A Fear of Dark Places

John Harkin

Beschreibung

The new crime thriller by the author of The Fear of Falling: “A gritty and unflinching journey through 90’s Glasgow . . . Dark, delicious, and authentic.” —Marrisse Whittaker, author of Buried Dreams As DI Luc Kidston investigates the grisly murder of a prominent, openly gay prosecutor, he discovers that a friend of the victim died just a few weeks earlier—but botched police work resulted in a suicide ruling. When the case becomes a double murder inquiry, Kidston believes he may be tracking a serial killer. Now amid rising tensions within his team, Kidston’s family is targeted by a shady nightclub manager who blames the detective for interfering with his business. But Kidston’s attempts to lure a murderer out of the shadows, while also racing to free a loved one from captivity, will plunge him into darkness in a suspenseful and terrifying climax . . . Can Kidston crack the case and make it out in one piece?

Verfügbar seit: 02.06.2023.

Drucklänge: 332 Seiten.

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