The Field of Blood

Series: Paddy Meehan
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The Field of Blood by Denise Mina intertwines the gritty world of journalism with a gripping crime thriller. Set in 1980s Glasgow, the story follows aspiring journalist Paddy Meehan as she stumbles upon a chilling child murder. Driven by her determination to uncover the truth and prove herself, Paddy confronts dangerous secrets and moral dilemmas, all while grappling with her own place in a male-dominated field.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you're fascinated by intricate plots and complex characters. Set in Glasgow, the story plunges into the darker aspects of journalism and crime, offering a gripping atmosphere and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of historical settings with thrilling mysteries.

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The Field of Blood

The first novel in the addictive Paddy Meehan series, from award-winning author Denise Mina.

β€˜The most exciting crime writer to have emerged in Britain for years’ Ian Rankin

In Glasgow, a child goes missing, taken from the front garden of his home.

A child disappears and the police believe two boys are responsible, but rookie journalist Paddy Meehan isn't so sure...

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A child disappears and the police believe two boys are responsible, but rookie journalist Paddy Meehan isn't so sure...

The first novel in the addictive Paddy Meehan series, from award-winning author Denise Mina.

The most exciting crime writer to have emerged in Britain for years - Ian Rankin

In Glasgow, a child goes missing, taken from the front garden of his home. The investigation leads the police to the doors of two young boys.

Paddy Meehan has just started work at a local newspaper where she dreams of becoming an investigative journalist. Although everyone around her believes the boys acted on their own, she is certain there is more to it and begins to ask awkward questions.

But Paddy's investigation has repercussions she never anticipated. Shunned by those closest to her, she finds herself dangerously alone.

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The Field of Blood by Denise Mina is praised for its memorable portrayal of a touching heroine, as well as its depiction of workplace and family dynamics, marking it as Mina's finest work yet according to the Sunday Telegraph. Scotland on Sunday highlights Mina's ability to engage readers and push the boundaries of crime fiction, positioning her among serious psychological novelists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784709525

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Denise Mina is the bestselling author of the Garnethill trilogy, the Paddy Meehan series and the Alex Morrow series, as well as historical novels Rizzio, Three Fires and The Second Murderer, a Philip Marlowe novel for the Chandler estate. She has won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award twice, the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year twice, the Gordon Burn Prize and was inducted into the Crime Writers' Association Hall of Fame in 2014. Denise also writes graphic novels and plays, and presents television and radio programmes. She studied law and forensic examination at Glasgow University and taught criminology and criminal law part-time at Strathclyde University. Denise lives and works in Glasgow. The Good Liar is her twentieth novel.

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