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Praise for Shatter the Bones:
‘It’s gripping and gritty … the tension builds layer on layer’ Express
‘MacBride at his best’ Northern Echo
Praise for Stuart MacBride:
‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James
‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham
‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid
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Praise for Stuart MacBride: 'Hurray for a new McRae' Sun 'A terrific writer ! bodies abound, blood flows freely and McRae is a delight' The Times 'Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field ! etched in the darkest of hues and with dialogue so sharp you might cut yourself' Independent 'Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride's Logan McRae series of novels are a real treat' Simon Kernick 'Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order by a writer whose dark star is most definitely on the rise' Mark Billingham 'If you're looking for taut narrative, gut-churning incident, strong characterisation ! then look no further' Reginald Hill 'Ferocious and funny' Val McDermid 'Riveting and gruesome' Daily Telegraph 'Tartan noir's greatest exponent' Daily Mirror 'Hurray for a new McRae' Sun 'A terrific writer ! McRae makes John Rebus seem like a compliant wimp ! bodies abound, blood flows freely and McRae is a delight' The Times 'One of the most disturbing and uncompromising novels in the highly successful Logan McRae series ! admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven -- or should that be hell?' Express 'Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field ! The McRae books sport some of the pithiest snapshots of urban life this side of Irvine Welsh ! etched in the darkest of hues and with dialogue so sharp you might cut yourself' Independent 'Another brilliant, riveting police procedural. I'm green with envy!' R D Wingfield 'Stuart MacBride goes straight for the jugular with a tight, thrilling novel' Glasgow Herald 'This intelligent, exciting police procedural should make the leading writers of the genre start looking over their shoulders' Sunday Telegraph 'An impressive debut ! an edge-of-your-seat page-turner' Publishers Weekly 'A gritty, roller-coaster, in-your-face thriller' Aberdeen Press and Journal 'A cracking new writer on the crime scene who hooks you from the first page and never lets you go. The action is ferocious and the pace unrelenting' Northern Echo 'Compelling reading' Telegraph 'Gripping' Daily Mirror
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86 of 89 people found the following review helpful
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Aberdeen is the setting for this tale about the kidnapping of rising talent show stars Alison & her daughter Jenny McGregor. The investigation by DS Logan McRae and his colleagues at Grampian Police takes twists and turns as the media and the public demand action. The public attempt to raise the ransom while the race is on to beat deadlines laid down by the kidnappers.
I have to say I have read all of Stuart MacBride's books since his debut novel 'Cold Granite' which also featured Logan McRae, so had pre-ordered 'Shatter the Bones'. This was the 7th book in the series.
I have to be honest and state I had in fact approached this latest book with a certain amount of trepidation - having thoroughly enjoyed a number of the previous books by the author, I had felt he had gone off track a little and the levels of profanity seemed to go off the scale.
He is certainly back on track with this book. I read it in one day and couldn't put it down. A gripping tale interlaced with humour giving an unusual mix.
If you haven't read any Stuart MacBride novels before and enjoy a good police/thriller read - buy this, you won't be disappointed.
I have to say I have read all of Stuart MacBride's books since his debut novel 'Cold Granite' which also featured Logan McRae, so had pre-ordered 'Shatter the Bones'. This was the 7th book in the series.
I have to be honest and state I had in fact approached this latest book with a certain amount of trepidation - having thoroughly enjoyed a number of the previous books by the author, I had felt he had gone off track a little and the levels of profanity seemed to go off the scale.
He is certainly back on track with this book. I read it in one day and couldn't put it down. A gripping tale interlaced with humour giving an unusual mix.
If you haven't read any Stuart MacBride novels before and enjoy a good police/thriller read - buy this, you won't be disappointed.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Alison McGregor and her six-year-old daughter, Jenny, Aberdeen's huge favorites to win the competition on the hit tv show Britain's Next Big Star, have made it to the semi-finals. Suddenly they are kidnapped, and the ransom note soon received says they will be killed if an indeterminate ransom is not paid within fourteen days. Contributions are made across the country from their millions of fans. The police are stymied - there are no witnesses, and no trace of forensic evidence can be found on either the ransom notes or the gruesome videos which the police are examining, and there are absolutely no clues as to who is behind the crime. Needless to say, the media, and the public, are in an uproar, and the detectives are being hounded by both, as well as by the head of the CID and other investigative agencies.
There is a second story line dealing with a routine drug bust which goes seriously awry, with the drug dealer managing to escape despite handcuffs and the presence of numerous police officers designed to prevent just that from happening. The ramifications of this are far-reaching and brutal, and very personal for DS Logan MacRae.
This latest entry in this wonderful series moves at a slower pace than I remembered the earlier books being, perhaps reflective of the actual way in which serious crime investigations happen in real life. But trust me, by the time the reader approaches the wrap-up of this well-written tale of celebrity culture run amok, the reader will be turning the pages swiftly to reach the suspense-filled ending as time is running out and the deadline approaches.
Logan MacRae, his significant other, Samantha, and the cops on the Grampian Police force who readers have met in the earlier books are wonderfully well drawn. MacRae is a very human and believable protagonist, and I can't wait for his return in the next series entry. Highly recommended.
