A Small Weeping

A hard-hitting Scottish mystery that takes the reader on a tour of the back streets of Glasgow on the trail of a serial killerLibrary JournalDetective Chief Inspector Lorimer, already investigating the murder of a prostitute in a Glasgow subway, suspects a serial killer after learning of a new victim. The second victim, a nurse, succumbs in a private clinic, but also holds the signature red carnation. A third victim clinches the notion and intensifies the focus on police procedural elements. A feisty pathologist, moody superintendent, promising new rookie, and visiting black American detective all add strong appeal, while the psychological suspense is an added bonus. Fans of other Scottish mystery authors like Ian Rankin may enjoy. Strongly recommended for most collecitons. Considered a rising star in British crime fiction, the Glasgow-born Gray is also the author of Never Somewhere Else. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.