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Only the Dead Can Tell
Book 15 in the Sunday Times bestselling detective series
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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The fifteenth William Lorimer investigation: Glasgow-set crime at its most thrilling
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Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's bestselling Scottish detective series
Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 22 in the Lorimer series, ACTS OF MALICE, is out now and Book 23, BLOOD ON OLD STONES, is available to pre-order.
Whether you've read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Only the Dead Can Tell is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, and Ann Cleeves.
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
When there are no witnesses . . .
When Dorothy Guildford is found stabbed to death in her home, all signs point to her husband, Peter. The forensic psychologist is convinced there's more to the case than meets the eye, but Police Scotland are certain they have their man.
While DC Kirsty Wilson searches for evidence that will put Peter away for good, she is shocked to discover a link with a vast human-trafficking operation that Detective Superintendent William Lorimer has been investigating for months. But before they can interrogate him, Peter is brutally attacked.
With one person dead and another barely hanging on, the clock is ticking for DC Wilson and DSI Lorimer.
And the stakes grow higher still when one of their own is kidnapped . . .
Series: DSI William Lorimer
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Echo of the Dead
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all or whether you're discovering Alex Gray's bestselling series for the first time, Echo of the Dead will have you...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
When Shadows Fall
Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series. Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, Questions for a Dead Man, is out now and Book 21, Out of Darkness, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, When Shadows...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Only the Dead Can Tell
Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's bestselling Scottish detective series Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 22 in the Lorimer series, ACTS OF MALICE, is out now and Book 23, BLOOD ON OLD STONES, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Only the Dead Can Tell...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Blood on Old Stones
The Sunday Times Bestselling Series 'Move over Rebus' - Daily Mail 'One of the best' - Literary Review 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' - Alexander McCall Smith 'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' - The Times ---------- The wildest places often conceal the darkest secrets... DSI William Lorimer never expected that the next time he'd visit the Isle...Hardback$7200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Acts of Malice
Your favourite Glasgow detective is back with a brand new case. 'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL 'One of the best' LITERARY REVIEW 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH 'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' THE TIMES _____________________ DSI William Lorimer first meets Meredith St Claire when he is giving a careers talk at his goddaughter's school....Paperback$4900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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Only the Dead Can Tell by Alex Gray is praised for bringing Glasgow to life vividly, akin to how Ian Rankin depicts Edinburgh. Gray's work is consistently impressive, showcasing superior writing with strong characterisation and an authentic Glaswegian atmosphere. Her storytelling, with its engaging plots and topical debates, keeps readers intrigued till the end. Gray is recognised as a reliable practitioner of crime fiction, delivering consistent high-quality novels.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751568479
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 299g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Alex Gray is the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Detective William Lorimer series. Born and raised in Glasgow, she has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers' Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing and is the co-founder of the international Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival.
To find exclusive articles, reviews and the latest news about Alex Gray and the DSI Lorimer series, visit www.alexgrayauthor.co.uk.Also by Alex Gray
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Echo of the Dead
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all or whether you're discovering Alex Gray's bestselling series for the first time, Echo of the Dead will have you...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
When Shadows Fall
Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series. Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, Questions for a Dead Man, is out now and Book 21, Out of Darkness, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, When Shadows...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Never Somewhere Else
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...Paperback$8800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Swedish Girl
When Kirsty Wilson lands a room in a luxury Glasgow flat owned by Swedish fellow student Eva Magnusson, she can't believe her luck. But Kirsty's delight turns to terror when she finds the beautiful Swedish girl lying dead in their home, and their male flatmate is accused of her murder. Kirsty refuses to accept that he is guilty and, inspired...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Blood on Old Stones
The Sunday Times Bestselling Series 'Move over Rebus' - Daily Mail 'One of the best' - Literary Review 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' - Alexander McCall Smith 'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' - The Times ---------- The wildest places often conceal the darkest secrets... DSI William Lorimer never expected that the next time he'd visit the Isle...Hardback$7200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Acts of Malice
Your favourite Glasgow detective is back with a brand new case. 'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL 'One of the best' LITERARY REVIEW 'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH 'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' THE TIMES _____________________ DSI William Lorimer first meets Meredith St Claire when he is giving a careers talk at his goddaughter's school....Paperback$4900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Keep The Midnight Out
Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray's bestselling Scottish detective series. Don't miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 22 in the Lorimer series, Acts of Malice, is out now and Book 23, Blood on Old Stones, is available to pre-order. Whether you've read them all, or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Keep The Midnight Out is...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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