There is a second story line dealing with a routine drug bust which goes seriously awry, with the drug dealer managing to escape despite handcuffs and the presence of numerous police officers designed to prevent just that from happening. The ramifications of this are far-reaching and brutal, and very personal for DS Logan MacRae.
This latest entry in this wonderful series moves at a slower pace than I remembered the earlier books being, perhaps reflective of the actual way in which serious crime investigations happen in real life. But trust me, by the time the reader approaches the wrap-up of this well-written tale of celebrity culture run amok, the reader will be turning the pages swiftly to reach the suspense-filled ending as time is running out and the deadline approaches.
Logan MacRae, his significant other, Samantha, and the cops on the Grampian Police force who readers have met in the earlier books are wonderfully well drawn. MacRae is a very human and believable protagonist, and I can't wait for his return in the next series entry. Highly recommended.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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If you've followed MacBride's DS Logan McRae and the Grampian Police Force over the previous six books, you'll know what to expect from these dark, gritty yet touched with a certain raw humour novels; only this seventh is better.
As others have said and as I have opined in other reviews, through MacBride, Logan seemed to have lost his way and the previous books lacked the sense of foreboding and tension we'd found in the first books. Now all that is back.
Logan is on tremendous form and even DI Steel seems to have refound her cojones. Naturally enough these days, there's a stupid Superintendant from SOCA to contend with alongside the riff-raff and worse dotted around Aberdeen.
In this book, Logan meets out his own revenge after events take a serious turn for the worse in his own life. All the while, though, he barely misses a step in his determination to find out who has kidnapped mother and daughter Z-list celebs on Reality TV - MacBride is nothing if not topical. And then, there's a missing drug-addicted woman, her less than charming boyfriend. Throw in a couple of pseudo-Yardies and we have almost a full set.
What I have omitted is the the point behind the title and here you will have to read the book to see how that shapes (or misshapes) up.
All in all, this is an excellent crime thriller - almost a drama, really, as we get to grips with The Grampians and its inhabitants. It's a pity we see these books only once a year although, on balance, it may take 12 months to settle down after reading 'Shatter The Bones', so it's perhaps as well that we give the author some time to think up some further nasties for his next Logan McRae outing.
As others have said and as I have opined in other reviews, through MacBride, Logan seemed to have lost his way and the previous books lacked the sense of foreboding and tension we'd found in the first books. Now all that is back.
Logan is on tremendous form and even DI Steel seems to have refound her cojones. Naturally enough these days, there's a stupid Superintendant from SOCA to contend with alongside the riff-raff and worse dotted around Aberdeen.
In this book, Logan meets out his own revenge after events take a serious turn for the worse in his own life. All the while, though, he barely misses a step in his determination to find out who has kidnapped mother and daughter Z-list celebs on Reality TV - MacBride is nothing if not topical. And then, there's a missing drug-addicted woman, her less than charming boyfriend. Throw in a couple of pseudo-Yardies and we have almost a full set.
What I have omitted is the the point behind the title and here you will have to read the book to see how that shapes (or misshapes) up.
All in all, this is an excellent crime thriller - almost a drama, really, as we get to grips with The Grampians and its inhabitants. It's a pity we see these books only once a year although, on balance, it may take 12 months to settle down after reading 'Shatter The Bones', so it's perhaps as well that we give the author some time to think up some further nasties for his next Logan McRae outing.
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Macbride at his best!
Another well thought out yarn, from Stuart Macbride! Twists, and turns to satisfy all. I look forward to the next one in anticipation!
Published 2 months ago by Mr. George F. Moran
Disappointing
I was desperately searching for a writer I hadn't read before and settled on this one - hoping I could go on and read the other books in the series. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Heather Feather
Most disappointing
I enjoy a good detective story but this is certainly one of the most disappointing and banal pieces of fiction I've read for a long time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Saltsman
Excellent, gripping read but no happy ending
I literally could not put this book down. Not for the squeamish or easily offended, but great plot construction and characterization. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alison Watson
Rip off Pricing
Won't be buying this as the Kindle edition is an absolutely ridiculous price - The publisher needs to get a grip.
Published 4 months ago by Peter
Shatter the illusions - or gone off the rails?
The first two McRae books I read I thought were the dog's biscuits and I couldn't wait for more
But since then it's all gone down the pan
This one had a passable plot - I... Read more
But since then it's all gone down the pan
This one had a passable plot - I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by bobbycow
Shatter
My husband was disapointed in this very thin book. Not up to Barry's best, I felt it lacked value for money.
Published 5 months ago by gurgle
Lewd, crude and sterotyped charactera
I really struggled with this book. I thought the concept of the novel was a good idea but it was badly executed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by spitfire87
cracking read
All the usual characters doing badly as usual.
Bit short on his usual blood and gore.
Has he been nobbled by the Aberdeen Tourist Board!
Bit short on his usual blood and gore.
Has he been nobbled by the Aberdeen Tourist Board!
Published 7 months ago by Kevin O'connor
a little extra
arrived in good time and was in really good condition. The little extra was the authors signature, which I wasn't expecting:-)
Published 7 months ago by shirley
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