Description
In the gritty streets of Glasgow, Jack Laidlaw navigates a world of shadows and secrets. A master at unraveling complex human emotions, he brings a rugged charm to his quest for truth. As he grapples with his own demons, the murder of a young woman forces Laidlaw to confront not only the darkest corners of the city but also the depths of his own heart.
With each twist and turn, readers will find themselves entangled in a web of loyalty and betrayal. McIlvanney crafts a poignant narrative that captures the raw essence of human experience. Laidlaw’s journey is as much about solving a crime as it is about discovering what it means to be truly alive.
With each twist and turn, readers will find themselves entangled in a web of loyalty and betrayal. McIlvanney crafts a poignant narrative that captures the raw essence of human experience. Laidlaw’s journey is as much about solving a crime as it is about discovering what it means to be truly alive.
Book Details
Format
eBook
Pages
304 pages
Language
English
Published
May 2, 2013
Publisher
Canongate Books
Editions
11 editions
Genres
Mystery
Science Fiction
Horror
Crime
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This is the first Laidlaw novel, and my last. Given the chance there would a statue of the man in George Square. I, however, do NOT bow down the massive ego that people have given him over the years. First book of tartan noir? Nope. There is Jardine, Rankin, and McBride. Especially Iain Rankin. This book is a book of the 1970s and it reads like that.
March 9th 2026