Discover your next reading obsession with this iconic first novel in Alex Gray's bestselling Scottish detective series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:

'Warm-hearted, atmospheric' ANN CLEEVES
'Relentless and intriguing' PETER MAY
'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL
'Exciting, pacey, authentic' ANGELA MARSONS
'Superior writing'THE TIMES
'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH

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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 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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• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionBritish & IrishScottish
• Crime, Thriller & MysteryMysteryHard-Boiled

• Publication Date: October 31, 2013
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• Print Length: 309 Pages
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