempt I found it quite enjoyable. Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Jtudor
Great debut novel, Glasgow in a different light.
Well, picked this up thinking it looked interesting, and ended up reading it twice. Alex Gray is a fantastic author, who captures Glasgow fanastically. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2005 by Andrew
Stereotypes and Cliches Run Rampant
Sorry, but this is re-heated fodder. Not one of the characters is original from the over-worked policeman to the overly enthusiastic psychologist. Read more
Published on 3 April 2003 by Mrs Joyce Innes
Glasgow Crime
I found Alex Gray's debut novel fascinating reading - it has all the elements of a great crime novel for me - stunning city backdrop, plot twists and turns, a psychological element... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2002 by Sarah Stevenson
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