Pitch Black (DCI Lorimer)
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Gray more than holds her own against the likes of Rankin and McDermid...it would take a reader with the skills of her hero to come up with the killer's identity before the last few page s' Express
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Gray more than holds her own against the likes of Rankin and McDermid...it would take a reader with the skills of her hero to come up with the killer's identity before the last few page s' Express
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a relatively recent resident of Glasgow, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Following the hero from a holiday on Mull, back to the city streets, I could relate to it all. The creation of a "new" football club, fully consistent with the culture of the city, and yet inserted into the reality of now and here, is a brilliant stroke! All of the back-story relating to the SPL and the Scottish League is relevant and still not intrusive to the main tale - but will draw in anyone who has followed football in Scotland.
However, this is not a book about football; it is about human beings, their underlying motives and drivers, and what they will do to bring them to fruition (or to stop others from bringing theirs to fruition!)
Borrow it, beg it, or even buy it - but I can recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who enjoys any form of crime fiction.
However, this is not a book about football; it is about human beings, their underlying motives and drivers, and what they will do to bring them to fruition (or to stop others from bringing theirs to fruition!)
Borrow it, beg it, or even buy it - but I can recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who enjoys any form of crime fiction.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must admit this book sat on my shelves for a time as I'm not a lover of football. However, I am a fan of Alex Gray, and this book did not disappoint me. This was a cracking good mystery and, although I'm quite good at spotting the murderer, I didn't guess this one and it was a complete surprise. But then, that's what you want from a good detective story. So, on balance, apart from the football I would readily recommend this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The plot centres around a Glasgow Football Club - Kelvin FC. The novel opens with a wife fleeing the scene of her footballer husband's murder, who is a new signing to Kelvin FC.
More murders relating to the Club follow and DCI Lorimer is assigned as SIO. Lorimer's character is endearing and interesting but it lacks something in "Pitch Black" concerning detection skills and interaction with other police officers. The pace seems to plod along at first. Once the murderer is detected - which is not revealed to the reader - Gray cleverly quickens the pace as there is a rush to catch the killer. There are plenty of motives and not until the end do you guess who the killer is.
There is a theme running through the novel regarding a lost ginger cat which is given a home by Maggie Lorimer which seems to represent having loved and lost - but I felt it was dull and detracted from the main plot.
However Gray has used some good techniques to bring "Pitch Black" alive, with short passages within one chapter, giving the feeling that actions are being carried out simultaneously, radio commentries and press cuttings. She also brings the landscape a visual vitality and as stated on the dust jacket bring Glasgow to life.
Overall I found this an enjoyable read but not to the level of the more "seasoned" crime writers.
More murders relating to the Club follow and DCI Lorimer is assigned as SIO. Lorimer's character is endearing and interesting but it lacks something in "Pitch Black" concerning detection skills and interaction with other police officers. The pace seems to plod along at first. Once the murderer is detected - which is not revealed to the reader - Gray cleverly quickens the pace as there is a rush to catch the killer. There are plenty of motives and not until the end do you guess who the killer is.
There is a theme running through the novel regarding a lost ginger cat which is given a home by Maggie Lorimer which seems to represent having loved and lost - but I felt it was dull and detracted from the main plot.
However Gray has used some good techniques to bring "Pitch Black" alive, with short passages within one chapter, giving the feeling that actions are being carried out simultaneously, radio commentries and press cuttings. She also brings the landscape a visual vitality and as stated on the dust jacket bring Glasgow to life.
Overall I found this an enjoyable read but not to the level of the more "seasoned" crime writers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Read with a Scottish Theme
The first DCI Lorimer book I've read and I'm hooked! Alex Gray brings the Glasgow backdrop to life and all the characters are believable. A real page turner.
Published 3 months ago by Mo77
Alex Gray - Pitch Black
Have only started reading her books, love this one as have done her previous books. She's the Ian Rankin for Glasgow, down to earth and keeps you page turning, well it was for me.
Published 3 months ago by Rona Smith
Loved it!
I'd never read any of Alex Gray's books when I found this one in the bookshop, but it sounded quite interesting so I took a chance, and bought it. Good decision - I loved it! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wesley
gray one
An excellent author who makes his characters come alive on the page. You have to keep turning the page to find out what happens next.
Published 20 months ago by Bobbie
First time read of Alex Gray's work
I found this a pleasant read overall. I did not enjoy the football commentaries and eventually ignored them. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by hazel neild
Not Bad
As a big Rebus fan, I thought I'd give Alex Gray a try as he is billed in various reviews as Glasgow's answer to Ian Rankin. Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by John Urquell
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