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'I loved it.. Anna is a great, original character, the plot fairly whizzes along and Karen Campbell has a great way with images. I look forward to the next one.' (Kate Atkinson 20070711)
'Gritty as all hell, shot through with black humour and with enough pace and atmosphere to give the likes of Denise Mina a run for their money. All this and the chutzpah to create a seedy and unpleasant superintendent named Rankin!' (Mark Billingham )
'powered by stiletto-sharp prose... a pertinent expose of the contamination seeping into lives from prostitution and a drugs economy ruled by money-laundering thugs... also vividly illustrates the physical and emotional damage caused to police officers by the vile reality of their work.' (The Herald )
'I don't remember the last time that I read a police novel which made me feel that I was spying on that world so much. As a bonus, Campbell happens to be a very talented, natural storyteller.' (Morning Star )
'Raw, real and so evocative you can almost hear the screams. Bang those drums and get the word out - there's a new writer on the Scottish crime scene and if this debut is a true reflection of her talent then she's going to be huge.' (Daily Record )
'Campbell's debut is a rare example of a crime novel which, in the energy of the writing and finely observed detail, transcends genre limitations' (The List )
'I couldn't stop reading. The slow-burn investigation and the car-crash relationships were absolutely compelling... I loved it.' (Catriona Macpherson )
'Gritty as all hell, shot through with black humour and with enough pace and atmosphere to give the likes of Denise Mina a run for their money. All this and the chutzpah to create a seedy and unpleasant superintendent named Rankin!' (Mark Billingham )
'powered by stiletto-sharp prose... a pertinent expose of the contamination seeping into lives from prostitution and a drugs economy ruled by money-laundering thugs... also vividly illustrates the physical and emotional damage caused to police officers by the vile reality of their work.' (The Herald )
'I don't remember the last time that I read a police novel which made me feel that I was spying on that world so much. As a bonus, Campbell happens to be a very talented, natural storyteller.' (Morning Star )
'Raw, real and so evocative you can almost hear the screams. Bang those drums and get the word out - there's a new writer on the Scottish crime scene and if this debut is a true reflection of her talent then she's going to be huge.' (Daily Record )
'Campbell's debut is a rare example of a crime novel which, in the energy of the writing and finely observed detail, transcends genre limitations' (The List )
'I couldn't stop reading. The slow-burn investigation and the car-crash relationships were absolutely compelling... I loved it.' (Catriona Macpherson )
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ANNA CAMERON is a new Sergeant in the Flexi Unit. On her first day in the new job she discovers she'll be working with her ex, Jamie. In at the deep end emotionally, she's also plunged headlong into the violent underworld of Glasgow's notorious Drag - the haunt of working girls, drug dealers and sad, seedy men.
CATH WORTH, Jamie's wife, watches jealously from the sidelines, having given up police work to raise their child. Anna's life could have been hers; hers could have been Anna's. When Cath attempts to get involved in a situation she is no longer equipped or entitled to tackle, the consequences for both women could be far-reaching..
Atmospheric, affecting and beautifully written, THE TWILIGHT TIME is a stunning crime debut from a remarkably talented new writer.
(20080224)
CATH WORTH, Jamie's wife, watches jealously from the sidelines, having given up police work to raise their child. Anna's life could have been hers; hers could have been Anna's. When Cath attempts to get involved in a situation she is no longer equipped or entitled to tackle, the consequences for both women could be far-reaching..
Atmospheric, affecting and beautifully written, THE TWILIGHT TIME is a stunning crime debut from a remarkably talented new writer.
(20080224)
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book has been lumped into the crime-genre, mainly because the main characters are on the police (or married to someone in the police), and of course there are crimes to be solved.
And, as a crime-novel, it is superbly-written, with enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you intrigued to the end.
But this is a book is so much more than a run-of-the mill crime novel. It is every bit as much about the tedium of domesticity and the politics of the workplace as it is a crime novel. It is a every bit an alternative travelogue of Glasgow as it is a crime novel. It has characters that are so multi-dimensional that one moment you will admire them and the you will pity or even despise them.
I understand that the author has signed an initial deal for 2 books and that the second has already been written. I can't wait....
And, as a crime-novel, it is superbly-written, with enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you intrigued to the end.
But this is a book is so much more than a run-of-the mill crime novel. It is every bit as much about the tedium of domesticity and the politics of the workplace as it is a crime novel. It is a every bit an alternative travelogue of Glasgow as it is a crime novel. It has characters that are so multi-dimensional that one moment you will admire them and the you will pity or even despise them.
I understand that the author has signed an initial deal for 2 books and that the second has already been written. I can't wait....
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Crime and prejudice...the crime tag is most likely positive as it'll get more folk buying the book (crime really does pay), but I also think this novel is much more than the crime element which, though very fine and twisty-turny enough to be satisfying, is not really central to the whole thing. The characters, what their/our life is like, what it's like for women in work (the police in particular) and how motherhood makes some folk feel were prominent and compelling enough that even a non-crime novel person (like me) could really enjoy it. All that and Glasgow humour too...what more could a reader ask for? The next instalment of course!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm a slow reader, but this was pacy, sharp and believable, and I couldn't put it down. The characters were well drawn, warts and all, the relationships were realistically complex, and the plot was fast and neat, with a clever and satisfying climax.
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excellent book
Excellent book - one that straddles many genres. A number of well presented, rounded characters. The story line is very interesting, perhaps dipping a little in the middle when... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Aberter
Underwhelming
When I read a detective book I like to read about a strong case, an interesting investigation, a clever plot with lots of suspense. Read more
Published 8 months ago by H. Lacroix
A different type of crime story
I particularly like Scottish crime writers and have had this book on my wish list for sometime. I finally got round to buying and reading it last week. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Midnight
Confused!
Very disappointing. It seemed to me that more than one person had a hand in writing this book. Names of characters appear to change without warning or did I miss something? Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. S. Watson
Excellent debut novel with outstanding characterisation
The greatest attraction of all three of Karen Campbell's novels is how closely they portray the working and private lives of police officers in Glasgow. Read more
Published 14 months ago by OEJ
Gritty and In Your Face
When Sergeant Anna Cameron arrives at Glasgow's Stewart Street police station to take charge of the Flexi Unit she shows a very confident front - composed, successful, and more... Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Moore
Gritty story with a fast pace
This book was a fast read, set in Glasgow in a red light district it had a true to life feel about it. All the characters were true to life and well formed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Bannister
Not just another crime novel
I'm not usually a fan of crime stories, but read this because it was recommended to me. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was much more than a murder mystery. Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by Drudge Dredd
It's A Hard Life in the Glesca Polis
As a thriller "The Twilight Time" is a good solid piece of work but nothing outstanding.
What does set it apart are two factors; apparent authenticity and sensitive... Read more
What does set it apart are two factors; apparent authenticity and sensitive... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by H. meiehofer
Very unusual read
This is one of the most unusual books I've read to date. Karen Campbell has a post graduate degree in creative writing and it really shows but her writing style is almost poetic... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Birkmyre
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