Quite Ugly One Morning

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SKU: 9780349108858
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By Christopher Brookmyre

Series: Jack Parlabane

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In Quite Ugly One Morning by Christopher Brookmyre, journalist Jack Parlabane stumbles into a tangled web of intrigue while investigating an unexpected murder. Set in Edinburgh, the story unfolds with sharp wit and dark humour, exploring the gritty and corrupt underbelly of the city. This crime thriller cleverly balances suspense and satire, drawing readers into its unpredictable plot.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate dark humour intertwined with a gripping crime mystery. It offers a clever blend of satirical wit and thrilling suspense centred around an intricate murder investigation. Perfect for those who enjoy a fast-paced narrative with sharp dialogue and a unique twist on the crime and thriller genre.

Quite Ugly One Morning

A debut novel in which a journalist, an assassin, an anaesthetic, a detective constable and a hospital trust administrator become involved in the case surrounding the murder of a doctor with a serious gambling habit.

The author won the First Blood Critics Choice for the Best Crime Novel of 1996

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Yeah, yeah, the usual. A crime. A corpse. A killer. Heard it.

Except this stiff happens to be a Ponsonby, scion of a venerable Edinburgh medical clan, and the manner of his death speaks of unspeakable things. Why is the body displayed like a slice of beef? How come his hands are digitally challenged? And if it's not the corpse, what is that awful smell?

A post-Thatcherite nightmare of frightening plausibility, Quite Ugly One Morning is a wickedly entertaining and vivacious thriller, full of acerbic wit, cracking dialogue and villains both reputed and shell-suited.

'Very violent, very funny. A comedy with political edge, which you take gleefully in one gulp' - Literary Review

'The dialogue is a joy throughout and the plot crackles along with confident gusto and intelligence...an assured debut by a talented writer' - The Times

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Quite Ugly One Morning

By Christopher Brookmyre

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Christopher Brookmyre's Quite Ugly One Morning is praised for its sharp wit and strong characters, offering a blend of thrilling, unpleasant events with satirical humour. The novel is noted for excellent plotting, intelligent dialogue, and a comedic edge that blends violence and political commentary effectively. It's described as an assured debut with a plot that moves with confidence and energy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349108858

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 304

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Christopher Brookmyre Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Jack Parlabane

About the Author

Born in Glasgow, once resident in Edinburgh, Christopher Brookmyre now lives in Aberdeen. He still supports St Mirren.

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