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Never Somewhere Else

Book 1 in the Sunday Times bestselling detective series
By Alex Gray
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Never Somewhere Else by Alex Gray is a gripping crime thriller set in Glasgow, where a series of brutal murders baffle the police. Detectives William Lorimer and Solly Brightman team up to unravel the mystery, delving deep into the city's dark underbelly. As they piece together the clues, they confront both the external threats from the killer and internal challenges within the police force.
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The first book in the Lorimer series, reissued by Sphere

The first book in the Lorimer series, reissued by Sphere

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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 and 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...

Never Somewhere Else by Alex Gray is a gripping tale of murder and intrigue set against the backdrop of Glasgow's vibrant yet secretive art scene.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751542912

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Alex Gray was born and educated in Glasgow. She has worked as a folk singer, a visiting officer for the Department of Social Security and an English teacher. She has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers' Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing. Married with a son and daughter, she now writes full time.

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